02ws666

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is it an LS2 like whats in the SS TB?

im goign to acquire a RWD SS Silverado 05 within the next year, and its rated at 350 hp... but its a 6.0 and carries the SS badge, so im guessing its an ls2?

burnout346

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Yes, it's a 6.0 in the SS.

V3NOM GTO

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I dont know for sure but I believe its an LQ9. Im almost positive its not an LS2. Not for sure though, somebody correct me if Im wrong.

camaro981289

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LQ9??? isnt the block different on the 6.0 LS2 and the 6.0 LQ9? i think the one in the trucks is an iron block and the one in the LS2 GtO's etc. is aluminum block?

02ws666

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well i know its a 6.0... but is it the ls2, or that lq9 or w/e it is. cant really find ne information. i guess itd almost be better if its a lq9, cuz then i could just cam/heads and itd be stronger then an ls2 right?

1gt2nv

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I'm sure it's not an LS2. I would beat it's a LQ9.

1gt2nv

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And google says...LQ9.

02ws666

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well i guess my second question would be. is that good? like is a lq9 a good motor? good modability?

rtr2001ss

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LQ9 in the Silverado SS for sure. The LS2 would have been sweet though.

1gt2nv

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Sure is a good motor. Lots of mods can be done to it. Lots of guys on here swap in the LQ4 or LQ9.

the_merv

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It's the 6.0l LQ9..they are high compression than the LQ4.

IMO the LQ9 is better than the LS2.

z28$hawty

Launched in early 2003, the Silverado SS is a high-performance pickup truck built by Chevrolet. It is based on the 1500 Silverado with upgrades in drive train and both exterior and interior appearance. It was equipped standard with the 6.0 liter Vortec High-Output V8 rated at 345 hp (257 kW) at 5200 rpm and 380 lb·ft (515 N·m) of torque at 4000 rpm coupled to a 4L65E four speed automatic transmission. This was the same engine used for the second generation Cadillac Escalade. Chevrolet and GMC advertised this engine as the Vortec High Output and later as the "VortecMAX", while Cadillac calls it the "HO 6000". The SS debuted in 2003 with a standard All Wheel Drive setup with a 4.10 final drive gear ratio and 4 wheel disc brakes. In 2005, in an attempt to increase sales, a 2-wheel drive version became available (the 2WD SS also lost its rear disc brakes in favor of drums, as did the rest of the 1/2-ton GMT800s). 2005 was also the first year the sun roof was available in the SS line up. In 2006, the AWD variant was dropped and the rear wheel drive was the only driveline layout available. In a further effort to reduce cost, you could also get cloth interior and/ or bench seat. The Silverado SS also comes with the Z60 performance suspension and 20 inch aluminum wheels. All the SS trucks in both 2 wheel drive and AWD used the torsion bar style front suspension for better handling. It should also be noted the SS themed trucks were only available from the factory in Black Onyx, Victory Red, and Arrival Blue Metallic from 2003 to 2004. In 2005 Arrival Blue Metallic was dropped from the color choice and replaced with Silver Birch Metallic.

NewLS1Owner

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Wow man, bringing a thread back from the dead.

HappySalesman

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What a way to spend your first post...

Pigfarmer

If the 8th letter on the VIN is "N". that's LQ9.