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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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I got an lq9 engine i tore down and am going to rebuild and i'm debating on what i should build. I have a d1sc which i will be also installing and running with a front mount intercooler. I want a fun street car/cruiser that once in a while i will take to the track. Oh and i have a built 4l80e going in with the engine.

What should i build? i need to check the bores still, but they look decent and i think i could simply hone them, put in some wiseco pistons, and rods. Then balance crank and have a decently cheap forged motor.

Or should i built a stroker? Once i turn the stock crank it really isn't that much more for a new crank. It just seems like everything adds up to be a big cost.

I haven't ran the procharger yet, but people say they are pretty soft on the bottom end, so will the stroker with the procharger help increase a lot of low rpm torque?

I hate to sink to much money in a fun car to cruise in once in a while, yet i want it to run good and build it once, and do it right the first time. Whats everyone opinions on it?
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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I'm quite interested in this also as I'm in just about the same situation, with an LQ4. I may be wrong but I can't see the cost of turning a crank anywhere near the cost of a new forged one.
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