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04-20-2024, 01:04 PM | #36 | |
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Re: Bucketlist Blazer -Restomod build 6.6liter L8T
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For your other comments, it basically boils down to this. I made a decision to stop buying and driving new cars. It was based on the insane cost of cars these days vs value that you get. I realized that I could build a badass restomod and drive it daily for half of what a new car would cost. That restomod would outlast these modern cars and be way cooler too! So as far as my Blazer, it will be my daily driver on steroids. I am dead set on swapping the motor for reliability reasons and the fact that I will have a boatload of modern, fuel efficient power and I will not have to worry about driving anywhere from NY to Cali. I can drive mountains, desert and by the sea with out any worry. The motor that I have is getting like 18-20 mpg in 7,000lb trucks so I am sure that it will be awesome in my roughly 4,000lb Blazer. Now as far as 4x4 vs 2wd, I am not dead set on either really. I wanted the 2wd version but they are hard to come by. When I found my 4x4, it was in such great shape that I could not resist. As I drove it, I realized that I really like it. The thing is, I have put it into 4wd once since owning it. I am not opposed to keeping it but it will cost me about $3000 more to keep it because of various adapters and two custom driveshafts. Not to mention I need to rebuild and modify my NP205 to accept the adapters. I could just run the new motor with the th350 but that makes no sense. I went from a th350 to a 6l90E in my Regal and it is honestly no comparison. The extra 3 speeds and overdrive are 100% worth it. The last final point is the suspension. If I keep 4x4 I will 100% be blowing a bunch of cash on the suspension. I definitely do not like the way it handles and rides. To understand what I like you can look to my past. I deeply loved the suspension in both of my SRT jeeps. If I could make my blazer handle and ride just like my last SRT jeep, I would be over the moon. I am not an off road guy. I like vehicles that thrash the streets. If I could make my Blazer into a Typhoon or Syclone style AWD monster I would be thrilled. So there you have it. I appreciate everyone that thinks that I should just restore it. I appreciate those that say slam it and go 2wd. It all boils down to what I want though. If I had someone that was sending me the $$$$$$$$$$$ to build it, it would be one thing. But it is my money and I will be the one that drives it. I went through a similar debate when I was deciding what to do with my Buick. Some were fighting for me to put a 455 in it. I decided to go with what I want and could not be happier! It has QA1 dual adjustable shocks on all 4 corners (front coilovers) and is a real sleeper. 6.0 fires every time and really scoots when ever I ask it to. I aim to have the same with my Blazer. Wow....sorry for the drawn out response!!! |
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