So this is what is going on my motor this summer
Well it's supposed to be 98* here today so I'd say it's summer... where's the pics of this sucker on your truck?
CK5
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76 Blazer Project thread Updated 6/19/15 Long over due updates
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Well it's supposed to be 98* here today so I'd say it's summer... where's the pics of this sucker on your truck?
the work is currently in progress but i have to find my camera so i can get some pictures i hope to have the transmission out tonight
So i pulled my engine out to change out the camshaft and rod bolts. I discovered a little more internal damage than i want so the block is now at the machine shop getting bored and balanced.
Cam Bearing Wear
Rust Spot in the Cylinder
To get the motor out it took a bit of lowering of my truck
Cam Bearing Wear
Rust Spot in the Cylinder
To get the motor out it took a bit of lowering of my truck
Nice progress.... 
I like this K5. Gonna cam it while you have the engine apart?
Martin
Martin
muddycowboy
Registered Member
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yep thats why i pulled it out i am adding a blower cam to it the specs are
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Here are some pics of the engine assembly
desertrat67
Hawk Driver
I like. I like a lot!
Thank you for painting the block orange by the way. All SBC's should be orange. BBC's as well.
Martin
Martin
awsome, that thing must have a crazy amount of power!
It should, i still have a lot of cal work to do so its going to be a while until its really ready for full throttle
nbilby
Registered Member
Just Wondering...
Do you think that a 3" body lift would help with some of the clearance issues with the AC and the exaust? I was thinking of finding a way to mount the motor mounts a couple inches higher that way the AC and exaust wouldnt hit the frame. Nice swap. How is that whipple charger coming along? Did you use the stock wiring harness? What did you do about all the guages? I was also going to retro fit the instrument cluster out of my donor '01 into a blank dash panel.
Do you think that a 3" body lift would help with some of the clearance issues with the AC and the exaust? I was thinking of finding a way to mount the motor mounts a couple inches higher that way the AC and exaust wouldnt hit the frame. Nice swap. How is that whipple charger coming along? Did you use the stock wiring harness? What did you do about all the guages? I was also going to retro fit the instrument cluster out of my donor '01 into a blank dash panel.
Body lifts only raise the body and the clearance issues are with the frame so it
would not help you at all.
well it has been a while so i figured i would throw up some pics of what i have recently done to this truck, After having my breaks go out while wheeling i decided to re do my brakes and get rid of the rear drums.
bush light..... 
sexy
bush light.....
lol, not mine, when i bought some parts the guy put a bunch of small parts in that box. I like dark beers myself
