SuperChevy posted an article showing a budget build 6.0 L LQ9. These iron-block truck motors produce 345 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 380 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm from the factory. The SuperChevy crew were able to build one that produced 464 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 437 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm.
SuperChevy LQ9 Performance Build
464 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm and 437 lb-ft of torque @ 4,300 rpm| Parts | Price |
|---|---|
| 6.0L LQ9 Core | $800 |
| Holley 670 Ultra Carb | $615 |
| COMP Camshaft | $407 |
| Fel-Pro Master Gasket Kit | $380 |
| Holley Oil Pan | $375 |
| MSD Coil Control | $357 |
| COMP Spring Kit | $329 |
| Machine Shop | $290 |
| Holley LS Carb Intake | $256 |
| COMP lifters | $224 |
| ARP Engine Assy Kit | $210 |
| ARP Head Bolt Kit | $170 |
| Main Bearings | $140 |
| ARP Rod Bolts | $103 |
| GM Oil Pump | $76 |
| Rod Bearings | $75 |
| Rings | $57 |
| Flat Valley Cover | $50 |
| Dipstick and Tube | $35 |
| Timing Chain | $28 |
| Cam Bearings | $20 |
| ARP Cam Bolts | $8 |
| Total: | $4,709 |
SuperChevy LQ9 Budget Build
| Parts | Price |
|---|---|
| 6.0L LQ9 Core | $800 |
| Holley 670 Street Avenger | $431 |
| COMP Camshaft | $407 |
| Fel-Pro Master Gasket Kit | $380 |
| Holley Oil Pan | $375 |
| MSD Coil Control | $357 |
| COMP Spring Kit | $329 |
| Machine Shop | $290 |
| Holley LS Carb Intake | $256 |
| Main Bearings | $140 |
| GM lifters | $135 |
| GM Oil Pump | $76 |
| Rod Bearings | $75 |
| GM Head Bolt Kit (Using stock bolts where possible) | $70 |
| Rings | $57 |
| Flat Valley Cover | $50 |
| Dipstick and Tube | $35 |
| Timing Chain | $28 |
| Cam Bearings | $20 |
| Total | $3,995 |
Source: SuperChevy