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blazerboy72 · 05-11-2006, 08:27 PM

My LS1 Blazer finally cranked today. The swap went much easier than I had expected, and even started on the first try. I never expected a stock 5.3 to sound this good and run this good. It needs a lot of cleaning and a radiator but 6 month warranty was coming up and I had to hear it run.

Deuce · 05-11-2006, 08:33 PM

Nice. Now get'er done!!

chevy_fatman · 05-11-2006, 09:59 PM

Sweeettt!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-11-2006, 10:06 PM

We need these kind of pic's ->

krue · 05-12-2006, 01:36 AM

ian villeza · 05-12-2006, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by blazerboy72

My LS1 Blazer finally cranked today. The swap went much easier than I had expected, and even started on the first try. I never expected a stock 5.3 to sound this good and run this good. It needs a lot of cleaning and a radiator but 6 month warranty was coming up and I had to hear it run.

Does a 5.3 = 327 cubic inches?, what should I expect to pay for an LS1 and what years and models were they in?

97silv5.7 · 05-12-2006, 01:48 AM

nice!

blazerboy72 · 05-12-2006, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

We need these kind of pic's ->

Those pics are coming! I have to put in the TH400 and get a radiator then you will have plenty of pics.

blazerboy72 · 05-12-2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ian villeza

Does a 5.3 = 327 cubic inches?, what should I expect to pay for an LS1 and what years and models were they in?

I believe it is around 325 but im not real sure. The LS1 came int 1998 and up camaros and corvettes (the corvette changed to the LS6 and then the LS2). You should expect to pay $2000-$5000 for one depending on how complete it is (accessories, computer and whatever else) and mileage. On my next one I am going to use a 6.0L. They can be had a little cheaper and make awesome torque and horespower.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-12-2006, 11:42 AM

Congrats, firing them up is always exciting!

Pop's72 · 05-12-2006, 05:25 PM

Very

Rokcrln · 05-12-2006, 06:08 PM

Con crats! We need more pics of the blazer as well. I have a 6.0L in my 2000 2500pu with a hard 270,000 miles on it so far and to date only the water pump has been replaced! And that was done at 250k only because they saw a wet spot. I am thinking about a 6.0L/ 4L80 set up in my 70 2wd with a super charger slapped on for good measure.

Kevin
LFD Inc

blazerboy72 · 05-12-2006, 06:14 PM

I guess I spoke too soon on how easy this was. I went out and tried to crank it to but it will not run. It willl turn over and fire but thats it. Here's some more pics of ithttp://community.webshots.com/album/448808062jcOgUS It has a long ways to go but it wouldnt be fun if it was easy.

kyle4381 · 05-13-2006, 04:28 PM

Looks good, can't wait to hear mine...

blazerboy72 · 05-13-2006, 04:52 PM

Its back up and running. You will love the sound. I didn't expect anything this awesome out of such a small motor.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-17-2006, 10:38 PM

Looks killer congrats on getting it running..

PunkyGoose · 05-29-2006, 12:40 PM

Congratulations for sure. Looks great. What did you do for your fuel system?

billyjo · 05-29-2006, 12:49 PM

Looks geat, congratulations, can't wait until I get to fire mine up.

blazerboy72 · 05-29-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PunkyGoose

Congratulations for sure. Looks great. What did you do for your fuel system?

I used the stock tank with an external walbro 255 and since its a truck motor it already had the fuel pressure regulator.

blazerboy72 · 05-29-2006, 04:30 PM

Billyjo yours is going to be awesome. I plan on going forced induction once i get the body work done.

05-11-2006, 08:27 PM	#1
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	LS1 2WD Finally runs!! My LS1 Blazer finally cranked today. The swap went much easier than I had expected, and even started on the first try. I never expected a stock 5.3 to sound this good and run this good. It needs a lot of cleaning and a radiator but 6 month warranty was coming up and I had to hear it run. Attached Images

05-11-2006, 08:33 PM	#2
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Nice. Now get'er done!! __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

05-11-2006, 09:59 PM	#3
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Sweeettt!! __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

05-11-2006, 10:06 PM	#4
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05-12-2006, 01:36 AM	#5
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05-12-2006, 01:48 AM	#7
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05-12-2006, 11:42 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Congrats, firing them up is always exciting! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-12-2006, 05:25 PM	#11
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Very __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

05-12-2006, 06:08 PM	#12
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Con crats! We need more pics of the blazer as well. I have a 6.0L in my 2000 2500pu with a hard 270,000 miles on it so far and to date only the water pump has been replaced! And that was done at 250k only because they saw a wet spot. I am thinking about a 6.0L/ 4L80 set up in my 70 2wd with a super charger slapped on for good measure. Kevin LFD Inc

05-12-2006, 06:14 PM	#13
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! I guess I spoke too soon on how easy this was. I went out and tried to crank it to but it will not run. It willl turn over and fire but thats it. Here's some more pics of ithttp://community.webshots.com/album/448808062jcOgUS It has a long ways to go but it wouldnt be fun if it was easy.

05-13-2006, 04:28 PM	#14
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Looks good, can't wait to hear mine...

05-13-2006, 04:52 PM	#15
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Its back up and running. You will love the sound. I didn't expect anything this awesome out of such a small motor.

05-17-2006, 10:38 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Looks killer congrats on getting it running.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-29-2006, 12:40 PM	#17
PunkyGoose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nanaimo, BC Posts: 76	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Congratulations for sure. Looks great. What did you do for your fuel system?

05-29-2006, 12:49 PM	#18
billyjo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 95	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Looks geat, congratulations, can't wait until I get to fire mine up.



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05-29-2006, 04:30 PM	#20
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: LS1 2WD Finally runs!! Billyjo yours is going to be awesome. I plan on going forced induction once i get the body work done.

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