Chaos07

What kind of heads/cam do yall usually run with the LQ9 setup?

usmcz28

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I'm running LS3 heads with my LQ4, you may be able to get away with it as well but have to check the PTV clearance.


I know ported 243's go real well with them too.

cutlass_455

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I got ls3 heads on mine. I had to fly cut cuz my cam is big.

Chaos07

What the ls3 head what kind of power are yall putting down, i was going to use a either a stage 2.5 ls6 or Lq9 head from Texas speed

A.R. Shale Targa

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GM puts LS3 heads on a 4.065" bore Min. to help unshroud the 2.165" Intake
valve. Stay cathedral for more average torque.

SNLPerformance

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Depending on your goals, an LS3 head will limit the size of cam you can run without flycutting because of PTV clearance. Feel free to contact me and I can help you get in the right h/c package. Can even do the work/tuning if you feel like a roadtrip.
Chris, 817-750-2000

cutlass_455

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My LQ4 with LS3 top end just made 415rwhp. This is pretty good considering the low compression, that got even lower when I fly cut the pistons to make room for the cam.

Jason 98 TA

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For bang for the buck a PRC cnc ported LS6 head is hard to beat.

http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1391-pr...ted-heads.aspx

If your looking to spend some extra $$ on a aftermarket casting the PRC all new aftermarket casting LS3 heads features smaller than stock (250cc) runners, better p/v for larger camshafts, and smaller chambers. All of these features while moving 360 cfm!

Another great option that I would really consider is the PRC 227 small bore heads. You can setup the heads with smaller runners for big compression & still run a healthy camshaft unlike milling stock style cylinder heads!

Not to mention they're also on special!
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1163-pr...der-heads.aspx