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BACKYARD88 · 01-18-2008, 11:02 PM

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ElkyRacer · 03-05-2008, 07:44 AM

Gringo, are you still alive?

gringoloco · 03-05-2008, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ElkyRacer

Gringo, are you still alive?

Yep. I've made a few small updates to the Blazer thread as well as doing this. I tend to get a little sidetracked...

jablack · 03-13-2008, 12:46 PM

i need a deal and i wouldn't mind a 5.3, hell i'll take a 4.8 if the price is right.

gringoloco · 03-14-2008, 08:00 AM

All the 4.8/5.3s around here are stupid high mileage and covered in the orange paint the pick-a-part uses to mark them. I had to outsource my 5.3 from AZ...

slammed1 · 03-14-2008, 08:23 AM

You have been an inspiration as well as others with their LS engine swaps,so even though Im temporarily going to install the running 305 out of my Camaro Im still on the lookout for an engine/tranny combo.......hopefully a 6.0.

BP68 · 03-14-2008, 09:02 AM

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jablack · 03-14-2008, 09:19 AM

I've been looking for a couple years now and have yet to find a deal. I had a 5.3 in an 02 avalanche and a 6.0 in a 05 2500hd and loved them both.
If anyone knows of either a 4.8, 5.3 let me know. A 4l60e would be nice too

ElkyRacer · 04-01-2008, 09:09 AM

The few here in the local yard are getting about $1k pullout

killer71 · 04-27-2008, 10:45 PM

so what r we waitin on already?

shaved67 · 05-16-2008, 06:42 AM

hey man im pretty new here but i've had a lot of experience w/700r4's i've got a thirdgen camaro w/ one in it. went the whole gammit of trying to have some regular trans shop build it for me 1900 waste of money. made the horrible mistake of buying one from ATI. then had a guy that builds some pro mod trannys build one for me cost me 2800 w/converter, tickled to death w/ it. you can build them but it has to be a 90-92 as these have the aux valve body. here is alist of some of the parts: used 90 700r4 out of a truck $600
b&m 2500 stall convter w/lockup kolene steels reybestos clutches vette servos. almost breaks your neck every time it shifts.

Rokcrln · 05-17-2008, 01:06 PM

Any progress? I just picked up an 05 Vortec 5.3L and 4L60E with 22k on it for $1500 complete for a project of mine

Can't wait to get it on the road.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

AJohn6 · 05-17-2008, 11:09 PM

This may be a dumb, question but after researching it I really haven't found a solid answer.

Is the only difference between the LQ9 and the LQ4 the compression ratio?

One other small question...

In researching I found that the LQ4 is based off of the 5.3 block. Would it be possible to bore out the 5.3 from 3.779" to 4", put yourself some flat-top pistons in it and basically have an LQ9?

Thanks in advance, and sorry for thread jacking...

Adam

gringoloco · 05-18-2008, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJohn6

This may be a dumb, question but after researching it I really haven't found a solid answer.

Is the only difference between the LQ9 and the LQ4 the compression ratio?

One other small question...

In researching I found that the LQ4 is based off of the 5.3 block. Would it be possible to bore out the 5.3 from 3.779" to 4", put yourself some flat-top pistons in it and basically have an LQ9?

Thanks in advance, and sorry for thread jacking...

Adam

Compression via different pistons. They also have different rods- and, of course, programming.

5.3 and 6.0 blocks are different. 5.3 and 4.8 are the same...

AJohn6 · 05-18-2008, 07:12 AM

Thanks Gringo,

Thats what I thought, but I figured I would ask. Dang Wikipedia...

babyblueoval · 05-23-2008, 06:25 AM

Hey Gringo,

Have you looked for headers for this thing yet or are you planning on using the stock manifolds? They're supposed to flow well.
The flanges on my LS1 manifolds are about the size of a small triangular shaped country though.

Let me know if u find a deal on LS headers like you did on the SBC headers.

gringoloco · 05-23-2008, 09:46 PM

I have a set of MAC F-body mid-lengths I'm gonna try. I think the Thorley's will work if the MACs don't...

Angelse68cal · 05-23-2008, 10:43 PM

I am in Southern Cali and I am Looking for 5.3 or 6.0 or myself! if anyone knows where I can Find one. hey gringo you need to move over here in between me and Kevin So we can all get together and build these trucks/ Blazers. LOL

01-18-2008, 11:02 PM	#51
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build Subscribed __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-05-2008, 07:44 AM	#52
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build Gringo, are you still alive?

03-13-2008, 12:46 PM	#54
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build i need a deal and i wouldn't mind a 5.3, hell i'll take a 4.8 if the price is right. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

03-14-2008, 08:00 AM	#55
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build All the 4.8/5.3s around here are stupid high mileage and covered in the orange paint the pick-a-part uses to mark them. I had to outsource my 5.3 from AZ... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

03-14-2008, 08:23 AM	#56
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build You have been an inspiration as well as others with their LS engine swaps,so even though Im temporarily going to install the running 305 out of my Camaro Im still on the lookout for an engine/tranny combo.......hopefully a 6.0. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

03-14-2008, 09:02 AM	#57
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03-14-2008, 09:19 AM	#58
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build I've been looking for a couple years now and have yet to find a deal. I had a 5.3 in an 02 avalanche and a 6.0 in a 05 2500hd and loved them both. If anyone knows of either a 4.8, 5.3 let me know. A 4l60e would be nice too __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

04-01-2008, 09:09 AM	#59
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build The few here in the local yard are getting about $1k pullout

04-27-2008, 10:45 PM	#60
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05-16-2008, 06:42 AM	#61
shaved67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: southern pines,nc Posts: 3	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build hey man im pretty new here but i've had a lot of experience w/700r4's i've got a thirdgen camaro w/ one in it. went the whole gammit of trying to have some regular trans shop build it for me 1900 waste of money. made the horrible mistake of buying one from ATI. then had a guy that builds some pro mod trannys build one for me cost me 2800 w/converter, tickled to death w/ it. you can build them but it has to be a 90-92 as these have the aux valve body. here is alist of some of the parts: used 90 700r4 out of a truck $600 b&m 2500 stall convter w/lockup kolene steels reybestos clutches vette servos. almost breaks your neck every time it shifts.

05-17-2008, 01:06 PM	#62
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build Any progress? I just picked up an 05 Vortec 5.3L and 4L60E with 22k on it for $1500 complete for a project of mine Can't wait to get it on the road. Kevin LFD Inc.

05-17-2008, 11:09 PM	#63
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build This may be a dumb, question but after researching it I really haven't found a solid answer. Is the only difference between the LQ9 and the LQ4 the compression ratio? One other small question... In researching I found that the LQ4 is based off of the 5.3 block. Would it be possible to bore out the 5.3 from 3.779" to 4", put yourself some flat-top pistons in it and basically have an LQ9? Thanks in advance, and sorry for thread jacking... Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

05-18-2008, 07:12 AM	#65
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build Thanks Gringo, Thats what I thought, but I figured I would ask. Dang Wikipedia... __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

05-23-2008, 06:25 AM	#66
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build Hey Gringo, Have you looked for headers for this thing yet or are you planning on using the stock manifolds? They're supposed to flow well. The flanges on my LS1 manifolds are about the size of a small triangular shaped country though. Let me know if u find a deal on LS headers like you did on the SBC headers. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

05-23-2008, 09:46 PM	#67
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Gringoloco's GenIII 6 point-oh build I have a set of MAC F-body mid-lengths I'm gonna try. I think the Thorley's will work if the MACs don't... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy



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