95' Z71 RC LQ9 Swap..

[kyle's sierra]

Dropped the truck off several weeks ago to have the swap done. I really wanted to do it myself but I wasn't willing to wait several years.


Had to end up giving the LQ9 a refresh since it had water in the cylinders. I believe it's going to put out some good power. Here's a list of some of the goodies.

05' LQ9
ARP rod,cam and head bolts
Clevite main bearings
Comp cam (not giving specs just yet but it's pretty big)
Hardned push rods
LS7 lifters
Ported/Polished,milled 317's
Dual valve springs with titanium retainers
LS2 timing chain
High volume oil pump
TBSS intake
8.1 marine injectors

I'm sure I've missed lots of stuff but this is what I could think of right now.

[kyle's sierra]

Update:
Out with the old.

Engine built and ready to install.

Engine bay cleaned/painted with newer style 4l60 and stall converter

New engine in it's new home.

[kyle's sierra]

Water pump with LS temp sensors installed.

Transmission cooler mounted.

New radiator next to old one.

Custom power steering lines.

Driver side factory battery box installed.

New computor mounted.

[silverado_lover]

Looking great man!

Just don't have it on the road before me...that'll just make me look bad

[kyle's sierra]

Looking great man!

Just don't have it on the road before me...that'll just make me look bad

It should be on the road next week hopefully..

[RedHeartbeat]

looks like its coming along nicely. One thing to note is the trans cooler should be in front of the radiator or it will heat up the fluid rather than cool it.

[myzterray]

Hey where did you get that driver side battery box from? I need one of those.

[kyle's sierra]

Hey where did you get that driver side battery box from? I need one of those.

Got it new from GM. It's for one with the 6.5 diesel.

[myzterray]

Oh ok cool thanks

[kyle's sierra]

Few more pics...