Is the LQ4 the same as LS2?

2021-04-02 Kobe Glover

Is the LQ4 the same as LS2?

The LS2 has and all aluminum block where the LQ4/9 is iron. Although they have the same bore and stroke and are interchangable, the crank, rods and pistons are slightly different. Each of the three also come with different heads.

Will LS1 cam work on LS2?

Yes you can put LS1 style cams into 07+ LS2’s. The LS1 cams have 3 bolt holes for retaining the cam driving gear. Your 07 LS2 has a single large bolt in the end of the stock cam, like this. All you have to do to use an LS1 style cam is buy a 3 bolt cam gear with 4x timing lumps on it and get 3x cam retaining bolts.

How do I get more power out of my LQ4?

How to Get More Power From Your LQ4 or LQ9

With iron block strength, they are the first choice for boost or nitrous applications.
GM made a bazillion of them which helps keep prices down.
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The heads flow similarly to LS6 heads, but have bigger chambers making them boost friendly.

How many horsepower is a 6.0 LS?

The 6.0-liter LS engine produces 300 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 360 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. It has a maximum engine speed of 5,600 rpm.

How much HP can a LQ4 block handle?

The LQ4 and LQ9 have very strong blocks. They can handle over 1,000 hp. using nitrous, a blower, or a turbo.

Is LQ4 better than LS1?

Stock for Stock the LS1 has the edge, but add a Cam and tune and the LQ4 will get even better! You will not notice a difference unless your are road racing your truck/buggy.

How much HP can a 6.0 Vortec handle?

They can handle about 800 hp and 7,000 rpm in boosted applications (at least for a while). They are likely to bend before they break when subjected to real track conditions. If you’re getting forged pistons, upgrade to forged connecting rods at the same time.

How much horsepower does a LQ4 have?

300-330 hp
LS Family: Gen. 3, 6.0L, Iron Block, Truck Engines