Which plat forms got the full engine cover for the 6.0L? I have a 2003 2500HD and it only has the center cover, not a full center/left/right. So which got the full? Was it just the Denali 2500's or Escalades?

How can you tell externally if its an LQ4 or LQ9?


Ryan K.

 

I dont think you can tell externally the difference unless you take the heads off and view the pistons.

 

What do you guys think?

 

full engine cover should be the lq9

 

Dont expect it to be a LQ9 just because it has full engine covers.Just did heads/cam ect. on a 02 denali with full covers,its a LQ4

 

so is there any way to tell externally?

 

the engines are pretty much the same. only difference is the pistons.

 

Ryan do you know what the engine came out of?
Maybe you could do a cranking compression check and compare it to a known engine.

WP

 

On second thought,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bore Scope.
Most small airports that do maintaince have them.
$50 and 5 min. No guess work.

WP

 

So, there is NO way to tell, with out knowing the donor vehicle.... So, what came with the LQ9?

Chevy SS trucks
Caddy Escalade

anything else?