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LQ9 in third Gen

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Old Nov 21, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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From: Antelope, CA
Car: 89 IrocZ/17 LS 1LE
Engine: 383/LGX
Transmission: 400/TR-3160
Axle/Gears: 3.08/3.27
LQ9 in third Gen

for those who don't know the LQ9 is the high performance 6.0ltr. gen III found in the silverado SS and escalade's I got a good deal on one out of a 2002 escalade only $4300 with 19000 miles. has anyone put one of these in their 3rd gen? does it have the same clearance problems as the LS1's and will it take the LS1/3rd gen motormounts any comments will be helpful

p.s. I don't plan to put the motor in for atleast a year Im going to stroke it first
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Old Nov 23, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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From: Sharonville OH
Car: 98 Z28 vert
Engine: LS1
Transmission: automagic
Axle/Gears: 2.73 - boo racing yay MPG
From what I understand it is pretty much the same as a ls1 swap. A little easier since the ignition coils sit closer to the heads.

And your sig is awesome .
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