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04-01-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,258
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Thanks Kyle, was wondering if Auto Rx has the...

Thanks Kyle, was wondering if Auto Rx has the same kind of effect as the seafoam in cleaning the junk out of the rings?

I was already running Auto Rx in the oil and I've gone 3000 miles now....
03-31-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,258
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Seafoam 300k safe?

Hi, I have a 96 Blazer fairly well maintained with close to 300k on it. I've been meaning to seafoam it using the vacuum line method with only 1/2 a can and doing a oil change after the smoke show....
03-10-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,988
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Muffler alone, if there is any performance...

Muffler alone, if there is any performance increase its mildly noticed. But the exaust tone gives you that perception even if there isnt much going on. I think I notice the muffler helping with...
03-09-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Flowmaster 50 Review

Been awhile since I've posted, but I wanted to give back to the Blazer forum in responding on my results with the flowmaster 50. Here is a little review-

At first I didn't like it because it...
03-09-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,988
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Been awhile since I've posted, but I wanted to...

Been awhile since I've posted, but I wanted to give back to the Blazer forum in responding on my results with the flowmaster 50. Here is a little review-

At first I didn't like it because it...
12-20-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,988
Posted By Bullfrog2099

After calling a handful of different shops, here...

After calling a handful of different shops, here are the quotes I got for anyone else out there wondering how much they charge.

2 shops - $ 80 -90

4 shops - $120 - 140

3 shops - $200

Toys...
12-20-2010, 01:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,988
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Ok, I'll do that. But is the stock pipe size for...

Ok, I'll do that. But is the stock pipe size for the 96 2.5? If so, then all i have to do is pay for the muffler install, new tailpipe, and tip.

One shop quoted me $160 for the labor and parts...
12-20-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,370
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Ok thread open, but ill still stand on kyle's...

Ok thread open, but ill still stand on kyle's word; I know hes been around.

On the seafoam webpage, this is question was posted in the FAQ. "Quote"
The most frequently asked question about...
12-19-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,370
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Ok thanks Swart, i'll let your word be the final...

Ok thanks Swart, i'll let your word be the final one.
Thread closed.
12-19-2010, 03:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,370
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Change oil after seafoam breakbooster run?

Title says it all, I know the breakbooster shouldn't run the seafoam to the
oil, but some out there insist on changing the oil anyway. Whats the truth?
I'm running auto rx in my oil, so naturally...
12-18-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,988
Posted By Bullfrog2099

pipe size for a 96?

Hi, getting my exhaust worked on soon and decided to go with the stock cat and a flowmaster 50, already have a CAI and will go with a pcm tune later.

Question is- what is the size of the stock...
12-16-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Im with you on the pcm tune which will increase...

Im with you on the pcm tune which will increase hp and should help with mpg. But I think my money will be better spent on just the pcm tune over the highflow cat. Actually the high-flow cat would be...
12-16-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Yeah, I called more then a few exhaust shops and...

Yeah, I called more then a few exhaust shops and most em say that "high-flow" cats are just a gimmick, and that basically I already have a "high-flow" cat with the stock one that I have. But, I did...
12-16-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Yeah, I called more then a few exhaust shops and...

Yeah, I called more then a few exhaust shops and most em say that "high-flow" cats are just a gimmick, and that basically I already have a "high-flow" cat with the stock one that I have already. But,...
12-14-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Bullfrog2099

So in other words save $200 and stick with the...

So in other words save $200 and stick with the stock cat instead of going with the "carb" cat from Magnaflow because it doesn't really make a difference- they are both high flow? For $200 I would...
12-14-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By Bullfrog2099

"carb" catalytic converter vs Stock

Well, I originally wanted to go with a 9000 series Magnaflow hi-flow cat but was unable because its illigal in california. So, instead would going with the 4000 "carb" series of the magnaflow make a...
12-14-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Thanks Phil, I was wanting to get back to the...

Thanks Phil, I was wanting to get back to the subject at hand- but I've been alittle busy. Wanted to ask you if going with the "carb" version of the magnaflow would make a difference vs stock, since...
12-07-2010, 02:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Looks like a good one, except for the fact that...

Looks like a good one, except for the fact that it says "not legal in California", but I really don't see me being stopped for this. My only concern would be if it would pass smog. Is this one...
12-05-2010, 03:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Hey Phil, thanks for the response. I'm running...

Hey Phil, thanks for the response. I'm running with a older 96 Blazer LS 4d. As far as I can see, it only has one cat on it, and ya I think I would pay $65 if the change in sound is significant...
12-04-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,319
Posted By Bullfrog2099

highflow cat vs my stock cat

I know this subject has been mentioned a couple times already, but asking the question a different way- Is it worth upgrading to a highflow cat even if the stock cat is working fine. Im looking to...
09-26-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 818
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Auto RX- long cleaning phase on an old engine?

After replacing my intake manifold gasket, I noticed a good deal of sludge in the engine. From 1 - 10, I would say the sludge situation was about a 6.

My 96 Blazer has 294 k on it. I ran a...
07-30-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,815
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Swartlkk, you would be proud of me. Before I...

Swartlkk, you would be proud of me. Before I started this thread, I searched the Blazer forum for- inaccurate speedometer, intake manifold gasket and speedometer and nothing turned up.

If its not...
07-30-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,815
Posted By Bullfrog2099

leaky intake manifold G affect speedometer?

Like the title says, can a leaky intake manifold gasket cause an innacuarte reading on the speedometer? Its usually five miles behind when I compare to my gps? Theory being that maybe air is leaking...
07-27-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By Bullfrog2099

ok, I'll search obd scanner.

ok, I'll search obd scanner.
Forum: General Chat
07-27-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,177
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Yeah , I own a 96 Blazer which I believe is the...

Yeah , I own a 96 Blazer which I believe is the first year they introduced the obd-II diagnostic setup. Least I hope.
Forum: General Chat
07-27-2010, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,177
Posted By Bullfrog2099

obd2 code scanners worth it?

Being a newb at troubleshooting vehicles, I do feel blind as a bat. Been looking into getting a obd2 code scanner to help troubleshoot and get to bottom of why somethings not working right. Has...
07-27-2010, 01:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By Bullfrog2099

huh, a day later and now all the gears are...

huh, a day later and now all the gears are shifting again. I unhooked the battery to reset the pcm. Don't really feel that I'm outta of the woods yet, but its nice to see that the transmission isn't...
07-25-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Ok, thank you for responding. I'll look into that.

Ok, thank you for responding. I'll look into that.
07-25-2010, 02:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,080
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Well, after getting new brakes installed, I...

Well, after getting new brakes installed, I attempted to "seat" them in by going 30 mph and slowing down without locking the brakes and then accelerating to 30 mph again and slowing down- and about...
06-13-2010, 01:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Everything sounds reminiscent to what this guy...

Everything sounds reminiscent to what this guy did on his jeep.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6NYjR81Z64

Part of me going through the trouble is because someone owes me a favor for building...
06-12-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Thats not too bad, but this guy I know has a...

Thats not too bad, but this guy I know has a lift; so I think he'll do it for free or half that. So I want to be prepared.

Slight exaggeration on my part- my stock muffler is 4-5 inches longer...
06-12-2010, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,180
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Newb install flowmaster 50

Hi, just purchased a flowmaster 50 for a 96 Blazer. Being a newb at buying performance parts, I thought everything was going to come in the box with the flowmaster 50, and all I would have to do is...
05-08-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Come to think of it, it might be better to just...

Come to think of it, it might be better to just add a k & n cold air intake instead the muffler. Could always add the muffler later. Is a cold air intake harmful to a high mileage engine?
05-03-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Nice looking Blazer, never seen one in black....

Nice looking Blazer, never seen one in black. Seems to sound alright until you let off the gas pedal.
05-03-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Thanks for all the input rriddle3, you've been a...

Thanks for all the input rriddle3, you've been a great help. Texans aren't so bad afterall :icon_wink:
05-03-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Thanks for the response, Supposedly Flowmaster...

Thanks for the response, Supposedly Flowmaster recommends changing the tailpipes too.

"Flowmaster highly recommends running a minimum of 12” tailpipe after the muffler. This will not only greatly...
Forum: General Chat
05-02-2010, 01:14 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 64,573
Posted By Bullfrog2099

293,000k on a 96 Blazer. Starting to leak coolant...

293,000k on a 96 Blazer. Starting to leak coolant for the top of the engine though.
05-02-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Thanks for the response. I was wondering if you...

Thanks for the response. I was wondering if you just switched out the muffler and used the same stock tailpipe?

Mainly, I'm just looking for a cheap upgrade that adds effect without looking too...
05-01-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Will 190 hp push a flowmaster 50?

Hey guys, I'm pretty new with adding performance parts. Was wondering if a flowmaster 50 delta would sound alright on 96 Blazer with the stock vortec v6 4.3- pushing 190 hp? Just planned on changing...
01-30-2010, 02:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Wow, nice work. Your 97 Blazer makes my 96 look...

Wow, nice work. Your 97 Blazer makes my 96 look like poop. I would have to agree with you that it looks better without the trim, especially on
the metallic green. I don't think my White 96 Blazer...
01-30-2010, 02:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

posted below

posted below
01-28-2010, 03:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Ahhh man :icon_doh:, I definitely would have...

Ahhh man :icon_doh:, I definitely would have appreciated that. Did you replace it the old trim with new, or does your blazer just look better without the trim?
01-24-2010, 02:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

hmmmm, not a bad idea. Would have to get lucky...

hmmmm, not a bad idea. Would have to get lucky though.
01-23-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Well LMCtruck.com does have it, unfortunetly its...

Well LMCtruck.com does have it, unfortunetly its for the whole set and it cost $120. All im missing is the one piece with the "blazer" logo on it. Everything else is good. Would hate to pay $120...
01-23-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Lol, my bad. I guess thats what twitter is for....

Lol, my bad. I guess thats what twitter is for. I'll check that out, thanks.
01-23-2010, 01:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

Anyone??

Anyone??
01-22-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 998
Posted By Bullfrog2099

missing 96 lower right trim

First post, looking to find lower right trim. Looked everywhere parts train etc. ,but I cant seem to find anyone whos selling. Its just the trim with "blazer" on it and the little notch near the tire...
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