lq4 swap
12-07-2011, 03:19 PM
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i picked up a pair of gen 3 2002 6.0s at the salvage yard 1 had 74k and the other had 102k for 2g. both had a wiring harness and 1 still had the ecm... the 74k mill had been a roll over victim and had a bent rod gave 500 for it and 1500 for the complete mill with all trimings.. gona swap the good one into my old 84 chevy 4x4 and hope to cam it.... keep looking ther out ther just be patient one will come calling your name qand say buy me....
12-07-2011, 03:27 PM
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I picked one up off craigslist for $600 with accessories and wiring harness. I didn't care how many miles were on it since its being torn down to be rebuilt. LQ4's are great for boost since they have a lower compression ratio (9:1 I think). If you are not going to boost it you might want to put the heads from your 5.3 on it to boost the compression ratio and really watch it rip.
12-07-2011, 06:13 PM
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thought i read on here sum wher the stock 5.3s didnt flow as well as the 317s from the 6.0s
guess i was just planning on milling my 317s .020 or .030 to bring compression up a bit. maybe im wrong
guess i was just planning on milling my 317s .020 or .030 to bring compression up a bit. maybe im wrong
12-23-2011, 07:08 PM
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this is some good info! im looking at getting a 2001 6.0 out of a 2500HD. engine harness and ecu for 500 bucks... if i can get the trnas and case i will do that as well... if not what all will i need to mate it to a 700R-4.. or what is a better manual to put behind it for a 4wd? I am putting it in a 1980 K10... thanks!
12-27-2011, 09:48 PM
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I take that back.... its a 2004... they want $450 for the engine harness and ECU! and 425 for the 4l80e... think im going to offer him 750-800 for both... also what you all think the benefits are of spending 425 more on a 4l80e vs putting on the 700r4 with case that i have? installation and performance etc? also any benefits of the 04 case vs say 87 case that i have with my 700r4?
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thanks!
12-28-2011, 05:44 PM
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prices sound in the ball park range i think. how many miles on eng and trans? you say you doing this in k10.... did you swap the front end with a ford unit or still stock axle the newer tcase is gona be a driver side drop for the shaft and im fairly sure if its an auto track tcase the front shaft turns all the time (it does in my 02 tahoe anyway). im in process of doing the same thing in an 84 k10 only im using the original 4 speed man for now till i get my nv4500 together and order my adapter to make it mate to the 205 tcase
does the eng come with all accories? starter, maf are the big items
does the eng come with all accories? starter, maf are the big items