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Old 10-09-2017, 07:58 PM
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It sounds really good.
 
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Old 10-09-2017, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tajohns34
It sounds really good.
Thanks!
i need to get the tune dialed in a bit more because im very rich on the top end. I think once i get it dialed in ill jump my shift points a little bit higher to around 6000-6200rpms.
I really should put it on a dyno and see where my power curve is because this thing wants to keep pulling through the rpms.
 
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Old 10-19-2017, 10:08 PM
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Nice work! I've got a ton more room in my k5, but I'm considering swapping a spare 5.3 for the 350 that's already in it. Love that you kept a/c
 
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revive an old thread ... I am curious. does the blazer trans work with the 5.3? same wiring same plug?
 
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Old 12-06-2017, 12:37 PM
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disregard lat post. I now see original trans was a 5spd.
 
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Old 02-18-2018, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ChuckNTruck
Thanks!
i need to get the tune dialed in a bit more because im very rich on the top end. I think once i get it dialed in ill jump my shift points a little bit higher to around 6000-6200rpms.
I really should put it on a dyno and see where my power curve is because this thing wants to keep pulling through the rpms.
Hey! I’m new to the forum and I have a 2003 Blazer. Best thread I’ve seen on a swap so far!! Wanting to do the same build but curious about the budget 🤔. My 4.3 been leaking coolant it seems like from everywhere so it’s time for a update.
 

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Old 02-18-2018, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BossToneKC



Hey! I’m new to the forum and I have a 2003 Blazer. Best thread I’ve seen on a swap so far!! Wanting to do the same build but curious about the budget ��. My 4.3 been leaking coolant it seems like from everywhere so it’s time for a update.
Nice blazer, i love that color!
The swap itself cost me about 6k including the engine and transmission. The cam swap alone cost me about $800-$1k because i upgraded the cam, lifters, push rods and valve springs while i had it apart.
Im about 9-10K into my build now including the $1200 i paid for the blazer itself, the Detroit Truetrac limited slip diff and i also replaced all bushing and bearings in the entire suspension and drive train with the exception of the pinion bearings.

The last thing i need to do is have a trans built properly and a higher stall converter. It runs good right now but the current converter is way to tight for the cam.
 

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Old 03-15-2018, 10:01 PM
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Finally got tired of the lazy shifting stock 4L60E so i had one built along with a FTI 3200 stall Billet converter. Got the bell housing and tail shaft swapped from a spare trans i had laying around but i kinda wish i would have painted them to match the trans case. Oh well, Hopefully I will get it swapped tomorrow.
 
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Old 03-20-2018, 11:29 PM
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Nice build!

I've read on some swaps that mods have to be done to the A/C box. Looks like you were able to avoid that?
 
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Old 03-21-2018, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by twiggss
Nice build!

I've read on some swaps that mods have to be done to the A/C box. Looks like you were able to avoid that?
I did not have to modify the A/C box at all.
But i highly suggest removing it when installing the engine because i did crack mine by accidentally bumping it.
 


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