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boostat4500 · 01-11-2010, 11:52 PM

IMO, power, economy, and price has to go to a 6.0L LQ4/LQ9.
They're becoming ridiculously cheap to buy complete and you don't have to touch them to match or beat a SBC with a bunch of upgrades.
Personally I think it's easier to get a late model running right than a carb motor and you never have to touch it once running.
As far as ease of swap, I'd be willing to bet 9 out 10 people that say it's hard, haven't actually tried it. There's just too much support and info out there now.

01-11-2010, 11:52 PM	#29
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: Best All Around Motor? IMO, power, economy, and price has to go to a 6.0L LQ4/LQ9. They're becoming ridiculously cheap to buy complete and you don't have to touch them to match or beat a SBC with a bunch of upgrades. Personally I think it's easier to get a late model running right than a carb motor and you never have to touch it once running. As far as ease of swap, I'd be willing to bet 9 out 10 people that say it's hard, haven't actually tried it. There's just too much support and info out there now. __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.