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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Ive read mixed reviews on the subject some say it fits no problem and some say the crank is too long and needs a smaller converter i am going to put a lq4 into a 2000 camaro z28 a4 will i run into any problems i already know that i need the ls1 intake manifold, oil pan and acc. will i have any problems with the trans lining up? should i get an aftermarket tq. converter will that fix the problem? or can i take the flywheel off the ls1 and use that? any clarity appreciated
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The 6.0L LQ$ from a 1999-2000 Truck has a longer crank, so you may have issues. If the LQ4 is from a 2001 (identified by aluminum 317 heads) then it will bolt right in, just swap the flexplate over from your car, as some LQ4 were backed by the 4L80E which used a different flexplate. This is what I did when I installed my 2003 LQ4 in my 2001 SS.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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yeah what george said, my 2005 lq4 had a spacer between the crank and flywheel i had to take out. it was obvious when i seen my bolts where too short to bolt my flywheel on that i had to take the spacer off. haha
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What year is the Engine that you have? Look on back of the Crank and see how far past the Cover it sticks out..
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