You should obviously try to talk them down $100 or so, right? You have to try. 
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You know, since Jim is willing to have his guys look for you, it wouldn't be a bad idea to include the LQ9 in the search. No reason to limit yourself, just in case Jim happens to come across some amazing deal or something. Just sayin'.
LQ9 means premium fuel. The power difference between the two engines just isn't enough to justify having to spend that much more on fuel. This thing still has to be my DD for another few years. People also always charge out the ass for LQ9s.
You should obviously try to talk them down $100 or so, right? You have to try.
Oh I'mma haggle.
You know, since Jim is willing to have his guys look for you, it wouldn't be a bad idea to include the LQ9 in the search. No reason to limit yourself, just in case Jim happens to come across some amazing deal or something. Just sayin'.
LQ9 means premium fuel. The power difference between the two engines just isn't enough to justify having to spend that much more on fuel. This thing still has to be my DD for another few years. People also always charge out the ass for LQ9s.
Gotcha, I was just sayin'.
I didn't realize the fuel was a major concern, but I do get it.
Gotcha, I was just sayin'.
I didn't realize the fuel was a major concern, but I do get it.
Yeah it might not seem like much, but I'm not going to be able to work all the way through college, and I need to keep this thing somewhat economical.
Basically, I have money now, but soon, I won't.
Draenor
KILL ALL HUMANS!!!!
You know, since Jim is willing to have his guys look for you, it wouldn't be a bad idea to include the LQ9 in the search. No reason to limit yourself, just in case Jim happens to come across some amazing deal or something. Just sayin'.
LQ9 means premium fuel. The power difference between the two engines just isn't enough to justify having to spend that much more on fuel. This thing still has to be my DD for another few years. People also always charge out the ass for LQ9s.
You dont need the LQ9. The only difference between the LQ4 and it is the pistons. They're flat topped to get a 10:1 compression vs the LQ4 dished for a 9.5:1 Its only an extra 35-40hp.
ScottyBoy
No, that's not a banana in my pants.
Didnt the Escalades come with a LQ4 as well?
Draenor
KILL ALL HUMANS!!!!
Didnt the Escalades come with a LQ4 as well?
Nope..they all got the LQ9s.
Gotcha, I was just sayin'.
I didn't realize the fuel was a major concern, but I do get it.
Yeah it might not seem like much, but I'm not going to be able to work all the way through college, and I need to keep this thing somewhat economical.
Basically, I have money now, but soon, I won't.
I get it. Now. 
JennaBear
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Didnt the Escalades come with a LQ4 as well?
Depends on which year you are talking about...
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LQ4/LQ9
As the LS6 was being developed inside GM, engineers were so enamored with its performance that they decided to spread some love to the truck line as well. By bolting LS6-style heads to a big-bore iron block, GM created the LQ4. Offered as the top-of-the-line gasoline engine in fullsize pickups and SUVs, the LQ4 was rated at a stout 300 hp and 360-370 lb-ft. In '02, Cadillac wanted a piece of the action too, and added a bigger cam and more compression to boost output to 347 hp. Due to their rugged iron blocks, generous 4.000-inch bore diameters, and excellent cylinder heads, the LQ4 and LQ9 are among the most coveted Gen III/IV motors on the secondhand market. With the exception of their larger combustion chambers, the LQ4/LQ9 heads are virtually identical to the LS6 castings. Furthermore, their 4.000-inch bores enable them to be paired with GM L92 cylinder heads. By bolting a set of these budget $800 rectangle-port castings to a stock 6.0L short-block, you can make some serious power for peanuts. Unless you're excessively fastidious about saving a few pounds, it makes little sense to pass up on an LQ4/LQ9 for a comparably priced LS1/LS6."
