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Old 04-19-2006, 02:27 PM
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*****! I say go with the LQ9. How much boost are you planning on running with the LQ4 anyway?
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
*****! I say go with the LQ9.
SHUT UP!! I DO WHAT I WANT!!!
Old 04-19-2006, 03:11 PM
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Todd, come up Friday and go racing. I'm going down with Ryan (had the El Camino at dyno day).
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
How much boost are you planning on running with the LQ4 anyway?

Probably 10-12psi max. If you want to foot the bill for the swap I'll do it.
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That's a negatory on Friday. I'm working late and I'm convoying up with the boys on Saturday.

As for the bill: A built 80E, new cam, new pulley, and a 6.0L....what's another $700.

Actually, you know what, go with the LQ4 and use the extra money for some better valves and/or do some minor polishing and bowl work.
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I kind of wish I went I with the lq4 and just threw on some ls6 heads to up the compression ratio for NA performance, than if I wanted to run boost, just throw on the 317 heads to lower it. Now if I want to lower it, it seems my only options are to get dished pistons because I have heard stacking or getting thicker head gaskets is not a good idea.
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Yeah, I think I will be happier long-term with the LQ4, seems like there are always ways to raise compression but it's hard to lower it.
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