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Dchamber

06-21-2018 01:46 PM

My 72 K5 LS Swap

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I picked up my 72 Blazer and a 72 C10 back in November in trade for some transmission work on a pickup. Previous owner already had the interior redone. Didn't have to mess with any of that. Had previously bought a 2001 Tahoe at auction for $600. Figured it would be a great donor. Anyway the Blazer is up and running with a few things that still need some attention. Here are some photos and info on it.

Dchamber

06-21-2018 01:56 PM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

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I used Doug Thorley THY-322Y headers for a 66 truck, Advanced adapters 4l60e to 205, Reworked the harness myself, Griffin radiator, Dirty Dingo high mount a/c compressor bracket, Randy Ellis battery mount, Put the ecm in the ammo box, LED tail lights and the custom 7" headlights from LMC

chevyguy_72

06-21-2018 06:08 PM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

Nice... sounds like my build almost exactly... even the same headers... you have more pics of the battery mount?

Dchamber

06-21-2018 06:48 PM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

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Originally Posted by chevyguy_72 (Post 8286171)

Nice... sounds like my build almost exactly... even the same headers... you have more pics of the battery mount?

The mount has several holes to use to bolt it down. I used a piece of angle iron and ground a moon into it to contour to the fender. Sort of a pain to get in and out but I think it looks cool and a solid hold down.

chevyguy_72

06-22-2018 11:39 AM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

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Originally Posted by Dchamber (Post 8286193)

Nice... looks good... I have a oem driver side box im planning on using but want to keep my options open in case things dont fit well

tmontg01

06-23-2018 10:43 AM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running?

67Steven

06-23-2018 01:45 PM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

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Originally Posted by tmontg01 (Post 8287315)

I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running?

He has it here:

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Originally Posted by Dchamber (Post 8286031)

I used Doug Thorley THY-322Y headers for a 66 truck, Advanced adapters 4l60e to 205,

hemi43

06-23-2018 08:24 PM

Re: My 72 K5 LS Swap

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Originally Posted by tmontg01 (Post 8287315)

I plan on doing this to my 72 towards the end of the year. Still trying to decide to go with and LQ9 or LS2. What transmission are you running?

Don't rule out the LM7, especially with the price of fuel going up.

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