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'71 Chevy Blazer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Leandro, CA (near Oakland)
Posts: 96
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Asking for any info on an engine/tranny swap
hi everybody,
i've had my '71 K5 for about 6 months now and i am finally in the position to start work on it ![]() i am asking for any and all advice/tips/info that you all might have. this is my first engine swap and any info is greatly appreciated. and of course there will be plenty of pix posted! thanks, Chris
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'71 K5 Blazer (new project / daily driver) "If you are not working to improve the situation, you have no business complaining" Last edited by crispy; 09-14-2005 at 11:13 PM. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Northern AZ
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First off you need a manual transfer case as the input shaft is different from a turbo 350 to 4-speed, or you need the adapter that will move mounts and stuff around. I have a 4-speed and have had autos, I'd stick with the auto unless you have another t-case. Just my thoughts, I am sure there are others with more input and or would disagree with me as well. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northern Illinois
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Also remember that a stick shift has a mechanical clutch linkage. It pivots on a post that's drilled and tapped into the drivers side engine block near the oil filter. You MUST have one of these on your block unless you're going to try to rig up a hydraulic clutch.
You'll also need the metal bracket that bolts to the frame rail opposite that post, and the z-bar that fastens to them both. I'm pretty sure the z-bar and the bracket aren't being manufactured at this time. Brian |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Rice, Minnesota
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Too bad you are not closer to MN....I have everything you need because I am doing the opposite swap.
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'71 Chevy Blazer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: San Leandro, CA (near Oakland)
Posts: 96
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thanks for the input everybody... unfortunately, my computer crashed and burned before i was able to read your responses. i started the swap and have lots of pix. as soon as my computer is back up (i'm on the college computer not) i will post pix.
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