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Old 07-31-2010, 08:37 AM   #1
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A recent topless picture

Been driving the Jimmy a lot after the 5.3 install. It needs a wash but here is a recent picture!

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Old 07-31-2010, 09:02 AM   #2
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Re: A recent topless picture

Sure is nice - pretty pleased with the 5.3?
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Old 07-31-2010, 11:18 AM   #3
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Sure is nice - pretty pleased with the 5.3?
After working out the few issues I am very pleased. I still need to rebuild the rear axle and do a complete brake job. I got 15mpg on my first tank with all city/back road driving with an occaisional heavy foot.

It does run a bit hot in stop and go driving in the 90-95 degree heat. It is fine when driving and cools down quickly after I start moving again. It has not overheated yet. I have a different fan I am going to try. If that does not work I have a 160 thermostsat to install. If all else fails I "may" go with electric fans.

But the short answer is yes I am pretty pleased. Last year I didn't even drive 1000 miles. I have twice that since the install.
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Old 07-31-2010, 11:42 AM   #4
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Re: A recent topless picture

Nice Thealien. Congrats on the install. I know the feeling, I just finished with my engine swap as well and can't stay out of the truck now, lol. I'm up to 600 miles already and running great. Good luck.
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Old 07-31-2010, 10:56 PM   #5
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Re: A recent topless picture

I think I'm going to go with a 5.3 when my engine's time comes.

BTW - I really like the body lines on your blazer. All the gaps look great.
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Old 08-02-2010, 01:59 AM   #6
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very nice the alien
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Old 08-02-2010, 07:43 AM   #7
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Sweet, the Jimmy looks great. They're a lot more enjoyable to drive with the new engine, aren't they.
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Old 08-02-2010, 04:08 PM   #8
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Sweet, the Jimmy looks great. They're a lot more enjoyable to drive with the new engine, aren't they.
Yes they are.

If only the roads weren't pot hole broken up POS!! Where has our gas taxes been going for years?
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Old 08-02-2010, 11:59 AM   #9
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What kind of temps is it getting to when running hot. Seems the newer engines like to be around 195.
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Old 08-02-2010, 04:11 PM   #10
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What kind of temps is it getting to when running hot. Seems the newer engines like to be around 195.
I don't really know. On the stock original gauge it will get to the red occaisionally in stop and go traffic. My tuner gave me a 160 thermostat but I don't really want to do that.

I do not have a scanner but may get an aeroforce gauge which reads all the OBDII readings including temp. I have a link to the aeroforce gauge in the LS swap thread.
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Old 08-02-2010, 02:45 PM   #11
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VERY clean!
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Old 08-02-2010, 04:16 PM   #12
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Very nice Jimmy!
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Old 08-04-2010, 02:24 AM   #13
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heres my topless jimmy!
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The alien what size wheels and tires are those? Is that stock 3/4 ton suspension?
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My 72 project with my new bikini top
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Does this count? Lol.
I got new seats also!!!
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