LQ9 - Good to Go, or In Need of Rebuild?

[Chevelle LT1]

(Disclaimer: This may be a rather stupid question, but I'd rather ask it than make the wrong assumption. That being said, all sarcastic responses are welcome, understood, and half-expected)

I recently picked up an LQ9, and am trying to get a complete plan together before I tear apart my running, driving vehicle to get this swap completed. The engine is an 03MY with approx. 65k miles on it. Based on others' experience, is this engine OK to swap on a new oil pan, L92 heads and simply start driving?

I am new to the Gen III/IV world, and don't know if it would be a good idea to tear the motor down or go ahead and drive as-is. I am not looking to cheap out in this case, simply want to make sure that I am not creating unnecessary expense and work for myself. FWIW, I do not plan to have any sort of forced induction, so no additional stresses to the motor in this case.



Thanks in advance.

~ Jason