Newbie question on 6.0 truck engine
Newbie question on 6.0 truck engine I am looking to put a 6.0 truck engine in my 67 chevelle and I was wondering if there are any year of truck engines to stay away from. I would like to keep the fuel injection and just install a cam in the engine. I will mostly be racing the car but I wanted to try a stock 6.0 with my th400. Thanks for the help
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You should stay away from the 99-00 6.0L motors, as they have iron heads which do not flow as well and are prone to cracking.
The LQ9 motors have a little more compression 10.0 to 1 instead of 9.4 like the LQ4.
The LQ9 motors have a little more compression 10.0 to 1 instead of 9.4 like the LQ4.
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I am looking to put a 6.0 truck engine in my 67 chevelle and I was wondering if there are any year of truck engines to stay away from. I would like to keep the fuel injection and just install a cam in the engine. I will mostly be racing the car but I wanted to try a stock 6.0 with my th400. Thanks for the help
thats my .02 Thanks for the replys. I would like to keep the 4l80e if I can find one cheap enough. I wasnt sure if the newer engines had anything inside them that shuts down cylinders or not or if that is all done electronically .
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Also remember that there are two kinds of 6.0L truck engines. The LQ4 (low compresion) and LQ9 (high compresion). The diferences are from 25 to 45 hp.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortec#LQ4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortec#LQ4
Honestly, a 99-00 LQ4 might be best for you since it will bolt right up to the TH400 and these can be found much, much cheaper than the aluminum headed (01+) versions. With the money you save you might be able to get some nice ported LS6 heads!
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Verdad Gallardo I tried to do a search and I am not sure what the cylinder shut deal is called and cant find any info on how new i can go until I run into any problems with just installing a cam.
Yes I was referring to Displacement on Demand. When did they start using this and is it something I need to stay away from. I have a cowl hood so the truck intake should fit and I was planning on changing the oil pan and installing headers.