LS1 vs. LQ9 weight?
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LS1 vs. LQ9 weight?
i am new to the LS1 scene but very familiar to the engines themselves. I am wondering if the weight difference between an LS1 and LQ9 w/ aluminum heads is 80lbs or 60lbs? Ive read both on here. reason being its going in a Nissan 240sx drift car and i wanna know what mounts to use and what spring rate my coilovers need to be. all very critical at 80 to 100mph sideways. thanks guys
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it depends on alot of things but my lq9 with 205 heads was around 66lbs heavier then my ls1 with same heads
solid engine mounts with a urethane tranny mount imo btw as for suspension i dunno what spring rate for drifting would be :-/
one more thing to add lol my bad is for a 240sx look in a lm7 5.3 lsx motor cheap reliable and u can boost it if not happy u can pick up a full longblock for 400$ where i live and u slap on 243 heads with a cam and longtubes arp headstuds cometic gaskets for under 1200$ and youll be 380hp+ if u need more info messege me as we have a local shop that does nothing but lsx swaps in 240's i can help u out
solid engine mounts with a urethane tranny mount imo btw as for suspension i dunno what spring rate for drifting would be :-/
one more thing to add lol my bad is for a 240sx look in a lm7 5.3 lsx motor cheap reliable and u can boost it if not happy u can pick up a full longblock for 400$ where i live and u slap on 243 heads with a cam and longtubes arp headstuds cometic gaskets for under 1200$ and youll be 380hp+ if u need more info messege me as we have a local shop that does nothing but lsx swaps in 240's i can help u out