Bucketlist Blazer -Restomod build 6.6liter L8T

[NDM]

Okay, Time for some updates.

The BTR 220 cam was installed last night but unfortunately I was sent the wrong VVT lockout.


Also, I mistakenly took out the wrong phaser screw and "CLICK"!! The damn spring let loose....My bad. So fortunately Amazon to the rescue. I had another Phaser on my doorstep before I got home from work today. Now I am waiting for the correct vvt lockout to make the journey from Kentucky to Illinois so I can finalize the cam install.

https://www.amazon.com/GM-Parts-1268.../dp/B08WJ32FVL






Today, I may swap the valve springs since I have the tools to do so.







I received the throttle body but I am currently using it on my Gen 4 swap in the Buick. I will be cleaning the one in the buick up and perhaps porting it before I put the old one back on the buick. I also got the same old cheap Amazon intake kit that I used on the Buick. It works well and is cheap so no need to reinvent the wheel.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001LQMEY2...fed_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VZ7B3VJ...sin_title&th=1







I have the E85 flex fuel adapter kit ready to install. It is a neat device that allows for straight through feed of fuel while allowing the use of a factory GM flex fuel sensor.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PFCDHHN...fed_asin_title



So I am about ready to get this motor swap started. I need to get cracking again on the 304 Stainless steel tank that I am building since the GM fuel level sensor is on it's way. I also need to figure out what I am going to do about the engine mounts. Buy or build. I am likely to build them to keep the cost down.



Another real struggle that I am having is deciding the mufflers. I love my magnaflow mufflers but I may want to go a little quieter on the Blazer than I have on the Regal. I am considering buying the longer magnaflow mufflers or maybe going to dynomax super turbos. The Blazer will be driven daily and I realize that can barely talk on the phone in the Regal. I can but it kind of sucks. I am not so concerned with how loud they are. Hell, I am over half way through my 40's and loud exhausts are becoming a thing of the past. The magnaflows definitely got louder over time so that is why I may want the larger ones. While I would love to have some flowmasters......Nah! I do not like Borlas and I absolutely hate the way that Corsa sounds (never liked them ever).



So I am thinking that I will be able to go full speed after halloween. My Cars need to be mobile for my Halloween decorations every year. I want to have the motor run on the stand before then. I want the swap to basically be quick once the engine is running.



As always, I typed this up on my computer and will begin uploading a bunch of photos from my phone. Stay tuned!!!