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Jtrux · 07-12-2010, 12:04 AM

New engine really just means more work for me. I'm sure i'll kick my self for not just bolting a 350 in like 99.9% of the rest of the world but once complete I wont have any complaints!

Here's the story, Critter has recently been scouring the internet adds looking for NV4500's for his build and came across a complete package deal with a 6.0/NV4500/NP241. The owner did not want to separate the combo and Critter didn't really want another 6.0 since he already has a nice low mileage one so he felt the need to call me and disrupt my sanity and tell me about the good deal. I spent the next few nights tossing and turning trying to decide if I should do it or not and the following pics should confirm my decision.

It's a 2000 model 6.0 with 120K btw.

No idea what i'm doing now, just gonna wait til Critter does all the research and installs his then i'm gonna have him come over and install mine

Actually with as slow as we both are by the time either of us get close to getting them installed there will be something waaaaay better out that we want and the cycle will begin once again.

Oh, the engine will be bolted to my SM465/NP205 combo, I have a 4 inch lift and will have 33" tires with 3.42 gears. Front axle is stock Dana 44 and the rear axle is a 6 lug semi floating 14 bolt. With those gears and tires it should be just about the same as I had bone stock with 3.08's and small tires and an overdrive isn't really necessary and I also really like my 4 speed so i'm keeping it.

Critter · 07-12-2010, 12:06 AM

We are both screwed!

hgs_notes · 07-12-2010, 09:37 AM

At least you can help each other out, er, well, hmm, ok, maybe just be there looking at each other over a beer wondering what to do next.

Jtrux · 07-12-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

At least you can help each other out, er, well, hmm, ok, maybe just be there looking at each other over a beer wondering what to do next.

That's pretty accurate!

Thealien · 07-12-2010, 06:00 PM

If I can do it you can do it.

Is it running yet?

Jtrux · 07-12-2010, 06:47 PM

Well it ran in the truck, but it will be a ways before it's running in my POS. One day though I will post a vid of the engine running/blowing up but it will be a ways away.

BLUE THUNDER · 07-12-2010, 09:36 PM

Sweet dude! I can't wait to ck it out. I'll help too. Well, at least drink some beer.

Otsa580 · 07-13-2010, 07:43 AM

At least you can buy more beer with the money you saved on the engine!

Can't wait to see some installation progress as I hope to have an ls series engine in mine also.

Cap'n Hook · 07-13-2010, 05:29 PM

Throw the 6.0 in the back of the blazer and tell anyone who asks what motor is has, say it's got a 11.7L (5.7 + 6.0 = 11.7)

Jtrux · 07-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Hook

Throw the 6.0 in the back of the blazer and tell anyone who asks what motor is has, say it's got a 11.7L (5.7 + 6.0 = 11.7)

Probably the closest it will ever get to being installed.

my67chevytruck · 07-13-2010, 09:52 PM

Sweetness, sounds like a plan. Hmm, I cam bs and drink some beer as well.

Critter · 07-13-2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n Hook

Throw the 6.0 in the back of the blazer and tell anyone who asks what motor is has, say it's got a 11.7L (5.7 + 6.0 = 11.7)

He can't do that, the 350 isn't installed right now either! I guess we could stuff them BOTH in the back...

BLUE THUNDER · 07-13-2010, 10:38 PM

Did someone say beer drinkin'? Like Billy Currington's song says, "I'm pretty good at drinking beer!"

07-12-2010, 12:04 AM	#1
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Look at my new engine!! New engine really just means more work for me. I'm sure i'll kick my self for not just bolting a 350 in like 99.9% of the rest of the world but once complete I wont have any complaints! Here's the story, Critter has recently been scouring the internet adds looking for NV4500's for his build and came across a complete package deal with a 6.0/NV4500/NP241. The owner did not want to separate the combo and Critter didn't really want another 6.0 since he already has a nice low mileage one so he felt the need to call me and disrupt my sanity and tell me about the good deal. I spent the next few nights tossing and turning trying to decide if I should do it or not and the following pics should confirm my decision. It's a 2000 model 6.0 with 120K btw. No idea what i'm doing now, just gonna wait til Critter does all the research and installs his then i'm gonna have him come over and install mine Actually with as slow as we both are by the time either of us get close to getting them installed there will be something waaaaay better out that we want and the cycle will begin once again. Oh, the engine will be bolted to my SM465/NP205 combo, I have a 4 inch lift and will have 33" tires with 3.42 gears. Front axle is stock Dana 44 and the rear axle is a 6 lug semi floating 14 bolt. With those gears and tires it should be just about the same as I had bone stock with 3.08's and small tires and an overdrive isn't really necessary and I also really like my 4 speed so i'm keeping it. __________________ 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!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 07-12-2010 at 12:08 AM.

07-12-2010, 12:06 AM	#2
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Look at my new engine!! We are both screwed! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-12-2010, 09:37 AM	#3
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07-12-2010, 06:00 PM	#5
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: Look at my new engine!! If I can do it you can do it. Is it running yet? __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

07-12-2010, 06:47 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Look at my new engine!! Well it ran in the truck, but it will be a ways before it's running in my POS. One day though I will post a vid of the engine running/blowing up but it will be a ways away. __________________ 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!!!

07-12-2010, 09:36 PM	#7
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Look at my new engine!! Sweet dude! I can't wait to ck it out. I'll help too. Well, at least drink some beer.

07-13-2010, 07:43 AM	#8
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: Look at my new engine!! At least you can buy more beer with the money you saved on the engine! Can't wait to see some installation progress as I hope to have an ls series engine in mine also. __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer 1997 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 2010 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 Last edited by Otsa580; 07-13-2010 at 07:44 AM.

07-13-2010, 05:29 PM	#9
Cap'n Hook Workin to live... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 261	Re: Look at my new engine!! Throw the 6.0 in the back of the blazer and tell anyone who asks what motor is has, say it's got a 11.7L (5.7 + 6.0 = 11.7) __________________ Jason

07-13-2010, 09:52 PM	#11
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07-13-2010, 10:38 PM	#13
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: Look at my new engine!! Did someone say beer drinkin'? Like Billy Currington's song says, "I'm pretty good at drinking beer!"



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