LS1 vs gen I fitment question
 

Ive been contemplating doing an LS1 swap in the near future and wanted to know if The external mounting dimensions are the same. basically do I have to modify my mounting brackets to run an LS series motor, or will it bolt right onto the stock mounting surface?

Re: LS1 vs gen I fitment question
 

Nope. All you need is a set of motor mounts from ECE or someone else that makes them.


Here you go http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog....ry=New%20Items

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great thanks!

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no problem!! Post some pics of truck!

Get that 6.0 in and its :burnout: time!


:wop:

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gotta find motor first :)

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call a local wrecking yard see if there are any late model tahoes there. If so BOOYAH! LQ9 6.0!!! For cheap!

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what year did the tahoe start installing those?

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2001 and on .... i beleive. If you do it make sur eyou get the entire motor. Throttle body and all.

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cool deal I'll just have to start hunting now :)
you wouldnt happen to know where the identification # is on this engine now would you?

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top rear deck of the block.

Make sure you get everything you can. PCM, harness, everything you can. It will save you money later.

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will do! thank you!

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I thought in 2001 they only put the LQ4 in them...

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i think your right. Either way its damn good motor.

I'll look it up.

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The LQ9 started in 2002. In Denali's and escalades and i beleive HD's also.

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that's awesome

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Tahoes didn't come with 6.0s that I know of. Most had 5.3L and some had 4.8L. You could get the 6.0L in 3/4ton pickups, vans, escalades and I believe suburbans, and maybe Denali. Later (about 2005ish) they started putting some 6.0Ls in SSRs, Silverado SS, and a few others.

Just make sure you know what you're buying and don't assume that because it came from vehicle X it's a 6.0L. BTW, the 5.3L are almost as good and a little cheaper. Either way they're a good choice.

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i found a LS1 outta 2000 camaro hooked to a 6 speed manual with all accesories, and sensors everything for 6,000cdn on a classified site itsa nice setup not sure if thats a deal or not

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look for a 04(05??) and newer 6 liter, updated pistons that are much quieter....

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You can also find 6.0 in full size vans as well (LQ4 version). If you ever watch some of the salvage auctions, you may stumble on a pretty good deal.

Just saw an 07 Chev Express with a 6.0 that was rolled sell for less than $1K.

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Now thats a good deal .... less then 1k is a damn good deal.

If you get your hands on a 05 model your setup will be really nice.