LS3 Crate Engine

[Fras]

I'm in Arizona, and just checked craiglist is some of the smaller cities just outside of phoenix. A lot of people with property and ranches have nice trucks they part out. Lq4 is a lot easier to find and very similar to the lq9, just different piston making for lower compression.

[Chev67]

Thanks I will check out that route. I assume if one gets the LQ4 or 9 you can easily get it punched out to the right bore for a LS3 setup?

[Fras]

You can bore it out If you want, but no need to. Ls3 stuff bolts right on. It's all in the LS fam!

[Fras]

For your reading pleasure.

http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild/116_0704_lq4_short_block/viewall.html

[67Soto]

For your reading pleasure.


http://www.carcraft.com/projectbuild...k/viewall.html

Great read! Thanks for sharing. I am also interested in this thread as I'm currently installing an LS1/T56 pull out motor. My plan is the get my 67 camaro "EFI" ready then once running with this setup, locate and build a budget friendly LQ4 or Maybe, just buy an LS3 crate engine. We'll see...

[whytry]

Great article, I'm searcing for a LQ9 now too have been for a bit, when I find em they want like 2500 for em here...

When you got your did the tranny come with it Doesnt matter right? Cuz I wanna run my TKO600 with my LS build...

[6D9 Matt]

I am now considering a 590HP/525ft-lb LS3 from Teaxs Speed.

What kind of price they have for this one?

[Chev67]

13 K for a full turnkey package.

[FirebirdSteve]

So $3000.00 + for 65hp and 35ft-lbs of torque???

[Chev67]

There is not a lot of used motors at a low price here in PA. Bud of mine works junk yard and had been searching for me. They all want quite a bit for engine. Way moe than 700 bucks.

[Trevor @ Texas Speed]

So $3000.00 + for 65hp and 35ft-lbs of torque???

We have been working very hard to get our turn-key packages on our website. The LS1, LS2, and LQ9 sections are complete. The LS1 and LQ9 sections will get their pictures added this next week.

When comparing packages, be sure to look at what you're getting. Every one of our turn key packages have forged rods and pistons, and if it's a stroker (i.e. 4.00" stroke or 4.125" stroke) it also has a forged crank. All of our packages will also come with a custom-built Speartech wiring harness and tuned ECM (and TCM, if applicable), not the MEFI system that is so out of date and lacks the ability to make adjustments while running like a factory car. if you are going to run an electronically-controlled transmission, we will have your harness built accordingly and include the TCM (if applicable) for no additional charge! We are building your engine in-house with the best CNC equipment and builders available. These are not crate engines with hypereutectic pistons and cracked rods that have had a cam installed. It's not that the stock parts won't work for most people. It's more realizing that for a little money difference (and sometimes cheaper than the other options), you can have a stronger engine that was precision-built and hand-assembled by the shop that specializes in ONLY LSx engines and vehicle platforms. All of our turn-key engines will come standard with a six-month, unlimited mileage warranty as well. Feel free to give us a call, shoot an email, or send a PM for more information. We will be glad to discuss your options with you!

Keep checking the conversion section of our website! We will have the remaining turn-key packages added by the end of next week! We will also be adding more and more pictures regularly. We have a LOT of images that are currently being edited, which is taking some time. We appreciate your patience as we complete our turn-key engine packages!

Thanks!

Trevor
Texas Speed & Performance

[FirebirdSteve]

Trevor,

I don't question anything that you have said. I'm sure that your engines are excellent! I do have one question for you though. The GM warranty is for 24 months.....why is yours only 6?

[Chev67]

A few weeks ago I went with the Prodigy Customs 418 cu. in. LS setup. I will let you know how it works once I get it in the car.

[Fras]

How long did frank say it would take to get to you? I waited almost a month for my vintage air kit that he said would be at my house in 6 days. Hope he steps up his game a notch. You will love your motor!!

[Chev67]

Frank has been very good about communicating lead time. It is still a few weeks out. I just bought tailpipes from him and they were in line with what he said. You can check my thread in the feedback section of this forum. There is a thread on the LS3 418 just search those words.

[badazz81z28]

A LQ9 at $700 is very good price. Where can I get one?

Thats what I was thinking....I couldnt touch a used LQ9 for less than $1800 and it had miles on it!!

That $700 deal not practical at all!

[mikes2nd]

Its pretty easy to find these engines on the east coast... Just have to know where to look.

I picked up a 2011 L99 with 30k on it for 3800$ complete...

Just have to be careful with the aluminum blocks... you must make sure the cylinders are perfect since you can't bore them out even the slightest. You can find damaged ls3 blocks on ebay for like 100$ since they are just scrap. They make cool coffee tables though.

I will be putting a texas speed vvt2 cam in it and I got a dod delete kit pretty cheap.

I am putting in a 2004 GTO Hvac system, no vintage air for me... i get the new stuff

[CreepinDeth]

I got a 50K LY6 6.0L with the L92 320cfm heads for $1850, so an LQ9 should be cheaper.
Then I added on the accessories and harness.

One guy on Nastyz28 got a 60K LS1/T56 combo for $1800 total.....and sold the T56 for $1000

[badazz81z28]

I got a 50K LY6 6.0L with the L92 320cfm heads for $1850, so an LQ9 should be cheaper.
Then I added on the accessories and harness.

One guy on Nastyz28 got a 60K LS1/T56 combo for $1800 total.....and sold the T56 for $1000

Sometimes that happens....JJFarmer got lucky...Not a practical everyday find...a rare deal indeed.

[Apostle65]

Do you have the contact info for Don Hardy Racing?

I got mine from Don Hardy racing out of Texas with warranty. Very reasonable & he will give you a package deal with accessories & computer. You can get any performance level you want! I wasted a little money up front b/c i "thought" all i wanted was a 480 hotcam... Boy did that change quickly... So my advice is- know what you want up front & try to stick with it!
Buy a stocker LS3 & upgrade it yourself- much cheaper & allows you time to change your mind. Switching a cam, gear & chain, pushrods, valve springs, trunions, & HV oil pump out is very easy to do & all you need to do unless you want to take the engine over 675RWHP! After that you will need to touch the pistons, rods, & crank...
Vengeance Racing is a LS3 specialist out of Atlanta & has packages already
Put together just for this!
Hope this helps!