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Faster. More responsive. Quieter.
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Any input on a 700r4/4l60e setup swap?
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Go with a 4L80. To many issues with a 4l60/700r4.
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I want to say I'm surprised that they didn't hook up the IAT, however, we once got an install back and it was running terrible. Started poking around and they had just laid the IAT (which was plugged into the harness) on top of the intake manifold and called it good. It was at that point I started learning to do it myself. Cannot believe what people will charge you to do, and then do it terribly. I'm glad you found a reputable shop to take care of this for you!
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First off, wow, just made my way through this thread.
Second off, RamJet 350, epic! On the transmission front a well built 4L65e will handle everything that RJ350 can throw at it, just make sure and put a nice big cooler on it. I 100% agree about 1st gear in a 4L80e. When the time comes to LS swap my '89 it will likely get a 65e. Not sure on hooking the 203 up to the newer tranny, however. |
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I've grown frustrated with the twin stick. The shifting is easy, but the linkage likes to bump the transmission tunnel and I need my little spacer bar to keep the kids from accidentally shifting the levers. So I dug up the old shifter that looked more like a heavy turd and started chiseling away the baked shell of 40 years of mud. Then I worked it with some brake cleaner. Disassembled. More brake cleaner, then soaked it in Evaporust for a day. Reassembled with a bunch of lithium grease, and its ready to go back in the Blazer. Found new bushings for the levers here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-79-All...e7d7%7Ciid%3A1
These little refurb projects are fun. I'm also moving away from the 4-speed auto idea. It just feels like I lose too much identity with that upgrade. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...-1002x1336.jpg |
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Breeze Liner doesn't make their liner clamps smaller than 3/4" or so. That's why I recommend the Fuel Injection Clamps or Rotor Clip type spring band clamps. My 1994, 1998, 2000, and 2005 GM trucks use(d) a lot of the spring type clamps rather than Jubilee worm clamps. No extrusion. You can put a quick and dirty bubble on the end of the steel lines with a brake line flare tool and then you only need one clamp. |
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Nice, clean, stock.
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Hell yeah, that looks awesome!!
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Took the wife out for dinner in the Blazer last night. Damn it feels good to be a gangsta. |
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Installed some pimp valve covers. Starting to look pretty good under the hood.
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Hi from England Cameron,
I have never wanted a K5 in 4WD form before, but your thread has me wondering about that. Just read through it all. I have a 66 C10 in “kit form” in my garage thread here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585901 And on the 6th October, I bought a 79 Blazer in 2WD form here in England. Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=774451 I come to the USA every year to do road trips, and almost made it to Longview this year, as I had thought of looking up Karl, Aggie on here as he lives there too, but ended up doing 8 states in 2.5 weeks. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger Looking at your restoration, and constant evolution, my brain got stuck on one piece of kit you fitted..... That rear wind deflector. Where did you order that from, and are they ever around used, as my Blazer is as rough as a badgers butt. I also saw Bill “Palf” fitted a 4x4 front lip/airdam to his 82 Square stepper, does one see them around to buy or new? Thanks, and awesome build as everyone has said so far. I love the fact that you use it, and the photoset of it working off-road etc was great. |
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Grizz: Thanks so much for the kind words. The rear deflector shows up used periodically. It was a GM accessory. I saw a used one last week on here for $150. They are designed to keep the dust from gathering on the back glass.
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I finally got around to replacing the beat up door handles. Amazing how well new ones with fresh springs work. Also allowed me to lube up the window apparatus.
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Definitely amazing what we learn to put up with, nice work!
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Nice handles. Did you find GM ones or are they Repops?
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Excellent Always good changing for the better. Love the security tape around the work area, such a simple insurance. |
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Thanks Rian :) Cheers.
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When I was growing up, we had a late 70's GMC Jimmy that had a factory lift and granny gears. Where is the best place to find one if I'm looking to purchase something similar at a reasonable price?
Here is a pic that I found of a similar looking rig. I remember many amazing hunting and 4-wheeling trips in that beast. http://car-from-uk.com/ebay/carphoto...ebay786234.jpg |
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Here's a few on Hemmings: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...min=&year_max= |
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Until I get the real-deal, I'll need to pick up one of these RC rides. It's the next closest thing. https://traxxas.com/products/landing/blazer/ |
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I've always been jealous of the LS guys having great products that could show them what's going on with their ECMs. Us RamJet guys were given a dipswitch plug that was just stupid. Well, I've finally got a better solution. I now have this cute little USB plug that can plug into my Toughbook and data stream to my hearts content.
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That's handy!
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Plus this nifty dash plug: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07D4...b_b_asin_title |
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I just re-read this entire thread. I take a lot of inspiration from this build, buddy. Stock-plus and trying to stay true to the era except where performance trumps. And it’s a family truck! Good on ya. I hope my ‘78 Suburban can approach the excellence of your blazer.
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Where did you get your seat belt material?
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It's original. In all my searching, no one makes a match for the Mandarin interior. The other colors can be found. I like the folks at Ssnake Oyl Products in Tyler, Texas. Real knowledgeable. |
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The original black plastic handle to the rear bench release lever has been gone forever. Never saw a NOS part for it. I finally got around to making one out of a scrap of garapa wood.
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Nice work on the wood handle. Looks clean.
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