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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Appreciate the kind words!! I enjoy sharing our builds and I've learned a lot over the years. Hopefully some of this community can save some time and money by our mistakes over the years. Currently I'm putting a new rocker on my Dad's 71 C/10 so I've been a little quiet on the Blazer. However I've got plans to work on a rear lighting control mod so I can see when I'm putting gear in the back and some other upgrades. Stay tuned!
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Got to see this awesome rig in person. These 2wd K5s are so much fun on the road. The 6 speed auto is like magic sauce. Phillip and his father Paul were killer hosts. They have a drool-worthy collection of toys. And as always, Phillip taught me something new...freakin' door striker bushings!!!
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Such a good time! Really glad you guys popped in for a few. I love sharing knowledge and learning new stuff! I wish I had Buffy's face on video when he closed the doors on the blazer. Hehe Door striker bushings for the win.
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
such a great thread. thanks for posting. would love to have a 2wd set up like this..
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Very cool build. I appreciated watching you work out all the details.
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
phillipm, any updates on the upper door seals? Did they make any difference in wind noise?
I just got back into the K5 world with a 55K original mile 1989 Jimmy. Trying to decide whether to take the gamble on new weatherstripping on the cab, or just try the upper auxiliary door seals. It's tight for the most part, and only seems to make "extra" wind noise with a "crosswind".
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Phillip, I'm wondering if you can give a re-cap on your learnings with the A/C and given the chance to start over, what you'd recommend? Sounds like you would advocate for the Vintage Air from the beginning, what about compressor choice? I'm about to start my 5.3 install in my suburban, and I'm aiming for cool air when done. Besides the interior volume difference between my suburban and your blazer, I've also got the rear air I'd like to include in the mix. Thanks for any advice you can provide after your experimentation.
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Side note, I'm building a rear air system that will sit within my center console. I don't have much to share at the moment and I've been working slowly on it for a few years now but maybe I'll actually finish it this year and can share that too. Hopefully that answers your questions. Let me know if it doesn't. |
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Thank you!!
Will the addition of your rear air materially change your compressor requirements, do you know? What is the unit out of? I wondered if I should explore one out of a newer suburban or tahoe, vs. the original unit. Sounds like I should abandon my hopes of running the LS compressor before I start, that's helpful to know now. I have a 10SE18F compressor, which I've been able to find zero information on the internet for.
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Sounds good! Looking into universal condensers, but I plan to run the largest one I can come up with. I'm also not above completely remaking the core support to allow something larger if needs be.
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Will do! Are you running the 709 in the low mount position? Or did you have to move it up on the passenger side?
And I'll stop polluting your build thread with my questions, but your retrospectives have been extremely valuable to me as I'm sure it has been for others too. Thanks again!
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
phillip,
I just happen to check out the blazer/sub builds on here and came across your build. you guys (you & dad) are very talented purposeful builders ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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phillip, I went to good guys, but I forgot to look for you... sorry I didn't - aarrggg. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was surprised by the lack of vendors though. my friend (who had never been to a show before) really enjoyed it & is now hooked!..LOL How is the blazer doing now with a few miles under it's belt?
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Thought I'd take a moment to highlight a new upgrade. We started in 2019 planning out a rear a/c system for the blazer after my infant son was sweating beads and very unhappy in the back seat! Well, it took some time but it's now all in the truck and working. System is a Socoro and is plumbed in parallel with the front Vintage Air system. It's running a refrigerant solenoid for freeze protection on the rear and has it's own drier per V/As recommendation. I had to do a little trimming to the inside of my console but as you can see, my console was no show piece before with the bottom broken as it was. I'm running a Sanden sd7H15 compressor, a 16x26" condenser and dual CTS-V GM fans. Here are some pictures. I don't have any final photos with the wires all wrapped and cleaned up but you get the idea. Haha So far it's blowing high 40*s out of the rear and makes it much more comfortable in the back seat.
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Very cool idea! How is it for noise when running the unit?
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This unit is 2 speed. On low it's barely audible over the front a/c on medium or higher with the radio on. On high, it's a little louder but not obnoxious IMO. Again, going down the road with wind noise, front a/c, radio, and everything.. still not really adding much noise. But, I think all of that is personal preference. I'm used to my OBS Tahoe rear air and this is not as loud as that is.
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Re: 78 2wd Blazer - LS Swap and more..
Very cool upgrade! (pun intended)
For that blower, where is it getting its intake air from outside the console? Is there openings that can't be seen after its all installed?
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