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davidshomer
07-06-2009, 02:22 AM
I am going to do a motor swap in my 2000 tahoe and was wondering what motor would be best to drop in it... i am also going to do quite a bit of work internially and externally to the new motor. thanx
CincinnatiZ
07-06-2009, 10:15 AM
The best? hmmmm whats your price range? 4 out of 5 people are going to say lq4 or lq9
blueflamed03
07-06-2009, 03:15 PM
you can get low mileage 5.3's for about $600 now.
BlizzardX23
07-06-2009, 03:22 PM
LQ4 FTMFW! :D


LSX if your rich
Yuke2K
07-06-2009, 06:14 PM
Depends on your goals and price range I guess. I'd say LQ4/9 if you've got the money since its a direct swap.
HitandRunDriver
07-06-2009, 10:35 PM
why not a 6.0?
blueflamed03
07-07-2009, 10:41 AM
why not a 6.0?
LQ4 and LQ9 is a 6.0.
Yuke2K
07-07-2009, 01:58 PM
why not a 6.0?

lol
outlaw57
07-07-2009, 05:34 PM
8.1 woooohaa haa
Yuke2K
07-07-2009, 06:45 PM
Heh, an 8.1 would take a little bit of fab work I think. They have a shit ton of torque (around 450 ft/lbs IIRC), but less overall HP than a 6.0...and only get about 8mpg lol.

Theres alot more performance potential with an LQ4/9, I think...plus they drop right in, which is a BIG plus.
blueflamed03
07-07-2009, 06:54 PM
yep, drop in, plug and retune.