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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Question 6.0l block specs??

well im just trying to find out the block specs on the stock lq9, im pertty sure its 4" bore and 4" storke but i dont know the deck hieght?? i would just measure it to find out but im in iraq right now so i cant find out for myself...also need to know the bare weight of the block?thanks for the help.
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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how much does a LQ9 weigh
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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4" bore x 3.622" stroke
deck height is about 9.025"

the bare iron block weighs just under 200lbs
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:40 AM
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wow that was fast thanks so do you know the weigt difference from ls1 to lq9??
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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LS1 block is 109lbs or the whole engine?
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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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ok so as im trying to figure this out, so far you have your bore size, stroke lenght, deck size, and block height??? ok so NOW my question is what is the block height of the stock lq9???
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The only difference from an LQ9 and an LQ4 is the pistons. LQ4 has dished piston for 9.5:1 and the LQ9 has flat top pistons for ~10:1. They both use the exact same block, no difference in deck heights.
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