who has built an LQ9 for their F-Body?
05-29-2010, 01:28 AM
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who has built an LQ9 for their F-Body? i found a guy selling an lq9 block with main caps for 300 bucks so im thinking of picking it up but i was wondering who has built up and LQ9? i know its pretty much an iron LS2 but can i build it to be pretty much the same as a LS2?
05-29-2010, 01:57 AM
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Yeah pretty much. Just keep an eye on some of the changes made over the years like the head bolts/cam bearings, cam sensor, and reluctor wheel. If it's going in an Fbody there is a hole you will need to drill and tap on the drivers side for an accessory bracket.
05-29-2010, 02:02 AM
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not the same but better lol but im meaning its pretty much the same as an LS2 i want 400-450 rwhp out if it, although i dont wanna spend 3 arms and 2 legs so i figure rebuild like stock LS2 but add ported/polished heads sizable cam etc
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05-29-2010, 02:12 AM
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450 is easy with PRC stg 3 heads and the right cam. 500 is not out of the question either with some AFR's and a custom cam. it all comes down to budget. better start talking to an engine builder....
05-29-2010, 02:15 AM
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well before i wasnt allowed to lmao my dad was on the title of my old 97 Z28 and we sold it as i bought another 97 Z28 that is t-tops and M6 since my name is on it i can do as i wish
my dad was **** lol he didnt want anything but "stock" lol
i still got my old 355 LT1 from my old 97 but i dont want the LT1 anymore i like LSx based motors now
my dad was **** lol he didnt want anything but "stock" lol
i still got my old 355 LT1 from my old 97 but i dont want the LT1 anymore i like LSx based motors now
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05-29-2010, 02:29 AM
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anyways you should definitely go through with it ASAP. and make a build thread while your at it
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i will probably buy an LSx engine harness from EFI Connections if they will sell it alone outside their kit, so it will be plug and play for my LT1 Body and i think 500 bucks isnt bad but i know i could do it my self if i had the patience lol
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Could i get a 5.3 "iron ls1" block and bore it to 6.0? or would it be better to stop at 5.7? same guy with the LQ9 for sell has a 5.3 already prepped for rebuild for 125.00 or would it be cheaper to get the lq9 that would still need machine work etc? if i have to stop at 5.7 would i be able to get up to 450rwhp still?
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lol thats what im going for 
my cousin has an 06 gto that pushes 430rwhp that i know of after about 4k for his mods im hoping to do a full motor for less and stay up with him and even better to take him lol i rather do it with my 2010 but voiding the warranty would be a bitch if something broke lol
my cousin has an 06 gto that pushes 430rwhp that i know of after about 4k for his mods im hoping to do a full motor for less and stay up with him and even better to take him lol i rather do it with my 2010 but voiding the warranty would be a bitch if something broke lol
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would an MS4 cam be a bit to much? lol the MS4 just sounds sexy, a guy on youtube with an LS1 made 404rwhp 376rwtq with im guessing all stock parts but springs cam and pushrods and tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZyS1zRa6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZyS1zRa6s
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05-29-2010, 11:00 AM
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would an MS4 cam be a bit to much? lol the MS4 just sounds sexy, a guy on youtube with an LS1 made 404rwhp 376rwtq with im guessing all stock parts but springs cam and pushrods and tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZyS1zRa6s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1ZyS1zRa6s