2004 Denali 6.0

[tybardy]

so i found a guy with a 6.0 w/ 60k + harness, pcm and all bolt ons... he wants $1,000

I am wondering about everyones opinion on the matter, is it a good buy? I feel confidant that i can swap myself in less then 3-4 days so the labor isnt an issue

 

[Rollin Thunder]

there are always going to be problems. Every job I do I say, hey this will be easy, a week later its my worst nightmare, but the results are always, always worth it. I say get a compression test, if that checks out you should be good to go. Also does it have more or less miles than your hoe, I would only do this if the engine had less miles.

 

[tybardy]

yea the hoe is pushing 100k right now

 

[Rollin Thunder]

yea the hoe is pushing 100k right now

DEFINATLY!!!! Some newer horses under the hood would be great. Bring new life in to your hoe.

 

[tybardy]

i love giving a hoe some life... hahahahahha

i dont have the cheddar right now though... so hopefully dude is willing to put me on the layaway plan. I will for sure have the thing looked over before purchased though

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how do i know if its an lq4 or an lq9?

 

[Rollin Thunder]

i love giving a hoe some life... hahahahahha

i dont have the cheddar right now though... so hopefully dude is willing to put me on the layaway plan. I will for sure have the thing looked over before purchased though

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how do i know if its an lq4 or an lq9?

yukon denali= Lq4, escalde or sierra denali=lq9

 

[Max]

yukon denali= Lq4, escalde or sierra denali=lq9

Incorrect. Only way to check is the vin or block/head castings. I'm almost certain it's an lq4 which is more boost friendly being 9.4:1 compression. Replace all the hoses and fittings, take your time and it should be a day or two process. Don't forget to pull the fuel pump fuse and depressurize your fuel system. Btw your 5.3 has another 100k+ before you need any work.

 

[tybardy]

yes i realize that, im not doing this because i think my motor is on the way out... i just love the 6.0... and this one is 100% complete, tranny and everything!

 

[Max]

Word. 6.0 swap is cheaper than a blower that's for sure.

 

[TheFuzz]

If you pull a plug an have a look at the pistons, aren't the LQ4 pistons flat-topped and the LQ9s dished? Or is it the other way around?

Or am I talking out my ass?

Edit - I wish you lived a little closer, Ty...we could make a week long project out of doing our 6.0 swaps.