Is $200 for low mile(20-80k) lq9 pistons and rods a good deal? I want to get a lq9, but they are hard to find. but I found these pistons and rods, and a lq4 long block( for cheap), and want to build one. I would rather do this than put heads on my 5.3. just wanted to know. thanks

 

never mind,.... they go for $100 over on tech

 

get a bore guage on the block first before you buy pistons . . .

. . . depending on piston skirts . . . check the wear

 

Rods are the same. no need for those. I would recommend new piston GM# 19178305. Check the bore like stated above before you buy anything. If boor measure 3.999-4.001 these pistons will be O.K.. If its bigger you will need aftermarket after a hone.

 

rods are not the same until 04 and later. 03 and back used the regular "smaller" rod.

 

yeah the lq9 newer rods are beefier

 

just throw some forged pistons in there... Why have granny panties when you can have thongs!!

 

I think you guys are referring to the LQ4 rods. As I understand it, the LQ9 rods are the same from 03 on up, but in 05, the LQ4 also got the LQ9 rods (it used to have a weaker, less desirable rod), so the LQ4, LQ9, and LS2 all share the same connecting rods now

 

LQ9 rods are all the same. Some 04 and all 05+ 6.0's went to the new rod and full floating piston design.