Builds 1996 LX450 6.0L LQ9 Swap

[RockJock82]

Who owns it?

 

[Surfdc]

Subscribed.

 

[RockJock82]

on the rack in front of the Lexus.... Drool....

 

[SeaDrifter]

x2

 

[RockJock82]

 

[RockJock82]

Exhaust work done

 

[Finnyfam60]

video!!??

 

[RockJock82]

well not exactly a video of the new exhaust lol! Had a lifter making noise so if your in there might as well throw in a Comp Cam camshaft with titanium valve springs and Scorpion roller rockers . Oh and some ARP head bolts. Install pics this weekend when parts are in. This LX600 is going to mooove!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Any update

 

[RockJock82]

We ended up getting a new crate long block to add to the new cam ect. Motor is being delivered tomorrow. Pics to follow this weekend.

 

[murf]

what was wrong with the original engine?

 

[RockJock82]

Murf-
The motor sent from Astro Wreckers in California had a bad lifter and cam bearing.

 

[rockrod]

yikes! at least that got it taken care of.

 

[RockJock82]

Yes sir! First motor I've seen with a bad cam bearing. The owner will be rebuilding the motor to save for a future build.

 

[alia176]

what does a long bock cost these days from GM goodwrench?

 

[mtkreitz]

what does a long bock cost these days from GM goodwrench?

This particular long block (LQ9) isn't readily available new any longer. I found some NOS crate engines on Craigslist. 3K + shipping...it's so pretty...

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Nice!
Looking forward to burn out video's

 

[RockJock82]

Yes ohh so clean and purty

 

[RockJock82]

 

[RockJock82]

Dual spring, camshaft and ARP head bolt install