Is an LQ9 a good engine?

The LQ9 is a limited production engine and VERY desirable as it is the HO 6.0L and comes with a premium price. Price Considerations: The LQ9 being a limited production engine often comes with about a $1000 premium over a similar age / mileage LQ4.

Is a LQ9 a short block?

LQ9 short-blocks use a new GM LQ9 6.0L iron block! The standard price includes a fully-assembled GM LQ9 short-block with a 4.00″ stroke crankshaft with your choice of 24X or 58X reluctor wheel. The standard price also includes your choice of Wiseco, CP Pistons, Diamond Racing, or Mahle pistons.

Is a 6.0 LQ9 an LS engine?

The LQ9 is a 6.0L Gen. 3 small block engine used in GM trucks between 2002 and 2007. For marketing purposes, it was also known as the Vortec HO 6000 or VortecMAX….LQ9 Engine Blocks.

LQ9 Block Specs
Displacement	6.0L / 364 c.i.d.
Bore Dia.	4.000 in.
Stroke	3.622 in.
Deck Height	9.230 – 9.240 in.

Is a LQ9 a long block?

The 6.0 Liter Vortec engine by General Motors is based on the small block V8 platform.

Is LQ9 a LS2?

The LQ9 is a GEN III based engine, easily interchangable with LS1 cars and still interchangeable with LS2’s with a few tweeks. LS2’s have a different reluctor, and the cam sensor is on the timing cover.

What year was LQ9?

The LQ9 was an improved, high-output version of the LQ4. It was introduced in 2002 for the Cadillac Escalade. It was available in the Escalade and GM pickups until 2007. The LQ9 was also known as the Vortec HO 6000 or the VortecMAX.

How much does a LQ9 cost?

Base Price LQ9 $13,499 / LY6 $14,199.

Is a LQ9 a LS2?

Its gen III, not IV like the LS2. This. The LQ9 is a GEN III based engine, easily interchangable with LS1 cars and still interchangeable with LS2’s with a few tweeks. LS2’s have a different reluctor, and the cam sensor is on the timing cover.

Are all LQ9 engines the same?

Externally, the engines are identical. The only differences were: The LQ4 came with dished pistons. The LQ9 came with flat top pistons.

What all did an LQ9 come in?

How much can you bore a LQ9?

A LQ9 can safely be punched . 060″ over.

What vehicles did the LQ9 come in?

What vehicles came with a LQ9?

How much HP can a stock LQ9 handle?

1,000 hp
The LQ4 and LQ9 have very strong blocks. They can handle over 1,000 hp.

How big can a LQ9 stroke?

You can get a 425 out of an LQ9. 4.06″ bore with 4.1″ stroke. Nothing out of the ordinary here. Just the block needs to be sonic tested.