Haven't we seen the blue and silver one before?
They are both good looking examples of k5 blazer. Square body.
They are both good looking examples of k5 blazer. Square body.
CK5
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I did just join, glad i did. I have been wanting a k5 blazer and now have the ability to get it. Also, if anyone sees or knows of any for sale in any part of the country I'm happy to have a link for it.
I guess the other question I have is engine upgrade. Most I see are 5.7 v-8 but want a stroker kit on whatever engine is in it. Does going up to a 383 or even a 408 turn out good for k5? Of course it all depends on what the individual wants, I won't be doing any crazy off road, mostly on street. But as just a basic thought on the engine, value in each for the blazer and drawbacks some may know of. I am not about to do this work myself so it will be done by a professional company that does this type of work.
I'm not sure as I have never posted on here before but it is from a national sales place. Hopefully I find the one that fits best for me.
Full size Blazers were sold from '69-'94.
The GMT400 Blazers were sold from '92-'94, and renamed Tahoe in '95. There were 2 door and 4 door Tahoes from '95-'99.
Martin
Correct about the GMT400 Blazers made from '92-'94.
The Tahoe was available in 2 door or 4 door from '95-'99 though.
Martin
The K5 badge was last used on '88 Blazers. All '87-'91 full size Blazers are V series.
Martin
R/V Series trucks were built from '87-'91.
The entire 1987 light duty truck line was R/V bodies.
From '88-'89 you could get a R20 3+3 or Bonus Cab.
From '88-'89 you could get a regular cab R30/V30 cab and chassis truck.
From '88-'91 you could get an R30 or V30 3+3 or Bonus Cab.
From '88-'91 you could the Blazer, Jimmy, or Suburban in R/V bodies.
Martin
Stroking a perfectly fine running engine is silly.
If the engine needs work, go ahead, but no reason to otherwise.
Martin
Cool thing about chevys, there is a crap load of engine choices
There's straight sixes, v-6s, v-8s,.
The v-8s come in small block, big block, and diesel.
I would say the 350 (5.7) is most common. Which is great, as there has been and most likely will continue to be tons of aftermarket power parts available for it. A well built reliable 350 can make 350÷ horsepower all day long, no problem.
Great for a daily driver and off roading.
If you get one that needs a new motor you can get one already assembled, dyno tested ready to go.
Are you mechanically inclined or will you have a shop do the work?
Don't know what you expect as far as mileage, the 79 I just bought gets 10.5 mpg on average.
It has 4.10 gears (High rpm's) and a 400 small block. It does not have an overdrive gear.
You will most likely get more confused before it makes sense. Stay away from dealers, buy from private individuals when possible.
There's straight sixes, v-6s, v-8s,.
The v-8s come in small block, big block, and diesel.
I would say the 350 (5.7) is most common. Which is great, as there has been and most likely will continue to be tons of aftermarket power parts available for it. A well built reliable 350 can make 350÷ horsepower all day long, no problem.
Great for a daily driver and off roading.
If you get one that needs a new motor you can get one already assembled, dyno tested ready to go.
Are you mechanically inclined or will you have a shop do the work?
Don't know what you expect as far as mileage, the 79 I just bought gets 10.5 mpg on average.
It has 4.10 gears (High rpm's) and a 400 small block. It does not have an overdrive gear.
You will most likely get more confused before it makes sense. Stay away from dealers, buy from private individuals when possible.
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The GM TBI is a great running system. It does not like to have things changed. Making a TBI truck run right with a stroker kit is going to require additional tuning. Just something to keep in mind.
Yes I think someone else a year or so ago was looking at that k5.
I am not sure is same truck, but it feels like it.
I'm going to be getting one that is road ready and is in good working condition. As far as mileage I'm not concerned. And yes there are many choices for the chevy, I was leaning to diesel but have since come back to gasoline.
I will be having a shop do the work and a time frame is not set. I'll go with how it comes at first and take it from there. I plan on having this truck for as long as I can drive. I am lucky enough that I have the ability to sink as much money into the truck as I want, so the cost is not much of a factor.
I want to have a good thundering sound coming from it. I want it to have the power when wanted. So not trying to fully max it out as turbo can crank up the HP but don't want the delay and what comes with it. Would like it to be the engine itself giving the power. Why I'm wanting to know what people think as far as how big of an engine would make most sense setting aside the cost and difficulty.
But yes I am confused and I understand I don't understand the complexity of all of this. I understand the basic system of the engine, how it works, the supporting parts, why they are their and how they work together. But that is all on a basic level. I have not pull out parts from cars/trucks, have been around it. With all that I think I'm at the level where I know just enough to be dangerous.
I hoping to learn more from reading all the great posts on here and what others think and do. I'm always glad to be told when my line of thinking is off the right path.
Well, if $$$ is no object...lol
If I was building one, I'd go with a built 400 (small block) or a warmed over 454 (big block).
The big block produces so much torque naturally it doesn't take much to wake it up.
Never had a 400 before this one, it does good for a paltry 7.2 compression ratio. Very torquey for its era. I drove it from CA to NC, never lacked for power. Even in the mountains.
If I was building one, I'd go with a built 400 (small block) or a warmed over 454 (big block).
The big block produces so much torque naturally it doesn't take much to wake it up.
Never had a 400 before this one, it does good for a paltry 7.2 compression ratio. Very torquey for its era. I drove it from CA to NC, never lacked for power. Even in the mountains.
Well I like how you think. Might as well go big if you're are going. Good to hear from someone with a larger motor. I'm still looking and I guess it all depends on what come along with it. Cn it be built up or like you said just start all over with big.
Big block for sure, with these trucks your never going to get great mpg. So a big block can get the same mpg as a small block.
Make better torque and hp, with less hot rod parts, and be very dependable.
Make better torque and hp, with less hot rod parts, and be very dependable.
If money is no problem put a big block in there
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