Difference between ls2 and lq9
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Difference between ls2 and lq9 Looking for lq9 for twin turbo set up friend of mine said go lq9 cast iron block handle the boost better, is te lq9 just like a ls2 as in engine mounts, water pump ect ect??
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From: mASSHOLE
only differences between the two are
LS2
58 tooth reluctor wheel
aluminum block
243 heads compression 10.9.1
knock sensors are located on side of motor
LQ9
24 tooth reluctor wheel
iron block
knock sensors located on top of motor in valley cover
317 heads compression 10.1
crank rods pistons are the same on both motors
LS2
58 tooth reluctor wheel
aluminum block
243 heads compression 10.9.1
knock sensors are located on side of motor
LQ9
24 tooth reluctor wheel
iron block
knock sensors located on top of motor in valley cover
317 heads compression 10.1
crank rods pistons are the same on both motors
only differences between the two are
LS2
58 tooth reluctor wheel
aluminum block
243 heads compression 10.9.1
knock sensors are located on side of motor
LQ9
24 tooth reluctor wheel
iron block
knock sensors located on top of motor in valley cover
317 heads compression 10.1
crank rods pistons are the same on both motors
LS2
58 tooth reluctor wheel
aluminum block
243 heads compression 10.9.1
knock sensors are located on side of motor
LQ9
24 tooth reluctor wheel
iron block
knock sensors located on top of motor in valley cover
317 heads compression 10.1
crank rods pistons are the same on both motors
Pairof69's, I am actually using the LQ9 as a replacement in an F-Body that currently has a 5.7 in it. If I understood you correctly you said that I would have to drill the lower ALT bolt hole,is that correct? Or is that hole in the correct location on the LQ9?
