LQ9 aftermarket internals for TT
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LQ9 aftermarket internals for TT Hey all,
Looking to get some info on internal parts for a LQ9 build.
You'll have to excuse my lack of knowledge, I'm new into the V8 piston building but I'm learning lots about them from this helpful forum.
My background is a Rotary engine mechanic, but I'm making the transition into V8's rather quickly
So I have a build plan for a customers 69 Camaro. Starting with the LQ9 block. He has a pair of LS7 heads that are obviously going to need some valvetrain upgrades, but for now I'm concentrating on the shortblock internals.
We want to run an upgraded crank, rods and lower compression pistons (9.0:1) I'm just not sure who makes what for this engine block.
The engine is going to be turbo'ed, twin GT35R turbos actually.
So can anyone recommend a rod and piston combo that would take 1000whp worth of abuse, as well as a crank that would work with the engine block?
Any info is appreciated!
Thanks
Joe
Looking to get some info on internal parts for a LQ9 build.
You'll have to excuse my lack of knowledge, I'm new into the V8 piston building but I'm learning lots about them from this helpful forum.
My background is a Rotary engine mechanic, but I'm making the transition into V8's rather quickly
So I have a build plan for a customers 69 Camaro. Starting with the LQ9 block. He has a pair of LS7 heads that are obviously going to need some valvetrain upgrades, but for now I'm concentrating on the shortblock internals.
We want to run an upgraded crank, rods and lower compression pistons (9.0:1) I'm just not sure who makes what for this engine block.
The engine is going to be turbo'ed, twin GT35R turbos actually.
So can anyone recommend a rod and piston combo that would take 1000whp worth of abuse, as well as a crank that would work with the engine block?
Any info is appreciated!
Thanks
Joe
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From: Kitchener Ont Canada
What do you guys think about this setup
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
I'd upgrade the hardware with all ARP stuff.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
I'd upgrade the hardware with all ARP stuff.
You do know that the LS7 require a 4.125" bore and will not work on a LQ9 block?
In my 402 block I am running a Scat crank, Callies rods, Diamond pistons, and all ARP hardware.
In my 402 block I am running a Scat crank, Callies rods, Diamond pistons, and all ARP hardware.
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Teching In
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From: Kitchener Ont Canada
Are you talking about the LS7 heads on the LQ9 block? Because I got the wrong info from him, he actually has L92 heads...I dont know if thats better or worse lol. But I was reading of others using L92 heads on their LQ9 without problems.
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