Convert 24x LQ4 to 58x
Convert 24x LQ4 to 58x I have a '06-'07 LQ4 that has a 24x wheel on the crank and would like to convert the shortblock to be able to run with a 58x GenIV wiring harness. The motor is going into my S10 and would like to run a IV setup due to PCM speed and throttle body issues. Right now if I use a GenIII harness I'll have to buy a Dr.X harness for 220 bux which will only bring headaches when it starts acting up. I have L92 heads/intake/tb that I want to use with my LQ4. I'm building a custom 58x harness to keep the install clean.
That being said, I know I need to pick up a 58x wheel and install it on my crank and get an appropriate crank sensor that'll work with my harness. From what I can tell I need the gray crank sensor?
For the camshaft sensor I'm a little puzzled, but I think I might have it kinda figured out. From what I gather I need to pick up a 4x cam plate along with a LS2 timing cover to work with the 58x style timing set. This sound right?
That being said, I know I need to pick up a 58x wheel and install it on my crank and get an appropriate crank sensor that'll work with my harness. From what I can tell I need the gray crank sensor?
For the camshaft sensor I'm a little puzzled, but I think I might have it kinda figured out. From what I gather I need to pick up a 4x cam plate along with a LS2 timing cover to work with the 58x style timing set. This sound right?
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Awesome, thanks for the help. I'm just going to use the stock crank since it's in perfect shape and swapping the wheel is easy, so says the machine shop, so we'll see. I'm gonna round up some stuff next week for it and get the block in the machine shop asap.
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How could balance issues not come up? Even if you knew that stock LQ4 cranks were balanced to some standard bob weight, which is probable, how would you know that the standard hadn't changed? I would want my rotating assembly balanced.
Last edited by Gary Z; Aug 31, 2010 at 02:49 PM.
I do believe that the stock cranks for the truck motors are "balanced" from the factory and don't need balancing. That's what I've heard, I don't have any info on hand to back it up though. Of course, in all applications you'd want to have your setup checked anyways to make sure it's fine.
Just an update to the thread, I order the following parts from GMperformanceparts dot com earlier for the conversion
12586481 - 4x cam plate
12600325 or PK12600325 - LS2 cover with grey sensor
12588670 - chain damper
12586768 - 58x reluctor wheel
Wanted to list the part numbers for other people looking. Spent 120 bux with shipping, not too bad and I think it's worth the money.
12586481 - 4x cam plate
12600325 or PK12600325 - LS2 cover with grey sensor
12588670 - chain damper
12586768 - 58x reluctor wheel
Wanted to list the part numbers for other people looking. Spent 120 bux with shipping, not too bad and I think it's worth the money.
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bringing this from the dead, what about knock sensors? I currently have an LS1 I'm going to just buy a crank 58x, and buy a 58x cam, those part numbers you have down, so the knock sensors stay where they are at?
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The GenIV knock sensors you can bolt to the side of the GenIII block like the GenIV are installed. There are a couple of spots you can use to bolt them. Don't believe the stock knock sensors will work with the GenIV harness at all. One wire signal as opposed to two wire.
The GenIV knock sensors you can bolt to the side of the GenIII block like the GenIV are installed. There are a couple of spots you can use to bolt them. Don't believe the stock knock sensors will work with the GenIV harness at all. One wire signal as opposed to two wire.
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Holy old post batman!
The GenIV knock sensors you can bolt to the side of the GenIII block like the GenIV are installed. There are a couple of spots you can use to bolt them. Don't believe the stock knock sensors will work with the GenIV harness at all. One wire signal as opposed to two wire.
The GenIV knock sensors you can bolt to the side of the GenIII block like the GenIV are installed. There are a couple of spots you can use to bolt them. Don't believe the stock knock sensors will work with the GenIV harness at all. One wire signal as opposed to two wire.
i guess i just need to look at my truck and see where it has them bolted onto!
No problem! Glad it could help someone else out.
