Originally Posted by greentahoe

That sounds like a great deal, but you will have to deal with the higher CR unless you change the pistons.

Originally Posted by 12sec.5.3

Thanks for all your input.
Greentahoe-Thanks. I will probably be running a 3 core intercooler and very good tuning from Allen Futral. What is an onboard WB?

Pappydan-Why didn't you just use the whole LQ4 bottom end?

I've found a 2003 LQ9 with 22,000 miles for $1500. Sounds like a good deal?

Originally Posted by 12sec.5.3

I'm planning on changing the pistons anyway to get to 9:1.