Like the title says I'm wondering where I can look for low mileage VortecMAX engines to buy. I want the same one they put in the Sierra Denali's and Silverado SS's which I think is the LQ9. Looking to drop this in an '04 1/2 ton Sierra Z71. Will it bolt up to the trans. in my Sierra? Do I need to modify my trans. for the engine in anyway? But most importantly where can I buy one of these engines!

Thanks!

 

no mods needed it will bolt up no problems.

btw, all LQ9s are the same 05-later

 

car-part.com is a good place to look around.

 

No mods may be needed to bolt the engine to the trans, but plan now for a trans upgrade as it's life may be shortened with the increased power.

 

Got my LQ4 on car-part.com.

When I was browsing, I noticed several LQ9s as well.

Good luck with the search.

 

Do I need the VIN letter N then for the VortecMAX? I see alot of Escalades but only on Sierra Denali with the 6.0L....

 

well I've been lookin' for a 6.0L for quite a while now. Found this on Ebay......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-Si...em110223149314

I have only heard great things from Cleveland Pick-a-Part and it's yours if you don't mind the high mileage. Good luck on the search!!

 

Hey thanks for the link. I thought the 6.0L's said Vortec 6000 or VortecMAX right on the plastic engine cover though? But beside that I'm looking for one with far less miles than 96K... thanks anyways!

 

what do you mean that all lq9 engines are the same after 05 .... do you mean all 6.0l after 05 are lq9's