No problem just throwing it out there. plus the LQ9 pistons are the 06 aka the stronger ones. Like I said just PM me if interested.

 

^^^ them rods and pistons you got from me J are 02 or 03, if you are reff'n to them

 

Not to hack his thread but IIRC the 9's are bigger then my 4's and there is a thread somewhere discussing the 06 and newer are stronger and bigger. That's why I thought they are 06 and newer.

 

Yes you are correct in that. But they are not the same as the 05 up rods.. They are a beefier rod then a lq4 rod up to 05. Then they all are the same as far as strength.. Just looked like you were saying they were a 06 rod, thats all

 

still looking for complete shortblock, would rather not piece one together

 

How much you have to spend?/ Also there is no real difference between the 2.. The compression is hardly going to be noticeable. If you that worried about it have your heads milled 20-30k

 

I want to get the lq9 with flat pistons so I can swap my current heads/cam setup over from my ls1 with no issues. The size of my cam and the heads do not require flycutting, I want to have good ptv clearance. I'm just looking for a good condition shortblock to put good bearings in and new rings and bolts and be good to go. Just trying to get some extra power while the motor is out. now is the time for the swap if I do anything. and ive seen shortblocks go for 350 and up depending on mileage. just looking for a good deal within reason.

 

any more available in the area? still have my eye open, pm me with any info

 

Not sure if this interests you, but I have a full set of lq9 rods and pistons..

 

picked up a rotating assembly...just need a good shape bare block now.