6.0L worth it?
Apr 20, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by maximumrebel1
Yeah 6.0 is worth it and yes LQ9 drops right in. Never ridden in an LQ9 truck but our LQ9 AWD ESCALADE will scoot.
Apr 20, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by gonzo 6.0
There are pic's of the rod,use the search.Weight might be a different issue finding out.
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Apr 20, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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I would defenitley go with a 6.0................. If you are not planning on runnig a power adder I woiuld suggest going with the LQ9. The lq9 doesnt take boost as well as an lq4 because of higher compression. The LQ9 would be sick by itself anyway 340hp/360ft lbs. (I beleive those are the specs on it??)
Apr 20, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by gonzo 6.0
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That is a great comparison for a 5.3 to 6.0 swap,it shows what can be done for the weight of the 4x4s.I see the did the 5.3 have all the boltons.question,how has the swap effected your mileage?OK two question 2,now that it is done would have done anything different? stall,cam specs ect...One more thing,would you have spent your mod money differently like H&C 5.3?
That is a great comparison for a 5.3 to 6.0 swap,it shows what can be done for the weight of the 4x4s.I see the did the 5.3 have all the boltons.question,how has the swap effected your mileage?OK two question 2,now that it is done would have done anything different? stall,cam specs ect...One more thing,would you have spent your mod money differently like H&C 5.3?
Now if I was to do it over again, I would have swapped for a 6.0L right of the bat, instead of spending money on the little things. Also if I was to pick a cam for the 6.0L I would go a little bigger.
Apr 20, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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with the mods in my sig, jim out ran me good in his almost stock VHO. all he has is a volant intake with the ram air setup, and a tune from nelson performnce. we both have the same size trucks, and we did the same exact weight reductions. i would say its worth it!
Apr 20, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by joesilver01
I would defenitley go with a 6.0................. If you are not planning on runnig a power adder I woiuld suggest going with the LQ9. The lq9 doesnt take boost as well as an lq4 because of higher compression. The LQ9 would be sick by itself anyway 340hp/360ft lbs. (I beleive those are the specs on it??)
Try 345 hp and 380 lb/ft of torque. I just found out a new LQ9 is $3700.
Looks like IF I do this swap(there's now a posibilty i won't), I'll have to get a used one. 
Apr 20, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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A good 6.0 in a truck with all bolt ons and 3.37 gears and a tb converter with a thunder racing tune should run in 12.80s to 12.60s in the heat,12.20s to 12.0 in good cold temps.