Another 79 coming to the stable

[79BIG10]

Originally Posted by redbeast

Nice find! That K5 with the 400ci is restoration Gold dude !!
If you replace the starter motor buy a mini-starter you won't have to replace it when you put your new headers on it ( or have to mess with insulation wraps for the starter or headers). If it's legal in your area go with true dual exhaust with no cats. Either Dynomax Bullets (glasspacks) or Flowmaster Super 40's. Have a balance pipe (cross-over H pipe) installed behind the tcase (at least 18-inches in front of the mufflers). I got the Super 40's with no cats and an h-pipe on my beast. They sound deep & very agressive. If your engine is rated at over 350 hp after mods go with 2 1/2 exhaust pipes, othewise go 2 1/4 all the way back. You could lose low end torque with over-sized exhaust pipes - low, or no backflow pressure. You may want to re-gear your axles if you plan to go musddin or off road. most of these came with factory 3.07 / 3.08 gears. Post some pics when you get your bush beast purrin!!

You've described almost to the letter what I've done already with the 79 truck On the blazer right now I found out that it's true dual right now with no mufflers etc. Just pipe bolted to the exhaust flange.