Suggestions for lq9 conversion?

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07-26-2012, 05:30 AM

2003bowtieordie

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Suggestions for lq9 conversion?

Does anyone have any suggestions on were to start and were to buy parts for 4.8 to lq9 conversion? Thanks

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07-26-2012, 08:37 PM

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pull old engine. swap over accessories and any other needed part to the 6.0

install new engine.

What parts are you looking for?

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07-27-2012, 12:27 AM

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Straight up conversion? any mods?

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07-27-2012, 01:27 AM

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Mod your tune.

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07-30-2012, 04:43 PM

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It is a direct swap, no different then if you needed to replace your 4.8L

The only issues you'll run into is that if The 6.0 you get has a different Intake, etc you'll need to use your 4.8L one. But its all interchangeable.

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