MEPR
1/2 ton status
ALright call me an inline motor nut but i gotta know. Did k-5s come whith 292 inline 6s. And if so do you think anny of em are left?
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Inline 6s in K-5s
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I've only seen one, but it was in a 2WD.
MEPR
1/2 ton status
i dont realy know why but i whant to have a k-5 whith a 292 in it. And if it is a 2wd it wont be that hard to convert to 4x4 right. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Prob easier to convert to I-6 from V-8, than 2WD to 4WD.
I'll get stoned for this but I've seen a couple Broncos w/ the 300 I-6, don't know how bad you want to stay in a Chevy, but its an option.
The I-6 was supposed to have been the standard engine for several years. In fact, that was one of Ford's marketing angles: that Bronco came standard with V-8, Blazer came standard with I-6. I also heard that there was a factory soft-top option. I've never seen either of those or a 2WD blazer.
MEPR
1/2 ton status
oh i already have a ford 300-6 (read my sig, 4.9L) and i love it. It actually seems to pull better than many stock 350 cevs in pick ups, thats why i was wondering about the 292 in a k-5.
Yep, I remember you posting about the F-150 in the past, that's why I brought it up.
The 292 uses the same bell as the the V-8s, right? It can't any worse than a SBC to BBC swap. Prob easier-more room to work w/.
The 292 uses the same bell as the the V-8s, right? It can't any worse than a SBC to BBC swap. Prob easier-more room to work w/.
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
before i bought my current 72k5,i had found a 71 with a i6 and a 3 on the tree.the guy said it was standard when he bought it.ive also seen 2 first gens 2 wheel drive blazers.they are hard to come by.i dont think they made many of them.
Hossbaby50
3/4 ton status
I don't think many actually left the factory with I6's. I haven't seen one. I have seen them with V6's, but not I6's. They are supposed to be out there though.
I to am going to put an I6 into a Blazer for my next project. It is going to be a hardcore rock only rig, and I want the torque and mileage of the I6.
I to am going to put an I6 into a Blazer for my next project. It is going to be a hardcore rock only rig, and I want the torque and mileage of the I6.
ben427
1/2 ton status
The blazers came with 250 I6 until 1980 or so. to put a 292 in the passenger side frame mount has to be moved ahead 2 inches or so. The 292 is a really torquey engine and is great for crawling but doesnt like going over 4000 rpm. i had one until a couple months ago. It would spin my 38's for fun.
Corey 78K5
1 ton status
The 292 L6 was never offerd in the K5's. The 250 L6 was offerd untill 84. The 262 (4.3) V6 replaced the 250 L6 in 85 and 86. From 87-91 the standard engine was a 350.
Now your talking ! I am installing a 292 in my K-5 right now .
As others have said a 292 was a 3/4 Ton and up offering only.
My last truck was a GMC K3500 w/ a 454 and I loved it but I think that a true off-road capable Blazer ought to have bottom end balls at idle and not to many motors will pull down low like a 292.
If you do decide to put a 292 in a Blazer there are a few things to watch out for.
First ( as stated by others earlier ) is the passenger side motor mount is farther forward than the 250's & V-8's .
The flywheel has larger bolts that hold it to the crank ( 1/2 instead of 7/16 ) and there are 3 allignment dowels on the crank instead of just one. Note: some early 292's used the smaller flywheel bolts and one dowel.
A lot of 292's came in C-40's / 50's / and 60 series trucks in the late sixty's and early seventy's and they had wider drive belts than did the 1 Ton on down trucks. You may have pulley accessory problems if you get one from a large truck.
The harmonic dampner has the drive belt groves in different spots ( the groves are made into the balancer )so get all of the pulleys off of your donor motor- they are not all the same.
Good luck ! If you decide to do a 292 swap and Ya' got questions feel free to ask anytime . Tom
As others have said a 292 was a 3/4 Ton and up offering only.
My last truck was a GMC K3500 w/ a 454 and I loved it but I think that a true off-road capable Blazer ought to have bottom end balls at idle and not to many motors will pull down low like a 292.
If you do decide to put a 292 in a Blazer there are a few things to watch out for.
First ( as stated by others earlier ) is the passenger side motor mount is farther forward than the 250's & V-8's .
The flywheel has larger bolts that hold it to the crank ( 1/2 instead of 7/16 ) and there are 3 allignment dowels on the crank instead of just one. Note: some early 292's used the smaller flywheel bolts and one dowel.
A lot of 292's came in C-40's / 50's / and 60 series trucks in the late sixty's and early seventy's and they had wider drive belts than did the 1 Ton on down trucks. You may have pulley accessory problems if you get one from a large truck.
The harmonic dampner has the drive belt groves in different spots ( the groves are made into the balancer )so get all of the pulleys off of your donor motor- they are not all the same.
Good luck ! If you decide to do a 292 swap and Ya' got questions feel free to ask anytime . Tom
jhrody
1/2 ton status
my '78 had an '84 truck 250 (2bbl and dual outlet exhaust)in it. Very capable I thought. Never had problems with inadequate torque.
ntaj*ep
1/2 ton status
I just sold a '70 with a 6 and 4 on the floor.
id like to see an I6 in a k5... you know 3406b, 3176, c-16 somethin like that. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
sled_dog
1 ton status
I have seen a 1/2 ton Chevy with a ford I6 300. The Ford 6 is a good motor in my opinion. Beat it forever then some more.
MEPR
1/2 ton status
yeah the 300-6 was the only reason i bought my f-150. If it had a 351 in it i would have kept looking (probly bought a k-5). But yeah just wait untill you get a ford 300 bored out, mine is running 310 actuall cubs in it right now.
ben427
1/2 ton status
Bleh, the first and the last arent bad, but id stay away from the 3176. can you say grenade???
