6.0L question...
Mar 28, 2005 | 08:28 PM
#14
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From: ARNOLD MO. (ST. LOUIS)
'01 Lq9
Originally Posted by JustDreamin
Not sure of the complete answer, but I've got part of it.
LQ4 (6.0) and LQ9 (6.0) are different short blocks. Specifically the pistons change. Flattops (LQ9) vs Dished (LQ4). Also, I understand rods are beefier on the LQ9.
But since the LQ9 didn't come out until '02, I'm not sure that you were considering those years.
I don't know much about the early LQ4's besides they have less desirable heads. That's all I needed to find out to rule them out (I'll be looking for a complete running motor to drop in 1st, then worry about a rebuild once everything runs).
'Dreamin'
LQ4 (6.0) and LQ9 (6.0) are different short blocks. Specifically the pistons change. Flattops (LQ9) vs Dished (LQ4). Also, I understand rods are beefier on the LQ9.
But since the LQ9 didn't come out until '02, I'm not sure that you were considering those years.
I don't know much about the early LQ4's besides they have less desirable heads. That's all I needed to find out to rule them out (I'll be looking for a complete running motor to drop in 1st, then worry about a rebuild once everything runs).
'Dreamin'
Mar 28, 2005 | 08:44 PM
#17
Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
RGMEPP, the 6.0 that you have in your truck would be a LQ4. It should also have cast iron heads.
Mar 28, 2005 | 10:22 PM
#18
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From: C.S. TX
Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
RGMEPP, the 6.0 that you have in your truck would be a LQ4. It should also have cast iron heads.
Aaron
Mar 28, 2005 | 10:45 PM
#19
Originally Posted by styleandspeed
I am pretty sure that if it is an 01 it should be an aluminum head Lq4. I know that it shouldn't be an LQ9 from the factory in that HD.
Aaron
Aaron
Mar 28, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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From: Alpharetta, GA
Originally Posted by 99Silver5.3
Yea, im retarded. 99-2K are iron. 01+ are alum. Even still, no LQ9 in 01.
