Project Sandstorm. 1971 Blazer 4wd, Boosted carb'd 454 sand beast

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by truckster

That's a monster. How much power do you expect it to put out?

Well, good question. I built the motor to support upwards of 1200hp.
Turbos would peak at 1200 also. My trans MIGHT support 600. lol. And my drivelines.
I just wanted something with a solid 700 wheel horsepower with TONS of room to grow. ITs more of a show rig then a crawler. It does have lockers and what not, but it will never see mud or rocks, just sand and shows.

[lyrikz]

Pretty stupid what photobucket did. Completely ruined my whole post./ Cant decide if i should repost the pics, or screw it.

Anyways, i have some more pics.

Twin turbs. Almost ready to fire it up.

[jaros44sr]

thats gotta be one of the coolest looking Mo-turs

[Spf79]

So awesome... please continue to post.

[Thealien]

That looks "FUN" Scary fun!! Blazers have such a short wheelbase they get squirrely pretty quick. Looking forward to seeing this finished!

[C.I.Blazer]

Looks amazing. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[lyrikz]

If anyone is interested, the frame is forsale. As pictured.

1971 Blazer frame

[lyrikz]

Updates if anyones here.

The frame is now a full custom 2wd blazer frame from no limit engineering.

Here is the first start up video.
https://youtu.be/Kt3vbcqMt-4

I will post some more pics and videos if this actually works.

[lyrikz]

Rear air suspension.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D46QO0mG-GM

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Rear air suspension.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D46QO0mG-GM

Front air suspension.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkwIW-4djgs

[parb]

Mind posting a few pics of the suspension? Did you go 4 link? What about up front?
Rack and pinion steering?

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by parb

Mind posting a few pics of the suspension? Did you go 4 link? What about up front?
Rack and pinion steering?

Heeey, a response.

Its all custom up front. Control arms, air bags. Rack and pinion is a mustang rack from flaming river.

Ill get pics. Thanks for looking.

[parb]

Its summer, i'm sure lots of folks are busy doing summery things. I always found the forum the most active in the colder months...

did you buy the super charged engine or did you build it? it looks awesome.

Going with the flaming river electric power assist on the steering?

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by parb

Its summer, i'm sure lots of folks are busy doing summery things. I always found the forum the most active in the colder months...

did you buy the super charged engine or did you build it? it looks awesome.

Going with the flaming river electric power assist on the steering?

Its a turbocharged engine that i built.
No electric power assist.

[parb]

Super cool!

Would you mind sharing what you're thinking for the rest of the build?
Stock interior? Ac? Hardtop or soft top? Rims and tires?
Changing color?

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by parb

Super cool!

Would you mind sharing what you're thinking for the rest of the build?
Stock interior? Ac? Hardtop or soft top? Rims and tires?
Changing color?

Wheels are a custom build i had done through american racing. I have my own custom part number now. Here is a pic. This is a drawing of what it will look like when done. Basic interior, custom seats. Stuff like that.

[parb]

I like it. I know that everyone on the internet has an opinion, and i have one...

I would consider a different rear view mirror. I think that mirror draws the eyes to it in a way that detracts. I would play around with a replicating the wheel well radiuses.

I also think front hinged hood would look sick on that truck. especially with the type of engine you got on it. A bit more work, but from the rendering of the hood i think you have the clearances for it.

I'm digging more and more the monochromatic look, there is something pretty cool about it.

Going rear exhaust or behind rear wheel exhaust? 3" pipes?

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by parb

I like it. I know that everyone on the internet has an opinion, and i have one...

I would consider a different rear view mirror. I think that mirror draws the eyes to it in a way that detracts. I would play around with a replicating the wheel well radiuses.

I also think front hinged hood would look sick on that truck. especially with the type of engine you got on it. A bit more work, but from the rendering of the hood i think you have the clearances for it.

I'm digging more and more the monochromatic look, there is something pretty cool about it.

Going rear exhaust or behind rear wheel exhaust? 3" pipes?

Yes, rear 3 inch exhaust

[gringoloco]

Dang, this thing got serious!
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[lyrikz]

WELP, vehicle is now a driver. Maybe another full weekend and it will be done.
IDK how to post videos or anything anymore. Custom interior is done.
Here is where i post pics and videos.

https://instagram.com/chaser117?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=

[lyrikz]

I never come here anymore, sorry.
Blazer is done. 95%. Working on small things now.

No idea how to add pics anymore. lol.

Stereo is in. also. im working on rebuilding the top now. Tons of pics there. IF this picks back up ill update where im at today.

[NDM]

Please Please Please Please keep this updated. I LOVE THIS TRUCK!

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by NDM

Please Please Please Please keep this updated. I LOVE THIS TRUCK!

Driving and test tuning it now. Almost done. Working on stereo now.

Here is one of my first test hits. 40% throttle. 5 psi. Rips the tires. Makes 2.5 lbs off idle. 17psi max. Should be 700 to 800 on 93 octane. 1000 plus on e85. Scary.

I have a video, i dont know how to post videos here anymore.

[lyrikz]

TURBO NOISES!!

[NDM]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

TURBO NOISES!!

Turn off kid mode on youtube so people can leave comments. I would love to help with the stereo mode. I am big into that. You can go with a Joying Android unit without cutting the dash (Mekede and Teyes are great too but not flat like Joyings screen). You can see it on my Blazer. I will show a video link where I did some testing for some midbass components.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvCNSjkTylU&t=98s

I am about to move forward with my LT swap. Your truck is motivating me!