Looking to swap to LQ9, Conversion questions

[Phantomx55]

Right now I am looking at buying an LQ9 out of a wrecked 04 escalade with 76k miles on it. The guy who is selling it says he was unable to start the vehicle, but the engine looks pretty good.

The intake manifold and the throttle body have some damage to them and the water pump is missing, but that should all be able to swap from the 5.3 correct?

He wants $1750 for the whole thing and was wondering if this would be a good deal.

Also would like to know if anything else is required for the swap and what I should use from each engine.

 

[JennaBear]

That is a high price for a 6.0L.

 

[Phantomx55]

I've been looking for a while and have had trouble finding any under $2k...Guy doesn't want to budge at $1750 and it would be another $300 in shipping so I am going to probably pass on it. All I really want is the short block. Anyone know of any rebuilt or low mileage short blocks for a good price?

 

[bottomline2000]

yes, I too would like to know where to find a low mileage lq9 under $2k. I've found 5.3s.. but i want more.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

From LI,NY that is pricey for non-running...not guaranteed motor. You get pne's from the junkyard for that price.

I got lucky 6.0/2wd4l80e, harness and pcm for 1150 and I heard the motor running.

There are guys scoring motors for as cheap as 12 dollars at pick and pulls.

What is wrong with the 5.3? You plan on adding boost?

 

[ballsie]

Here is a fresh one for 1900.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/2958850879.html

I paid $1200 for a 50k mile lq9 las year, but I never did anything with it and sold it. I wouldnt pay anywhere near $2k for an old motor.

 

[Phantomx55]

damn...changed my plans already...bought a procharger, stall converter, built trans, and new cam instead..

 

[CenCalRacing]

damn...changed my plans already...bought a procharger, stall converter, built trans, and new cam instead..

Thatta boy, that'll solve your need for speed, for now anyway!

 

[Phantomx55]

Got the Procharger kit in yesterday and the trans last week. Still waiting on the rest...Stall is going to be like 2 weeks and I am not going to be adding more power til I have the new Trans with the stall in.

Some pics

Gonna go with an lq4 instead for more boost, but not for a while now...

 

[Tahoewhat]

quick mind change. lol. Procharger is going to be nice.

Subbing for future pics / vids.

 

[M Hankel]

Sweet. That thing will run hard with supporting mods.

Mike