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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 08:19 AM
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I have a lead on a LQ9 coming out for a Chevy Express Van and it has 300k miles lol. Cam bearings need replaced but everything else was good coming out and I'm viewing this as its just a good block. My goal is to disassemble it, bore it and throw it in my Z28 or find a nice TA roller I can toss it in. What do you guys think a fair offer is? My moms cousin is the one who is trying to off it and he keeps saying, "just offer me what you think its worth"...I wanna just be like $100 and I'll get it this weekend but I don't want to come off as an *******, if that makes any sense.
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 10:50 AM
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An express van would be an LQ4. Not sure what motors go for in that area.
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Old Aug 16, 2022 | 12:02 PM
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An express van would be an LQ4. Not sure what motors go for in that area.
ya maybe I'm just assuming LQ9 or maybe what he pulled and put in the van was LQ9...I think the only diff between a the 2 are flat top pistons and dished pistons. Was gonna probably just tell him $150 bucks and I'll get it out of his way ​​​​​​​
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With today's prices, a good LQ4 block is probably worth ~$400

If he's "make an offer I need rid of it" nothing wrong with $100 offer
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offered 100 bucks he said come get it, so picking it up this weekend. Going to fire up a thread for the tear down and build up. I think we will bore to 408 cubes 4in stroke, h beam rods forged pistons. Not sure on Cam and heads but thinking LS3 heads at least ported, nothing crazy. shooting for 530-550 HP with ability to boost down the road.
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