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71 TopCat · 08-06-2008, 10:36 PM

Thanks to vtblazer and estig70 for introducing me to this sub forum. Thanks Guys. Here are some pics of my K5 and kids cooling down after wheelin this Sunday.

BLUE THUNDER · 08-06-2008, 11:50 PM

Nice blazer. Welcome to the board. Mario

Chevyman63 · 08-07-2008, 06:36 AM

Welcome from Michigan.

Nice ride.

vtblazer · 08-07-2008, 07:49 AM

Welcome, enjoy the ride.

haus · 08-07-2008, 08:02 AM

nice blazer. welcome from the far east.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-07-2008, 10:10 AM

Glad you made it to this subforum. Okay, more and better pics are a must of that great looking K5!

Can you shoot a couple pics of your BBC and how it fits around the firewall. What problems did you run into and what were your solutions.

I've got a BBC in my 69 K20 and always interested in seeing others.

Jtrux · 08-07-2008, 10:32 AM

Looked like a regular old blazer at first then I read the sig, nice!

71 TopCat · 08-07-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Glad you made it to this subforum. Okay, more and better pics are a must of that great looking K5!

Can you shoot a couple pics of your BBC and how it fits around the firewall. What problems did you run into and what were your solutions.

I've got a BBC in my 69 K20 and always interested in seeing others.

Ya, not a problem. Just bear with me a couple of days, been working long hours and not getting home till after dark but i will post some more pics and details about them.

71 TopCat · 08-07-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 TopCat

Thanks to vtblazer and estig70 for introducing me to this sub forum. Thanks Guys. Here are some pics of my K5 and kids cooling down after wheelin this Sunday.

I apologize, I forgot to Thank Yukon Jack as well for steering me into this sub forum.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-07-2008, 02:53 PM

To the REAL club

**OleSenna** · 08-07-2008, 05:05 PM

Howdy, from Georgia. Nice K5!

1972CST · 08-07-2008, 09:44 PM

Welcome-nice ride!

68GMC454 · 08-08-2008, 06:23 AM

nice blazer.. welcome

Big J · 08-08-2008, 07:40 AM

Nice, looks like a real power house. Definitely have to see more pics..

71 TopCat · 08-11-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Glad you made it to this subforum. Okay, more and better pics are a must of that great looking K5!

Can you shoot a couple pics of your BBC and how it fits around the firewall. What problems did you run into and what were your solutions.

I've got a BBC in my 69 K20 and always interested in seeing others.

There she is. I'm still working out the bugs thats why its a mess (especially the wiring) the biggest problem was working out the cooling. The factory SBC cooling was not enough, I talked about it a bit in this forum http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285740 . The next thing was Hedder clearance. the frame had to be notched and boxed for reinforcement to allow the headers some room to jump around since we added a complete roller top end. The motor mounts had to be customized a bit with an offset to the rear.

The 454 is coming back out within a month or so now that most of the bugs have been worked out so I can clean everything else up including the firewall. I will definitely post some more pics when its back together since it will have a few more performance mods added. Like a Elect. fuel pump, ignition upgrade and OH YA it will no longer be a 454, shes movin on up in life to a 489 Stroker.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-11-2008, 09:24 AM

Nice looking ride and welcome o the board from southern oregon.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-11-2008, 09:34 AM

Wow, I'm surprised the frame had to be modified that much. I had to grind a little for clearance for a couple tubes.

Just goes to show how the bbc swap is always unique in regards to what must be done to get your bbc in your own truck/K5.

Eager to see the 489 stroker project!

71 TopCat · 08-11-2008, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Wow, I'm surprised the frame had to be modified that much. I had to grind a little for clearance for a couple tubes.

Just goes to show how the bbc swap is always unique in regards to what must be done to get your bbc in your own truck/K5.

Eager to see the 489 stroker project!

Yea, I probably could of used tighter headers but this way its set up for worst case conditions. when the 454 comes back out, I'm also going to brace the frame rails to each other for additional support. I've been told I dont need to and its overkill but thats exactly what I want "overkill"

Yukon Jack, you think I can see some pic's of your BBC?

Thanks,

Kleantouch · 08-11-2008, 12:31 PM

Welcome- good looking K5- Here's a pic of my BBC- I moved my whole drive train up 1 inch to clear the firewall- put in a 4-core radiator, and no problems with the Hooker Super Comp Headers. 6 MPG idling or 70. What a ride! I miss that truck....

71 TopCat · 08-11-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kleantouch

Welcome- good looking K5- Here's a pic of my BBC- I moved my whole drive train up 1 inch to clear the firewall- put in a 4-core radiator, and no problems with the Hooker Super Comp Headers. 6 MPG idling or 70. What a ride! I miss that truck....

Thanks Kleantouch.

I didnt know I had a heating problem till I got out off roading in the HOT and very dry Califonia summer without moving air and running very high RPM's. Didnt have a problem on the streets, heres a link where I wrote about it a bit more. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285740.

Compression = Heat, we all know that typically factory Big Blocks are low compression motors. So we installed a high compression roller cam (dont remember exact specs off top of my head) and worked over 396 heads, in addition she only runs on 91 octane fuel. this combination made it 9:1 adding quite a bit of heat as well. The 489 Stroker conversion will be at least 10:1. But now I'm not worried about keeping it cool, the cooling system is pretty much OVERKILLED.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-11-2008, 04:38 PM

Here is a great thread showing and giving information about bbc fitment in the 67-72 trucks and 69-72 K5's. You ought to throw your pics and info in there even though the thread is getting a little old - it is still a good reference thread.

There are a few pics of my solution to my major firewall issues in the above post - here is a pic of the 454 before the body was installed.

08-06-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
71 TopCat PLAY HARD.....OR DONT PLAY! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 57	New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Thanks to vtblazer and estig70 for introducing me to this sub forum. Thanks Guys. Here are some pics of my K5 and kids cooling down after wheelin this Sunday. Attached Images __________________ IF YOU DONT HURT..........YOU NOT TRYING HARD ENOUGH. 71 CST BLAZER 4X4, 1 TON, 496 STROKER/TH400, NP205, D44/14BOLT LOCKER, 35" BFG'S,... 68 C30 292 LB (POP'S BOUGHT IT BRAN NEW) 05 2500 4X4 DURAMAX CREWCAB 79 FLH HD 95CI EVO :b69

08-06-2008, 11:50 PM	#2
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Nice blazer. Welcome to the board. Mario

08-07-2008, 06:36 AM	#3
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Welcome from Michigan. Nice ride. __________________ 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

08-07-2008, 07:49 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Welcome, enjoy the ride.

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haus MMMM Ramen! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 118	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum nice blazer. welcome from the far east. __________________ Tim - 1970 chevy blazer

08-07-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Glad you made it to this subforum. Okay, more and better pics are a must of that great looking K5! Can you shoot a couple pics of your BBC and how it fits around the firewall. What problems did you run into and what were your solutions. I've got a BBC in my 69 K20 and always interested in seeing others. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-07-2008, 10:32 AM	#7
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Looked like a regular old blazer at first then I read the sig, nice! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-07-2008, 02:53 PM	#10
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08-07-2008, 05:05 PM	#11
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Howdy, from Georgia. Nice K5! __________________ OleSenna

08-07-2008, 09:44 PM	#12
1972CST Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord NC Posts: 511	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Welcome-nice ride!

08-08-2008, 06:23 AM	#13
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08-08-2008, 07:40 AM	#14
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08-11-2008, 09:24 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Nice looking ride and welcome o the board from southern oregon. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-11-2008, 09:34 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Wow, I'm surprised the frame had to be modified that much. I had to grind a little for clearance for a couple tubes. Just goes to show how the bbc swap is always unique in regards to what must be done to get your bbc in your own truck/K5. Eager to see the 489 stroker project! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 08-11-2008 at 09:41 AM.

08-11-2008, 12:31 PM	#19
Kleantouch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lake Charles LA Posts: 138	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Welcome- good looking K5- Here's a pic of my BBC- I moved my whole drive train up 1 inch to clear the firewall- put in a 4-core radiator, and no problems with the Hooker Super Comp Headers. 6 MPG idling or 70. What a ride! I miss that truck.... Attached Images



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08-11-2008, 04:38 PM	#21
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New K5 Guy, first time on Blazer/Jimmy forum Here is a great thread showing and giving information about bbc fitment in the 67-72 trucks and 69-72 K5's. You ought to throw your pics and info in there even though the thread is getting a little old - it is still a good reference thread. There are a few pics of my solution to my major firewall issues in the above post - here is a pic of the 454 before the body was installed. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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