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Engine swappers feel the phrase “if you know, you know” to the core. Engine swapping is something you don’t understand and feel until you actually do it. Once you become an engine swapper, you become a member of an exclusive club. Club members know what a frustrating yet rewarding experience it is to swap an engine. The best way to describe how great (and how frustrating) engine swaps is with memes. You may want to introduce the world of swapping engines to your inexperienced friends. Or you may want to share the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of engine swaps with…
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Are you thinking about swapping a new engine into your vehicle? Or are you just about ready to start the job? Either way, you may be wondering which tools you will need to get the job done. We put together a general list of tools you’ll need. Keep in mind that each engine/vehicle combination may require some specific tools. Yet, our list of tools is a great place to start. It will give you an idea of what the project entails. It will also help you gather together the most important tools before starting the project. Chances are you won’t…
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Produced between 2002 and 2007, GM’s LQ9 engine is a 6.0L Gen 3 small block engine. You can find this engine in the following vehicles: 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalades 2003-2007 Chevy Silverado trucks 2006-2007 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks This engine is also called the Vortec HO 6000 and VortecMAX. For the sake of clarity, we’ll stick to the LQ9 name throughout this article. The LQ9 engine is a popular engine to swap for the following reasons: It’s a sturdy and reliable engine. It is constructed with a cast iron block and large cylinder bores. It produces 345 hp and 380 ft/lbs…
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The GM 6.0L LS engine is popular among engine swappers. It’s a reliable engine that can easily go over 300K miles with proper maintenance. Plus, it’s easy to drop one of these engines into a vehicle. It’s common to drop the 6.0L LS engine into trucks and performance cars. Yet, there are some interesting and unusual 6.0L LS engine swaps out there. We’ve seen this engine in a variety of vehicles, including classic cars, beefed up military vehicles, and more. Here are some of the most interesting 6.0L LS engine swaps we’ve found: 1. 1950 Custom Cadillac If you’ve never…
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Do you spend your free time checking out engine swap videos on YouTube? Or are you looking for inspiration for your own engine swap project? If your answer to either question is yes, check out this collection of riveting and informative engine swap videos! 1. What To Expect If You Plan On Doing An Engine Swap Swapping an engine is a big project, but it’s so worth it in the end. That is, if you do it right. It’s important to have realistic expectations about what such a large project would entail. Alex from Fitment Industries sat down and went…
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No one is born knowing how to swap engines. It’s an art one has to master over time. One of the best ways to learn how to swap engines is to read books. We rounded up the 5 best engine swap books for you to read. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert looking to learn more about swapping engines. The following books may benefit you: 1. GM LS-Series Engines: The Complete Swap Manual This manual was written by engine specialist and technician Joseph Potak. It’s one of the most popular books about swapping LS engines. It’s…
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