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This summer I am planning on dropping a 6.0 lq4 or lq9 into my 01 z71 standardcab stepside and was wondering from all the guys that have done this if you went with a complete engine or just the block and heads? Does everything transfer over if I get just the block and heads? Also where can I get a good price on a 6.0? What kind of money am I looking to spend to have this installed?
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Originally Posted by 01z71
This summer I am planning on dropping a 6.0 lq4 or lq9 into my 01 z71 standardcab stepside and was wondering from all the guys that have done this if you went with a complete engine or just the block and heads? Does everything transfer over if I get just the block and heads? Also where can I get a good price on a 6.0? What kind of money am I looking to spend to have this installed?
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I did heads and cam on my motor before it went in. But i know i paid about 1500 for a complete LQ4. It had everything, right down to the oxygen sensors. I ended up using my stock 5.3L computer, as the LQ4 has a drive-by-wire throttle body, and you would have to rewire for that. You'll probably end up doing the same thing. Before you drop the motor in, at least put in a cam. You will NOT regret it.
If you get someone to do the install, look for labor rates up close to $2000. Id suggest doing it yourself, its not very hard at all.
If you get someone to do the install, look for labor rates up close to $2000. Id suggest doing it yourself, its not very hard at all.
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pretty high miles but people here have sprayed the **** out of motors with over 100k on them and been fine these motors are the bomb just only the trannys suck which i have not experienced until here lately
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Originally Posted by 01z71
Thanks for the web address, but what kind of miles are you guys getting on the complete engine for $1000-1500?
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Originally Posted by 01z71
Thanks for the web address, but what kind of miles are you guys getting on the complete engine for $1000-1500?
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