Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

billyjo · 12-03-2006, 01:33 PM

In case anybody wanted to know what a supercharged 6.0 sounds like
http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...=Snow_0001.flv

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-03-2006, 01:48 PM

Wicked

C10-Driver · 12-03-2006, 02:14 PM

Sweeeet. Nice driving too. The Blazers are such a great 4 wheel drive vehicle... Short, agile, good weight distribution over the rear wheels with the added weight of the fiberglass top...

The video of you and your truck out playing in the snow brings back a lot of memories. I built up a 1981 Jimmy in what seems like another life. Here is a picture of my truck taken in 1990. I finished off a few things after the picture was taken (rear step bumper, running boards...). It looked good but was a ton to take it out and drive the bag off of it. I put a built-up 350-350 combo into it and swapped in 4:10 running gear with a factory truck locker in the back. My truck also had the NP208 transfer case with the 2.8:1 reduction which made 4-low an absolute scream (literally... 5500 rpm at about 22mph).

Thanks again for the video and bringing back some memories of fun times.

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bouncytruck · 12-03-2006, 04:25 PM

Video won't play on my Mac laptop. I'll try later on one of my other computers.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-03-2006, 04:33 PM

Really hear that blower whining. Pretty sweet - need more videos for sure!

vtblazer · 12-03-2006, 05:20 PM

You've got that much snow already! Wow.

Where in WA is that?

Very cool mod to an old blazer.

*72CSTC5* · 12-03-2006, 05:28 PM

Dude that is wicked sounding. You are putting out some RPM's there. Didn't think you were going to make it for a second.

1LoC10 · 12-03-2006, 05:40 PM

sounds nice

billyjo · 12-04-2006, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the compliments, that is the hardest I've run it since the installation. I was a little worried I wasn't going to make it through that spot myself, seems like I need more ground (or snow) clearance.

We were up above Carson WA at the foothills to the Cascades, the elevation is between 2500-3000. We just recently had a cold spell that dumped a bunch of snow so that's what theres so much there.

Thanks again for the kind words

Bill

bryanw1968 · 12-04-2006, 11:29 AM

I want a blower

ClassicJimmy · 12-04-2006, 02:11 PM

Went out yesterday in the snow with my buddies 70 Blazer. Not quite the "screamin" good time you had, but a lot of fun none the less. We're over on the east side of the state. Good times!

70rs/ss · 12-04-2006, 03:22 PM

Post some picts of the underhood. The Avatar is too small for that kinda hood jewelry!! I have a 6.0 that isn't even installed and now I need a blower!!

ghetto_superman · 12-04-2006, 05:21 PM

hehehe i want it to snow here so i can go out and have some fun!!

RAB38 · 12-04-2006, 10:16 PM

That is a sweet video. About how much horsepower are you making? I also noticed in your pictures that it looks like you have hydroboost, what is that off of?

billyjo · 12-05-2006, 09:00 AM

When I get a chance to get it cleaned up I'll take some pics under the hood. There are a couple of them mixed in on the site where the vid is.

I think that my horsepower at the crank is somewhere between 550 and 600 but that's just a guess from what I've seen similiar motors putting out. My tuning software has calculated the torque as high as 612 for what ever thats worth but should be ball park.

I do have hydroboost, I just bought a complete kit from hydroboost.com or something like that, I can look them up if you're interested. I already had the correct power steering pump since the new trucks come with it. They also sent me the lines to connect the new PS pump to my old steering box which was something else that I had to do so all in all the cost for pretty reasonable for what I needed. I had also read stories about people being in the boost and needing brakes and not having any (boost=no vacuum) thats the main reason I got it.

Bill

RAB38 · 12-05-2006, 12:28 PM

If you wouldn't mind PM me the contact info on the hydroboost set up. I have a 3/4 ton master cylinder and 4wdb, I think the hydroboost is the way to go. I would like to see some pics of you engine and the wheels from the side. I am thinking of going to a 17" or 18" Weld Cheyenne, But I am not sure it will look right

Burt4x4 · 12-05-2006, 02:39 PM

Sweet! My co-workers thought a cat was getting tortured when I was watching your video hahahahaha
Nice having power to play with

Your front diff was acting like a snow plow hahahaha
Thanks for sharing

RED72blazer · 12-05-2006, 07:36 PM

sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cheyenne10 · 12-06-2006, 12:36 AM

Excellent setup. I want one bad!! I looked thru your other pics and videos and you guys all had fun. Looks like most of you got crossed up and headed over the edge at least once!! I sure hope that tow strap on Toyota wasn't hooked to you and going forward!!

Thank you for sharing.

*bskylerj* · 12-06-2006, 02:34 AM

That is a sweeeeet video. Where abouts in WA are you from. I am in Spokane. That 6.0 with the magna charger is a sweet setup. We put one on my brothers 06 Silverado 4x4 and it screams.

DirtyLarry · 12-07-2006, 02:18 AM

Now that video is AWESOME. Good job on that Billjo.

The research, craftsmanship and ECM calibrations that go into retrofitting a Gen III small block (with a blower no less) into an old K5 with a NV4500 is most appreciate by those that are familiar with the details of late model powertrain transplants. Not exactly the most economical swap in the world either. Good work!

I could bore you with my pathetic video from our snow run to the mountains in CO last year but my 454HO K10 would look like a huge slug next to your build LQ4.

75Chevy90Kawi · 12-07-2006, 03:09 AM

very nice! good to see some other washington guys here!

billyjo · 12-08-2006, 02:54 PM

Thanks again guys for the compliments.

Let me set the record straight, the only rig that didn't need to be towed out was the Blazer, I had to pull both the Toyota and the F250.

For those that asked I live in Vancouver WA, seems like there are quite alot of you from the Spokane area.

One of the many nice things about being on this forum is that people can appreciate the time that it takes to do mods no matter how small or big they may be. Not only mods but the people that take the time to restore their trucks back to the way they were when they rolled of the assembly line.

I'm very happy with the way my conversion went. I didn't have any idea that I would be so pleased, I have power like I never thought I would. And to top it off on my last tank of gas I got 14.6 mpg.

Again, thanks for the support,

Bill

Burt4x4 · 12-08-2006, 04:28 PM

Your right about the support...heck if I could get my wife to get at least a little excited about the 454 I put in my K5 that would be great...She said something like "it sounds the same" WHAT!!!! a 350 does not sound like a stump pulling RAT! hahahhahaa
Congrats again on a job well done!

turbochevy · 12-14-2006, 03:02 AM

NICE!!!

Imagine with the smaller pulley

12-03-2006, 01:33 PM	#1
billyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 95	Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow In case anybody wanted to know what a supercharged 6.0 sounds like http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...=Snow_0001.flv __________________ 1972 K/5 4x4, Radixed LS1 6.0, 428HP/445TQ, Lingenfelter GT2-3 cam, WCCH 90mm J-Tube, LS2 90mm TB, Stainless Works Headers, NV4500, 4.56 gears, Detroit Lockers, 14 bolt FF, Dana 60, 4 wheel disk Hydro Brakes, dual electric fans, Autometer guages, 4" lift, Zero Rates, Weld Evo Velocity XT8 wheels, 35x12.5x17 Super Swamper SSR's..... http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tos/?start=all

12-03-2006, 01:48 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Wicked __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-03-2006, 02:14 PM	#3
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Sweeeet. Nice driving too. The Blazers are such a great 4 wheel drive vehicle... Short, agile, good weight distribution over the rear wheels with the added weight of the fiberglass top... The video of you and your truck out playing in the snow brings back a lot of memories. I built up a 1981 Jimmy in what seems like another life. Here is a picture of my truck taken in 1990. I finished off a few things after the picture was taken (rear step bumper, running boards...). It looked good but was a ton to take it out and drive the bag off of it. I put a built-up 350-350 combo into it and swapped in 4:10 running gear with a factory truck locker in the back. My truck also had the NP208 transfer case with the 2.8:1 reduction which made 4-low an absolute scream (literally... 5500 rpm at about 22mph). Thanks again for the video and bringing back some memories of fun times. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

12-03-2006, 04:25 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Video won't play on my Mac laptop. I'll try later on one of my other computers. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-03-2006, 04:33 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Really hear that blower whining. Pretty sweet - need more videos for sure! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-03-2006, 05:20 PM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow You've got that much snow already! Wow. Where in WA is that? Very cool mod to an old blazer.

12-03-2006, 05:28 PM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Dude that is wicked sounding. You are putting out some RPM's there. Didn't think you were going to make it for a second.

12-03-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
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12-04-2006, 11:16 AM	#9
billyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 95	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Thanks for the compliments, that is the hardest I've run it since the installation. I was a little worried I wasn't going to make it through that spot myself, seems like I need more ground (or snow) clearance. We were up above Carson WA at the foothills to the Cascades, the elevation is between 2500-3000. We just recently had a cold spell that dumped a bunch of snow so that's what theres so much there. Thanks again for the kind words Bill __________________ 1972 K/5 4x4, Radixed LS1 6.0, 428HP/445TQ, Lingenfelter GT2-3 cam, WCCH 90mm J-Tube, LS2 90mm TB, Stainless Works Headers, NV4500, 4.56 gears, Detroit Lockers, 14 bolt FF, Dana 60, 4 wheel disk Hydro Brakes, dual electric fans, Autometer guages, 4" lift, Zero Rates, Weld Evo Velocity XT8 wheels, 35x12.5x17 Super Swamper SSR's..... http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tos/?start=all

12-04-2006, 11:29 AM	#10
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow I want a blower

12-04-2006, 02:11 PM	#11
ClassicJimmy FNG to resto/mod world! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 196	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Went out yesterday in the snow with my buddies 70 Blazer. Not quite the "screamin" good time you had, but a lot of fun none the less. We're over on the east side of the state. Good times! __________________ 71 GMC Jimmy - under construction 75 GMC K25 Sierra Grande - under deconstruction 92 Chevy K2500 ECSB - sold 04 Nissan Titan ECSB Off Road - sold & missed 13 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck) - sold 16 Ford F-150 Ecoboost (work truck)

12-04-2006, 03:22 PM	#12
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Post some picts of the underhood. The Avatar is too small for that kinda hood jewelry!! I have a 6.0 that isn't even installed and now I need a blower!! Last edited by 70rs/ss; 12-04-2006 at 04:17 PM.

12-04-2006, 05:21 PM	#13
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow hehehe i want it to snow here so i can go out and have some fun!! __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

12-04-2006, 10:16 PM	#14
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow That is a sweet video. About how much horsepower are you making? I also noticed in your pictures that it looks like you have hydroboost, what is that off of? __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

12-05-2006, 09:00 AM	#15
billyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 95	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow When I get a chance to get it cleaned up I'll take some pics under the hood. There are a couple of them mixed in on the site where the vid is. I think that my horsepower at the crank is somewhere between 550 and 600 but that's just a guess from what I've seen similiar motors putting out. My tuning software has calculated the torque as high as 612 for what ever thats worth but should be ball park. I do have hydroboost, I just bought a complete kit from hydroboost.com or something like that, I can look them up if you're interested. I already had the correct power steering pump since the new trucks come with it. They also sent me the lines to connect the new PS pump to my old steering box which was something else that I had to do so all in all the cost for pretty reasonable for what I needed. I had also read stories about people being in the boost and needing brakes and not having any (boost=no vacuum) thats the main reason I got it. Bill __________________ 1972 K/5 4x4, Radixed LS1 6.0, 428HP/445TQ, Lingenfelter GT2-3 cam, WCCH 90mm J-Tube, LS2 90mm TB, Stainless Works Headers, NV4500, 4.56 gears, Detroit Lockers, 14 bolt FF, Dana 60, 4 wheel disk Hydro Brakes, dual electric fans, Autometer guages, 4" lift, Zero Rates, Weld Evo Velocity XT8 wheels, 35x12.5x17 Super Swamper SSR's..... http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tos/?start=all



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12-05-2006, 12:28 PM	#16
RAB38 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 164	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow If you wouldn't mind PM me the contact info on the hydroboost set up. I have a 3/4 ton master cylinder and 4wdb, I think the hydroboost is the way to go. I would like to see some pics of you engine and the wheels from the side. I am thinking of going to a 17" or 18" Weld Cheyenne, But I am not sure it will look right __________________ 72 Blazer CST 383 stroker roller, fuel inj, t350,NP205, D60 front, 14b rear, detroit locker, 38 x15.50 mtz's, welds, cross over steering, custom cage,Line X Spray in liner, House of Colors Tangelo Pearl Orange

12-05-2006, 02:39 PM	#17
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Sweet! My co-workers thought a cat was getting tortured when I was watching your video hahahahaha Nice having power to play with Your front diff was acting like a snow plow hahahaha Thanks for sharing __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

12-05-2006, 07:36 PM	#18
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

12-06-2006, 12:36 AM	#19
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Excellent setup. I want one bad!! I looked thru your other pics and videos and you guys all had fun. Looks like most of you got crossed up and headed over the edge at least once!! I sure hope that tow strap on Toyota wasn't hooked to you and going forward!! Thank you for sharing. __________________ Bob

12-06-2006, 02:34 AM	#20
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow That is a sweeeeet video. Where abouts in WA are you from. I am in Spokane. That 6.0 with the magna charger is a sweet setup. We put one on my brothers 06 Silverado 4x4 and it screams.

12-07-2006, 02:18 AM	#21
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Now that video is AWESOME. Good job on that Billjo. The research, craftsmanship and ECM calibrations that go into retrofitting a Gen III small block (with a blower no less) into an old K5 with a NV4500 is most appreciate by those that are familiar with the details of late model powertrain transplants. Not exactly the most economical swap in the world either. Good work! I could bore you with my pathetic video from our snow run to the mountains in CO last year but my 454HO K10 would look like a huge slug next to your build LQ4. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

12-07-2006, 03:09 AM	#22
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12-08-2006, 02:54 PM	#23
billyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 95	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Thanks again guys for the compliments. Let me set the record straight, the only rig that didn't need to be towed out was the Blazer, I had to pull both the Toyota and the F250. For those that asked I live in Vancouver WA, seems like there are quite alot of you from the Spokane area. One of the many nice things about being on this forum is that people can appreciate the time that it takes to do mods no matter how small or big they may be. Not only mods but the people that take the time to restore their trucks back to the way they were when they rolled of the assembly line. I'm very happy with the way my conversion went. I didn't have any idea that I would be so pleased, I have power like I never thought I would. And to top it off on my last tank of gas I got 14.6 mpg. Again, thanks for the support, Bill __________________ 1972 K/5 4x4, Radixed LS1 6.0, 428HP/445TQ, Lingenfelter GT2-3 cam, WCCH 90mm J-Tube, LS2 90mm TB, Stainless Works Headers, NV4500, 4.56 gears, Detroit Lockers, 14 bolt FF, Dana 60, 4 wheel disk Hydro Brakes, dual electric fans, Autometer guages, 4" lift, Zero Rates, Weld Evo Velocity XT8 wheels, 35x12.5x17 Super Swamper SSR's..... http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i1...tos/?start=all

12-08-2006, 04:28 PM	#24
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow Your right about the support...heck if I could get my wife to get at least a little excited about the 454 I put in my K5 that would be great...She said something like "it sounds the same" WHAT!!!! a 350 does not sound like a stump pulling RAT! hahahhahaa Congrats again on a job well done! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

12-14-2006, 03:02 AM	#25
turbochevy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chatsworth, So Cal! Posts: 226	Re: Video clip of 6.0 fun in the snow NICE!!! Imagine with the smaller pulley __________________ 1970 Chevy C 10 SWB

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