what is the difference?

[muthstryker]

what is the difference with a LQ9 out of a escalade and LS1/LS6 i know the lq9 using alot of the parts from them and it is heavier. the LQ9 is about 3500 and the ls1/ls6 are 5500. would the LQ9 be better for me since i am only 16 and im kind of on a budget or shud i save for the ls1? jsut let me know if there is anythign else im missing.

matt

[rocketman]

lq9 is a 5.3 which is 327 cubes,ls1 is a 348.blocks are diff in the lq9 is steel.heads,basiclly they are totally diff.

[nitrorocket]

The lq9 heads are from the 6.0. If you do the swap, only do a ls1. You will regret the other way.

The 6.0 sucks way more gas, is 100 lbs heavier, has only 9.5:1 comp, low end torque cam, huge poor flowing intake, and makes less power. Still an escellent motor, but better suited to a work truck like designed.

[andrewb70]

The LQ9 sucks more gas because it is 6.0L and it is in a truck. On a budget buildup, there is no reason not to have the LQ9 as a viable option. If you aren't in a hurry, I would wait until a few of the aluminum block L92s start hitting the wrecking yards. Those are from the 2007 Escalades.

Andrew

[muthstryker]

ok thanks for the replies after checking into in a little more ive deiced to go with a 454 HO.

[rocketman]

my mistake i thought the lq9 was the 5.3.

[muthstryker]

here the link http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/60-Gen-III-Crate-Engine-17801269-P854C2.aspx it has iron block of LQ9 and his a 6.0 not a 5.3