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**hatzie** · 02-12-2021, 04:28 PM

The LM7 5.3 is what you already have isn't it?

You'll end up paying through the nose for an LQ9 because it's popular.
The GM LQ9 cam and lifters in an LQ4 with a tune will get you so close to the same #'s it's not worth worrying about the slight difference.

You can tune it yourself or buy a canned tune. It's a steep learning curve.

I like my daily driver to be dead reliable with no surprises. Almost late to work and the daily doesn't start isn't a situation I want to be in.
When you start heavily modding the daily driver be prepared to walk.

02-12-2021, 04:28 PM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,925	Re: Little motor build question for 2002 1500 The LM7 5.3 is what you already have isn't it? You'll end up paying through the nose for an LQ9 because it's popular. The GM LQ9 cam and lifters in an LQ4 with a tune will get you so close to the same #'s it's not worth worrying about the slight difference. You can tune it yourself or buy a canned tune. It's a steep learning curve. I like my daily driver to be dead reliable with no surprises. Almost late to work and the daily doesn't start isn't a situation I want to be in. When you start heavily modding the daily driver be prepared to walk. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.