inorder to forge my lq9 do i need to bore it m considering the thought of doing this but im tight on funds any help? also where would be a good place to look for a bottom end kit if i dont have to bore it? can i reuse my stock crank?

 

you don't have to bore it if your cylinder walls are good. You could just buy rods and pistons for around 1200 and have a stout 6.0 or get a 402 rotating assembly for around 2000. What are your mods and goals for the truck?