davidshomer
TYF Newbie
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
motor swap?!
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CincinnatiZ
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The best? hmmmm whats your price range? 4 out of 5 people are going to say lq4 or lq9
blueflamed03
Supporting Member
you can get low mileage 5.3's for about $600 now.
BlizzardX23
Supporting Member
LQ4 FTMFW! 
LSX if your rich
LSX if your rich
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
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why not a 6.0?
blueflamed03
Supporting Member
LQ4 and LQ9 is a 6.0.
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.
Theres alot more performance potential with an LQ4/9, I think...plus they drop right in, which is a BIG plus.
