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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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what truck or truck year comes with a 6.0 and are they as good as an ls2
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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In terms of being better performers, LS2 then LQ9 and bottom of the pit are LQ4s (dished pistons)
The trick is to find LQ9s at a decent price.
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depends what u mean by good as. ls2
take some time to research, this info is widely available on this site.
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I know that the ls2 blocks are aluminum and the lq4 & lq9 blocks are iron which would be heavier but stronger.
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I know that the ls2 blocks are aluminum and the lq4 & lq9 blocks are iron which would be heavier but stronger.
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I know that the ls2 blocks are aluminum and the lq4 & lq9 blocks are iron which would be heavier but stronger.
it really depends on how far (HP wise) you plan for the motor. i woudlnt call the LS2 weak by any means. LS2 > LQ9 > LQ4 in terms of stock HP. you can build all with a stroker to 400+ ci. some people like the safety of an iron block, some like the light weight an an all aluminum motor. if it was me, i wouldnt go iron blocks unless going FI over 700-800rwhp.

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