LQ9 vs. LS1 ??

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Apr 1, 2007 | 01:17 AM

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LQ9 vs. LS1 ??

Ok..

I'm still learning...

I've been pondering this for awhile..doin all the homework i can.

If you had 2 engines..LS1 and LQ9.

The LS1 has a cam,ls6 intake,and bolt ons..

Just ballpark,how much more power would you net from a LQ9 w/ cam,ls2 intake,bolt ons?

Is the LQ9 just an iron version of the LS2?

I've seen the article were GMHTP took an LS2..added L92 heads L76 intake and a cam..made 530+ (i forget) hp....

Could you make those same gains w/ the LQ9,L92 heads,cam,etc?

Yes i know the LQ9 would be heavier,but like i said...homework...wanna learn as much as I can before i do anything

Apr 1, 2007 | 09:58 AM

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530 fwhp, yes. I run a H/C 370 iron (same as LQ9 but bored .030), I'm making 450rwhp which translates to about 520fwhp

Apr 1, 2007 | 08:55 PM

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anyone else?

Apr 1, 2007 | 09:42 PM

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I am building an Iron 6.0 with that Heads/Intake combo, we will see..

Apr 2, 2007 | 07:40 AM

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I would also like to know. I'm in same shoes as you are man. It's funny cause it started with just wanting a cam now I think I can pull it off with a Lq9 if the price is right. Please all the info would help.

Apr 4, 2007 | 11:08 AM

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My buddy... "2slot/a" is dropping in an LQ9 with absolute speed stage II heads, .612 custom grind cam, diamond pistons, new crank, underdrive kit.... and a bunch of other bolt-ons...it should be up and running within the week. I'll only have 9:1 compression, but that's to leave room for alot more air in the future...
I'll let you know what it puts down through the 9".
~Brian.