LQ9=Flat top pistons
LQ4=Dish pistons

 

what he said

 

i justed pick up a 6.0l the price was right so it ended up not mattering about it being 4 or 9 im going to put new rods and pistons in it.

 

Very cool.
I'm working on a 6.0 myself. Also a budget build.
Please post any progress (in appropriate forum of course ;-)

 

I picked up some LS2 rods/pistons for mine for $120, Ls1 crank(24t reluc.) for $50, LS6 oil pump for $40, and HD timing chain set(including sprockets) for $62. I just need to get Rod/Main Clevite bearings, Rod/Main ARP bolts, Lifters, water pump, and Cam and my shortblock will be done. SO I fuigure about another $500-700 depending on the cam I choose which will be huge.

 

ok no problem.

DAZ
what lifters are you going to be using?

 

Not sure yet ! I people using LS7 lifters all the time ! I might go with those !