Need help: LS swap options

[scottymonte]

used lq4 or lq9 from a salvage yard. Easily make 400 hp. Cast iron block makes it strong and these engines are cheap, several low mileage engines have got to be within spitting distance of you. GMPP crate engines will get it done, too. More money though. The t56 or tr6060 will eat int your budget quite a bit as well. Headers from Stainless works run 900.00 or so. PSI performance has a pretty good price on the harness which can be modified to fit your application. The parts for sale section on this forum will be a big help, that is where I found my t56. good luck.

Thanks for the reply Tom.

Do you think a LQ4/LQ9 with stock heads/intake would do it, or switch to the LS3 stuff?
Should I leave the stock bottom end as is if everything looks good?
Do you think something like a FAST harness and controler would be worth the extra money? I am guessing this would save on tunning and dyno time.



Thanks, just trying not to dig myself in a hole that is going to cost more in the long run as opposed to going with a pre-built short block or somthing.