Wishful thinking - V8 power in a Blazer
#1
Wishful thinking - V8 power in a Blazer
Looking for ideas/knowledge on:
What would be the best/most compatible V8 engine upgrade for a 2001 blazer? I really have no idea, probably the transmission would be an issue, but i don't know. My engine is great but I would love the V8 power when out in the mountains, not to mention turning the bigger everything I am planning to add. Slowly but surely! But seriously, I'm trying to get my head around what all i want to do, I think the engine/tranny will have to be a starting point, at least from a design standpoint.
**Links if you have them!**
What would be the best/most compatible V8 engine upgrade for a 2001 blazer? I really have no idea, probably the transmission would be an issue, but i don't know. My engine is great but I would love the V8 power when out in the mountains, not to mention turning the bigger everything I am planning to add. Slowly but surely! But seriously, I'm trying to get my head around what all i want to do, I think the engine/tranny will have to be a starting point, at least from a design standpoint.
**Links if you have them!**
Last edited by amazinnblazin; 09-06-2009 at 10:47 PM.
#3
yes i forgot about the harness, obviously! like a Vortec 350 from a Chevy 1500 pickup? Mine is a 2001, i would assume a similar year would be best, but I know nothing about the 350 itself (good/bad years, etc)
#4
i want to do this too. from what i read you want a motor from the same year range. Any 350 will bolt up to your tranny. For the harness all you need to do is add a few wires for injectors and a few other things.
#5
Any 350 will bolt... but that doesnt mean the trans can handle the POWER! lol...
#10
I agree, from what I've read and heard, a 98 back vortec 350 is the best thing. My friend and I are going to try an build a 98 4x4 with a 350 carb'd with a hi rise. Pics will follow beginning.