New rig craigs list score

[Aquafbody]

Well I can't post or reply anywhere but in there garage so I'm putting this here.
So I love my 85 4Runner but the time has come that I need a bigger rig. My trusty rusty Toyota has always been there for me but I need something a little more powerful than a 116 hp 4 banger to tow my atv trailer when I go hunting. So check out my CL score.
It's an 1981 K5. It has a 4 speed Saginaw transmission with granny low. It was a 350 when it was new but PO bought it with a 454 in it!! Yup that's right 454 baby. The motor has about 15,000 miles sense it was rebuilt by Western engine in Denver. It runs like a top but it's time for a tuneup. The tires are at about 70% and nice after market rims. I know it's not the best looking vehicle out there but it's far from the worst. The interior is about 70-75% as far as looks. Now there is the normal cancer spots on it like every old Blazer out there.
Upgrades to come.:smokin:
1. LIFT IT!!!
2. 35's
3. big ugly bumper and winch "already have from brothers old suburban"

 

[Deuling]

Bitchin

 

[ktmoutfront]

Welcome to CK5. Watch the Rocky Mountain section for wheeling trips.

 

[Aquafbody]

Welcome to CK5. Watch the Rocky Mountain section for wheeling trips.

Oh hell yeah! Might host a few myself.

 

[beags86]

Bennett, Co huh? I live in green valley ranch, aurora. Right down the road.... We head to lulus in Watkins for beers sometimes. Welcome aboard.

 

[ryoken]

welcome, good start...

holy giant push bar!

btw, that's an SM465 trans ya got...

 

[Stomis]

454/sm465?

You're half way to being a 1 ton lol.

 

[Aquafbody]

welcome, good start...

holy giant push bar!

btw, that's an SM465 trans ya got...

Yeah that bug catcher is getting tossed. I have a big ugly custom bumper waiting for me that we pulled off my brothers burban.

 

[Aquafbody]

454/sm465?

You're half way to being a 1 ton lol.

lol The 454 came out of an 82 1 ton but I'm told the sm465 is original.

 

[Stomis]

lol The 454 came out of an 82 1 ton but I'm told the sm465 is original.

Yep they came with them but it certainly doesnt stop it from being way over rated GVWR wise for a 1/2 ton, or a 3/4 ton. In fact its actually rated for way more than a 1 ton also. They used that damn trans in old school buses, kodiaks/topkicks, etc. The thing is a tank, they just didnt have any other 4wd stick shift options then.

 

[ryoken]

it just unfortunately, shift's like a dump truck....

 

[Aquafbody]

Any idea what this engine is making for power?

 

[ryoken]

varies GREATLY depending on year..

 

[Stomis]

varies GREATLY depending on year..

82 one ton he said. So a peanut head low compression smogasaurus

 

[ryoken]

yeah, so about 210...

 

[Aquafbody]

Lol that's pathetic my 4.3 damn near makes that.

 

[ryoken]

yup, very anemic heads and cam for sure.. potential is there, just needs coin/*coughheadscough* thrown at it...

 

[Aquafbody]

Dude said it had an rv cam for what ever that's worth.

 

[ryoken]

yeah, it's small consolation when the heads breathe like an asthmatic granny...

figure you might be in the 225 range with a cam.. BB torque helps ya feel a bit more manly tho..

you can make up for motor somewhat with gearing too.. which going up in tire is needed anyway...

 

[82355]

What casting are the heads? The downside to that question is that you have to remove the valve covers. Post some more pictures. Does it have AC?

Martin