help a noob put together a lq9

**jsmith564`** · 08-13-2011, 02:54 PM

i have a 2002 ss a4 3200 stall, bad engine. i'm not sure whats wrong with the ls1, but decided to replace it. so an lq9 is going in it's place. i feel comfortable enough to replace the cam myself but i'm a lost puppy as to which one to slap in there. i'm worried about ptv clearance so i don't want a big cam. it's going to be mainly street, some strip. i need this forum help me put together a nice little cammed lq9 on a small budget.

i have searched the forum a good bit but i still don't quite know what parts to put in it. so i apologize in advance for lack of knowledge.

**jsmith564`** · 08-13-2011, 04:34 PM

another thing i wonder about is the knock sensors, some relocate them but can i get an ls6 valley cover and use my stock ls6 intake? i know i have to tap a hole in the front of the block.

**lloyd** · 08-13-2011, 05:01 PM

The lq9 has two ks one in each side of block just drill out 8mm hole and retap too
10mm and buy two new ls1 ks and screw them in each side of block EFI Connections
sell an adapter harneess to extend plug in from back of block down to each side,or
make your own and do pin out to ecu
Lloyd