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Old 03-11-2006, 01:10 PM
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My dealer quoted me $3500 delivered on a new LQ9 6.0

Is this a good deal?
What about the smog peeps?
Rest is drop in right? Same trans and all?
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a chevy dealership? or crate engine dealer?

$3500 is right about what 3rd parties are selling them for, most are $3600 are more though. I think I got a quote that was $4500 or so from the chevy dealership...don't remember exactly how much though, but it was significantly more than 3rd party pricing.
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Thru my GM dealer. Owner is a friend, i get parts at slightly over cost.
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Smog peeps wont know any different. Everything will bolt right up. That is a great deal.

I was debating whether to do a swap or not because of my lfter problems. I have access to an 04 lq9 w/ 7k on the odometer, but installation cost were in the $1500-2000 range, so I didnt do it.
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$3500 seems reasonable. $199 less than SPDC.

My dealership said they would sell me one for $100 over cost.

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i just picked one up for 800 bucks complete with 41k on it. cant wait to get it in, GT2-5 cam and ls6 intake, 97 vette fuel rail, fbody accesories, svo 30#s, full exhaust and etc. i got lucky on this setup. so instead of using my 5.3 with mods i got, i got lucky on the lq9
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Seen new LQ9s 3mi take outs for $2800
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I'd go for that for sure!
How much HP/TQ are LQ9's getting with similar mods as mine?
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Not sure on the hp, but I know the 6.0's put out a ton more torque. A 6.0 can also digest a larger cam without losing driveability. I think 360-370 rwhp and 400-420rwtq would be pretty easy with a nice cam.
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Right on! Plan on swaping my cam out too, I think the 224/114 will do much better in the 6.0!
Are exhaust manifolds same? I can swap my headers too. What about intake? Will my Volant fit right?


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