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Which engine would you want in your 80s k5 blazer?
- Thread starter 83blazertexas
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https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/category/LS.html
This brand new LS crate engine comes in at $4,000 and has 450HP
83blazertexas
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What engine is that?
The mighty 6.2 diesel! Almost equivalent to a P-pumped cummins.
83blazertexas
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well it's a beauty and I'm a dumbass. Thank you for answering!
More to come, I'm gonna get flamed for my sarcastic comment!!
For the sake of keeping it stupid simple get the L31 long block, it’ll bolt right in place with minimal mods, you’ll have plenty more power over stock and be back in the drivers seat quickly if you stay after it.
If you aren’t afraid of work, LS swap it. Great power and dependability. I just know myself and it would take me a decade to do all of that work.
If you aren’t afraid of work, LS swap it. Great power and dependability. I just know myself and it would take me a decade to do all of that work.
83blazertexas
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Sounds like the L31 would meet my needs for sure. I've searched and can't find a fully dressed price?
Any good suggestions on where you'd buy that engine? Really appreciate the help
https://www.jegs.com/i/ATK+Engines/...QESlW1LdjrmgDKj1828CX90tGlagYP-8aAgR-EALw_wcB
$1,600 at Jegs!
https://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/2116/10002/-1
intake manifold
Beyond this you’re good to go with parts you have if I’m not mistaken all other parts should bolt over. You just need to make sure your distributor gear is ‘melanized’ to go with the roller cam.
$1,600 at Jegs!
https://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/2116/10002/-1
intake manifold
Beyond this you’re good to go with parts you have if I’m not mistaken all other parts should bolt over. You just need to make sure your distributor gear is ‘melanized’ to go with the roller cam.
One that burns oil, of course.....
Seriously,
If I could afford it, LS Swap.
Chevy big or small block is fine, I dont mind carburetors.
Seriously,
If I could afford it, LS Swap.
Chevy big or small block is fine, I dont mind carburetors.
83blazertexas
Registered Member
Okay. This is looking like the direction for me.
Would this fit an 1983 k5? Says it's for year range...
1996-2000 GM
That’s just the vortec year models. I would make sure and verify that it has a manual fuel pump rod, that’d be a deal breaker for you if it doesn’t have it. As long as it’s got the manual fuel pump rod capability I think you’re good to go but someone else may come along and correct me.
I still like his statement
That's the optimizer right?
Yeah the bold statement will probably get you flamed
One like this would be different !..
Hot Rod 292 six cylinder - YouTube
And if it had to be a diesel--this is the one I'd want..
Detroit Diesel 12V53 - YouTube
Hot Rod 292 six cylinder - YouTube
And if it had to be a diesel--this is the one I'd want..
Detroit Diesel 12V53 - YouTube
I would be leery of the shop in the CL add, any place that displays a new engine with a shop floor that dirty and disorganized is a no go in my book. If a repair shop isn't clean, organized, and professional looking the owner/employees don't have an attention to detail.
I vote for a 455 Buick, Olds, or Pontiac, because one of that is what is going in my Suburban when the 6.2 diesel dies.
I vote for a 455 Buick, Olds, or Pontiac, because one of that is what is going in my Suburban when the 6.2 diesel dies.
Olds 455 has a factory stroke of 4.25", great towing engine!
Plus if you find the 5.7l diesel frame mounts, the Olds drops right in.
83blazertexas
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This is the kinda gold i'm looking for. Gonna start researching this 455 Olds a bit now. Thanks for answering the question!
