My small 96 Blazer build
#1401
Yeah, I'll be converting it to manual next summer when its not so damn cold. The shop just called and it was a bad TCCM cost $250 for the part, labor and diagnostic. So, not too bad in my opinion.
#1402
Just picked up a freshly modified harness by Sho-Me-Speed with 3 wire hookup and provisions for speedo, tach, oil pressure etc and wired for the 4l60 from pirate for $250! After some research on the pcm that came with the motor it looks like it is the one from the 6.0 and setup for flex fuel that has the blue/green connectors so I am going to sell this one (if anyone will buy it) and pick up a 411 pcm.
#1403
This post was from yesterday but I forgot to post it here!
After searching options I just went ahead picked up a set of 98/99 F body manifolds off Ls1tech for $60 shipped from Cali so I'm happy with that purchase. I was looking local and the only set I found was an hour away and the guy wouldn't budge off $100 so I jumped on these right away. I also spent some time cleaning up my valve covers and oil pan today just to feel like I accomplished something.
What I started with
The lady at the grocery store said I was such a nice husband for picking up supplies to clean the kitchen lol
And how I finished. I took the time to sand off all the flashing and south them out cause I'm considering hydro dipping them since I have a shop right around the corner that will do them for next to nothing for mev
"Deflashed" right before left
And smoothed out. There's a few small areas to clean up yet but nothing major.
After searching options I just went ahead picked up a set of 98/99 F body manifolds off Ls1tech for $60 shipped from Cali so I'm happy with that purchase. I was looking local and the only set I found was an hour away and the guy wouldn't budge off $100 so I jumped on these right away. I also spent some time cleaning up my valve covers and oil pan today just to feel like I accomplished something.
What I started with
The lady at the grocery store said I was such a nice husband for picking up supplies to clean the kitchen lol
And how I finished. I took the time to sand off all the flashing and south them out cause I'm considering hydro dipping them since I have a shop right around the corner that will do them for next to nothing for mev
"Deflashed" right before left
And smoothed out. There's a few small areas to clean up yet but nothing major.
#1404
How well does Hyro-dip hold up against engine heat and oils/grease?
The reason i ask is because i had my AR Hydro-Dipped and after one defensive drill class it had already worn off.. Although, I was crawling on the ground, throwing it in mud, dropping it and abusing the hell out of it.
The reason i ask is because i had my AR Hydro-Dipped and after one defensive drill class it had already worn off.. Although, I was crawling on the ground, throwing it in mud, dropping it and abusing the hell out of it.
#1405
They claim it is guaranteed not to chip peel or fade for life. The company by me says they use 3-5 coats of clear on top of the actual film to help protect it better.
#1406
Hmm, yeah i guess that could work. I know on my rifle the tolerances are so tight that you couldn't do that.
#1407
HA! I didn't even recognize those parts as valve covers until you cleaned them, LOL!
My Silverado is still fairly new with only 73k on the clock, even though she turns 8 this year. V/C's are still shiny.
My Silverado is still fairly new with only 73k on the clock, even though she turns 8 this year. V/C's are still shiny.
#1408
Hydrodip is amazing stuff. I have guns done in it, hasnt chipped or faded yet.
#1409
Read through your 141 pages after a week. Looks good and appears that you have done it in the right order. You almost had me thinking about selling my street/strip car to buy a different Blazer and do something like this. I've been evaluating life/future and this seems safer than driving fast.
Keep up the good work.
If someone cares to PM me about making the EVAP system disappear I would be interested to know what's required. SES is on because of it and I'd rather not have the light on since it runs bad enough that I should watch out for a more important code.
Keep up the good work.
If someone cares to PM me about making the EVAP system disappear I would be interested to know what's required. SES is on because of it and I'd rather not have the light on since it runs bad enough that I should watch out for a more important code.
#1410
If I could figure that out, and get it public before getting tossed in prison by this administration, I'll have completed my life's work.