Turbo LQ9 build thread.
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From: Prestonsburg, KY.
Car: 1985 IROC.
Engine: LQ9.
Transmission: TH 350 with Hughes 3500 stall.
Axle/Gears: Moser Axles and 4.10 gear.
Turbo LQ9 build thread.
I'm currently building a 85' IROC that I've had for 10 years. Only had 87k miles when I pulled the motor. Stock LB9 305/700R4 car. Was stock except for the mufflers. Also have the ECU and harness for sale if anyone is interested. Currently building a LQ9 6.0 for it now. Picked it up complete from intake to oil pan for $1k. Hoping for 600~ whp. Here's a list of parts for the car so far.
Engine:
LQ9 6.0
Brian Tooley Racing custom grind turbo cam.
Brian Tooley Racing .660 platinum springs.
COMP pushrods.
ARP headstuds.
Edelbrock Multi-Port Intake.
92mm throttle body.
Siemens Deka 80# injectors.
Magnafuel 300 fuel pump and filter.
Turbo:
Borg Warner S475 1.10 AR, 83mm wheel.
JGS 40mm wastegate.
RPS 50mm blow off valve.
Universal EBAY piping kit.
CX racing intercooler.
Drivetrain:
TH400.
Hughes 3500 Stall.
Detroit Locker.
Richmond 3.42 gear.
Moser 28 spline axles.
Moser C-Clip eliminators.
Moser rear end cover.
Suspension:
BMR adjustable LCA's.
BMR adjustable panhard.
BMR adjustable torque arm.
BMR torque arm relocation transmission crossmember.
BMR weld in subframe connectors.
Lakewood 50/50 rear shocks.
Lakewood 90/10 front struts.
8 point rollcage.
Paint and body is coming in a couple of weeks. Has a Harwood 6 inch cowl hood. The paint color is Ford's race red. Gonna run the black anodized Billet Specialties street lites. 15x10 in the rear with a 275/60 drag radial and 15x4 in the front. Black HID headlights.
Gonna gather up progress pictures throughout the week to post for you all. Always wanted to post a build log like this.
Engine:
LQ9 6.0
Brian Tooley Racing custom grind turbo cam.
Brian Tooley Racing .660 platinum springs.
COMP pushrods.
ARP headstuds.
Edelbrock Multi-Port Intake.
92mm throttle body.
Siemens Deka 80# injectors.
Magnafuel 300 fuel pump and filter.
Turbo:
Borg Warner S475 1.10 AR, 83mm wheel.
JGS 40mm wastegate.
RPS 50mm blow off valve.
Universal EBAY piping kit.
CX racing intercooler.
Drivetrain:
TH400.
Hughes 3500 Stall.
Detroit Locker.
Richmond 3.42 gear.
Moser 28 spline axles.
Moser C-Clip eliminators.
Moser rear end cover.
Suspension:
BMR adjustable LCA's.
BMR adjustable panhard.
BMR adjustable torque arm.
BMR torque arm relocation transmission crossmember.
BMR weld in subframe connectors.
Lakewood 50/50 rear shocks.
Lakewood 90/10 front struts.
8 point rollcage.
Paint and body is coming in a couple of weeks. Has a Harwood 6 inch cowl hood. The paint color is Ford's race red. Gonna run the black anodized Billet Specialties street lites. 15x10 in the rear with a 275/60 drag radial and 15x4 in the front. Black HID headlights.
Gonna gather up progress pictures throughout the week to post for you all. Always wanted to post a build log like this.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
{Moved this to the LTx and LSx Engine Swap subforum}
Have to say the money spent on the 10-bolt is money down the drain. Save those $'s for a 9", 12-bolt, or S60.
Have to say the money spent on the 10-bolt is money down the drain. Save those $'s for a 9", 12-bolt, or S60.
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