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**jaros44sr** · 01-02-2009, 06:43 AM

Nice stuff there, did you install the locker? Could you give me a site for the rotors, I went back and reread your thread but didn't see anything

I'm trying to assemble my HEI, but I'm stuck on which springs to install on the mechanical advance? Any ideas, I'm thinking the lightest ones, to give me total advance rite away, but don't know...

if this is a hijack, I will delete and post it on mine

vtblazer · 01-02-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice stuff there, did you install the locker? Could you give me a site for the rotors, I went back and reread your thread but didn't see anything

I'm trying to assemble my HEI, but I'm stuck on which springs to install on the mechanical advance? Any ideas, I'm thinking the lightest ones, to give me total advance rite away, but don't know...

if this is a hijack, I will delete and post it on mine

All the front axle parts came from here:
http://extremeaxlesales.com/contact-us.aspx

I didn't install a locker, this axle already has a limited slip in it and that's fine for now.

As for the springs in your HEI, do they you any specs telling you which springs do what?
(what RPM they reach total advance)
I've always liked the idea of matching the cam profile.

**jaros44sr** · 01-02-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

All the front axle parts came from here:
http://extremeaxlesales.com/contact-us.aspx

I didn't install a locker, this axle already has a limited slip in it and that's fine for now.

As for the springs in your HEI, do they you any specs telling you which springs do what?
(what RPM they reach total advance)
I've always liked the idea of matching the cam profile.

OK on the locker, I now understand...

On the HEI I opened it up and the factory has installed the lightest springs...curve start 400,engine RPM total 1600. I think I opened a can of worms with this stuff, as I have no idea what I'm doing. There is a thread/FAQ on the pickup side I will be reading and trying to understand in the next couple days. My head hurts already, and I haven't even thought about cam profile. Is there an easy way out???

vtblazer · 01-02-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Is there an easy way out???

Sure, leave things alone until you get it running, from there start the 'real world' testing.

**jaros44sr** · 01-02-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Sure, leave things alone until you get it running, from there start the 'real world' testing.

Mounted the HEI in the motor this morning, get motor running and set up for the road. I plan to run manifold vacuum, OK?...sounds like a plan

Thanks for the link

EFI70Blazer · 01-02-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Hubs & disc's all set.

Decided to tone down the ARB cover a tad too.

Nothing special but here's the latest pix:

Front end looks awesome. Are you putting a Detroit locker in the rear or did i miss that somewhere?

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Mounted the HEI in the motor this morning, get motor running and set up for the road. I plan to run manifold vacuum, OK?...sounds like a plan

Hopefully you don't have an adjustable vacuum advance on your HEI. Just 1 more thing you have to mess with to get it dialed in right.

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by EFI70Blazer

Front end looks awesome. Are you putting a Detroit locker in the rear or did i miss that somewhere?

Already has a Detroit in it from the factory.

The axle set is from an '86 CUCV truck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-03-2009, 08:24 AM

Kurt,

I was curious about something,

How many gallons per mile?

Looking Sweet

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Kurt,

I was curious about something,

How many gallons per mile?

Looking Sweet

Craig, I think it will surprise a lot of people, maybe you the most with that 'gallons per mile' shot.

Just guessing, I'll throw out...12 to 15 mpg at least, possibly better.

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Thanks for the link

NAP

Ask for Doug, real decent guy to deal with.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-03-2009, 09:33 AM

WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's

GQ didn't have overdrive.

Quick edit:

Overdrive isn't what 'makes' good fuel economy, it only lends to the options of gearing.

That being the case, GQ had 35's w/3:08's, a great highway gear combo but a really/really poor 'around town set up, that's where you paid dearly for the MPG you got.

Having overdrive allows for a much higher number gearing (4:11's/4:46's etc)
So...with the 4:56's getting the big pig rolling is easier and with the 30% overdrive and a locked up torque converter from the 700r, highway RPM's are going to be right around the 2K mark @ 65mph giving the small block a chance to 'relax' a little.

I realize you already knew all that stuff and were just busting on my blazer balls in the first place.

*FormerMember* · 01-03-2009, 10:17 AM

Also, the 700R4 has a steeper first gear, which will get the pig rolling easier.

Big J · 01-03-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's

WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.

Shoulda got real good mileage with it sittin' for so long, lol....

Just teasin'. Hope this next project works out better.

vtblazer · 01-03-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.

Chevyman63 · 01-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

WOW, I didn't realize "GQ" ever made it out of the garage and onto the road.

Shoulda got real good mileage with it sittin' for so long, lol....

Just teasin'. Hope this next project works out better.

Ouch...that's gonna leave a mark!

**Ron 586** · 01-03-2009, 04:08 PM

I took a 3 mile cruise in GQ about 2 years ago. I made a big mistake when I didn't buy it when I had a chance. Spilled milk, just move on and see what happens down the road.

vtblazer · 01-08-2009, 07:13 PM

Okay, still waiting on the Ballistic arms to get here.

Axles are done, hubs are done...all I wanna do is get this thing finished and back under the blazer.

vtblazer · 01-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Decided to move ahead without the arms.

Called Ballistic on Friday again and the parts still hadn't even shipped out, so I did everything else and will install the arms when they finally get here.

Turned out to be a pretty fun rebuild, should last a good long time.

It's a decent D60, 35slpine outer stub shafts, Warn premium lockouts, limited slip in the diff & all the innards are now happy.

Chevyman63 · 01-11-2009, 09:26 PM

Progress...Cool!

4bynut · 01-11-2009, 09:47 PM

Lookin Good!! I hope them arms are worth the wait. I was planning on getting a pair later but maybe i should order them now. Maybe then i'd have them by the time i'm ready to use them.

Jason

vtblazer · 01-12-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 4bynut

Lookin Good!! I hope them arms are worth the wait. I was planning on getting a pair later but maybe i should order them now. Maybe then i'd have them by the time i'm ready to use them.

Jason

To be fair, I think there was some sort of 'goof up' within their system, I don't believe this is the norm, I've heard their generally really good about getting product out but who really knows, certainly didn't work that way in my case.

Guess I better clean up that McUgly tie rod, huh?

Big J · 01-12-2009, 09:49 AM

Wow look how much U-bolt ya got left. You should toss some 4" blocks in there and get it up some more.

What color ya paintin' the tie rod? Orange, grey, or black?

**jaros44sr** · 01-12-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

To be fair, I think there was some sort of 'goof up' within their system, I don't believe this is the norm, I've heard their generally really good about getting product out but who really knows, certainly didn't work that way in my case.

Guess I better clean up that McUgly tie rod, huh?

I didn't want to say it, but since you brought it up. Yes, clean it up while you're waiting for parts

...Rest of it looks sweet tho

vtblazer · 01-12-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

Wow look how much U-bolt ya got left. You should toss some 4" blocks in there and get it up some more.

What color ya paintin' the tie rod? Orange, grey, or black?

When I had the U-bolts made up, I asked em to add an inch in total, just incase I run a thicker spring pack.
Problem is, I'm not sure they threaded them low enough.

Tie Rod color...? Guess I had that one coming didn't I?

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I didn't want to say it, but since you brought it up. Yes, clean it up while you're waiting for parts

...Rest of it looks sweet tho

Still on the cuff about just doing a high steer now...dunno yet.
Don't really care for the way the T/R covers up my bling-bling cover ya know.

01-02-2009, 06:43 AM	#451
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,693	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Nice stuff there, did you install the locker? Could you give me a site for the rotors, I went back and reread your thread but didn't see anything I'm trying to assemble my HEI, but I'm stuck on which springs to install on the mechanical advance? Any ideas, I'm thinking the lightest ones, to give me total advance rite away, but don't know... if this is a hijack, I will delete and post it on mine __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-03-2009, 08:24 AM	#458
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Kurt, I was curious about something, How many gallons per mile? Looking Sweet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#461
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way WOW, that is good, I didn't get that in "GQ" with 3.08's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-03-2009, 10:17 AM	#463
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Also, the 700R4 has a steeper first gear, which will get the pig rolling easier.

01-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#467
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way I took a 3 mile cruise in GQ about 2 years ago. I made a big mistake when I didn't buy it when I had a chance. Spilled milk, just move on and see what happens down the road. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

01-08-2009, 07:13 PM	#468
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Okay, still waiting on the Ballistic arms to get here. Axles are done, hubs are done...all I wanna do is get this thing finished and back under the blazer.

01-11-2009, 09:06 PM	#469
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Decided to move ahead without the arms. Called Ballistic on Friday again and the parts still hadn't even shipped out, so I did everything else and will install the arms when they finally get here. Turned out to be a pretty fun rebuild, should last a good long time. It's a decent D60, 35slpine outer stub shafts, Warn premium lockouts, limited slip in the diff & all the innards are now happy. Attached Images

01-11-2009, 09:26 PM	#470
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Progress...Cool! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

01-11-2009, 09:47 PM	#471
4bynut Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Morrison, IL Posts: 793	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Lookin Good!! I hope them arms are worth the wait. I was planning on getting a pair later but maybe i should order them now. Maybe then i'd have them by the time i'm ready to use them. Jason __________________ 2007 Chevy 2500HD crew cab, 4x4, duramax w/Allison trans. 2001 Chevy ZR2 Ext. cab 4x4 (DD) 1967 Chevy SWB 4x4, BBC, Th400, NP205, 6" lift, and 35's (In Process) 1970 Chevy Blazer 4x4, BBC, TH400, NP241, 6" lift, and 38.5 boggers in front, 44 boggers on the rear ( mud racer project) Last edited by 4bynut; 01-11-2009 at 09:48 PM.

01-12-2009, 09:49 AM	#473
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: Building a Blazer - vtblazer's Way Wow look how much U-bolt ya got left. You should toss some 4" blocks in there and get it up some more. What color ya paintin' the tie rod? Orange, grey, or black? __________________ BAZINGA! My Build



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