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Forum: Builds
09-18-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

the 6.2/6.5 diesels are a different animal all...

the 6.2/6.5 diesels are a different animal all together. They are an IDI 4 stroke V8 and they borderline on reliability. This was my twin turbo 6.2 diesel.......
Forum: Builds
09-03-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

motor mounts chopped out and test fiting the...

motor mounts chopped out and test fiting the motor between the rails.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/nicalizel/IMAG0005.jpg
Forum: Builds
06-10-2011, 05:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

Well heres one of why the IRS doesn't work and I...

Well heres one of why the IRS doesn't work and I built a spreader bar out of some scrap laying around.
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p149/nicalizel/DSC02191.jpg...
Forum: Builds
06-06-2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

Its coming along slowly. I have been just working...

Its coming along slowly. I have been just working on chopping out the motor mount perches and ditching the IFS. I plan to use full width solid axles. dana 44 or 60 in front and possibly the 14 bolt...
Forum: Builds
05-29-2011, 02:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

the weather cleared and I had just got on the...

the weather cleared and I had just got on the project. The motor in the pictures is still sitting about 4-6" up from where it should be. The oil filter base is getting in the way so far....
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
03-11-2011, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,248
Posted By boostedretard

6.2s are hit and miss for problems. There an ok...

6.2s are hit and miss for problems. There an ok motor. Get great milage when they are running well. I got 21 mpg average from Seattle to Cali and back and that was with a heavy foot up the passes and...
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
03-09-2011, 03:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,216
Posted By boostedretard

Actually if tuned correctly a 4.3L may live a...

Actually if tuned correctly a 4.3L may live a heathy life with a conservative amount of boost. A turbocharger would be a little more forgiving to the internals than a positive displacement blower. A...
Forum: Builds
03-09-2011, 03:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 835
Posted By boostedretard

Of course its possible what old school engine are...

Of course its possible what old school engine are you talking about? As for vaccum lines you need vaccum to run the brake booster and the hvac system. This can be cured with hydroboost and or a...
Forum: Builds
03-06-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

4.3 and drivetrain is ready to be pulled out. If...

4.3 and drivetrain is ready to be pulled out. If the weather is ok next weekend ill try and pull the hoist and detroit from storage and set it in the bay to get an idea of where the obstacles will...
Forum: Builds
03-06-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

I havent completely ran thru the gear...

I havent completely ran thru the gear calculations yet. Another reason on why i havent bought a trans for the motor yet. The 353 I have is limited to 2800 rpm. Most say the cruising rpm "sweet spot"...
Forum: Engine & Internal
03-05-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,815
Posted By boostedretard

Years ago I had put a turbo on my old 86 tbi 2.8...

Years ago I had put a turbo on my old 86 tbi 2.8 it had a little more kick @ 5 lbs. it was fun for a second. If you just want a few basic mods just improve t he air intake and add a exhuast. I don't...
Forum: Builds
03-05-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

Just a little progress to start the build. The...

Just a little progress to start the build. The motor is ready to be pulled just need to yank the picker out of storage. I found the rod laying on the skidplate. I also did some practice aluminum tig...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
03-01-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,281
Posted By boostedretard

spray a little starting fluid down its throat and...

spray a little starting fluid down its throat and see if irt starts. If it starts runs great for about 2-5 seconds then dies you have a fuel system problem.
Forum: Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos
02-27-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 751
Posted By boostedretard

10 would probally be the most you would want to...

10 would probally be the most you would want to push it. You need to find a turbo that will give you a good boost to drive pressure ratio. To keep the exhaust backpressure down.
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
02-27-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,216
Posted By boostedretard

You can build a DIY turbo kit on the cheap even...

You can build a DIY turbo kit on the cheap even if you cant weld. If you can learn, have general mechanical experience, work a saw, and tack weld your in buisness. You can find good used turbos for...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-27-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By boostedretard

Do you have mechanical experience. If so you cna...

Do you have mechanical experience. If so you cna find decent used motors for 400-800$ and or you may be able to pull the motor and fix the bearings without a rebuild? Either way the motor will need...
Forum: Builds
02-27-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 16,614
Posted By boostedretard

97 Detroit Diesel Blazer Build

Hi Im recently new here. A year ago my mother moved out of state leaving me with a rod knocking 97 2 door blazer that she had as far back as when I was 14. A while back I picked up a Detroit 353 out...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,360
Posted By boostedretard

I checked my RPO codes today. The rig comes with...

I checked my RPO codes today. The rig comes with a NP1 (np223 transfer) and a GT4/G80 rear (3.73 posi) good news I never paid attention to those things as my mom always drove it like a grandma that...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,946
Posted By boostedretard

Is it possible that the bravada was AWD? I have...

Is it possible that the bravada was AWD? I have read that the transfer case on the AWD is identical but the holes are clocked a little bit? You may need to go back and get the crossmember or modify...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2011, 04:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,360
Posted By boostedretard

Well custom shafts and or shortening/ lengthening...

Well custom shafts and or shortening/ lengthening the stock shafts is cheaper that you would think. I have had custom shafts made up before. There is also plenty of drive line shops up here in the...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2011, 04:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,792
Posted By boostedretard

Those GM IACs do some nasty things when they go...

Those GM IACs do some nasty things when they go bad. I have cleaned many and replaced many on many Gm cars. The worst was a 92 lumina I had that would not start sometimes. I would pull the IAC and...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By boostedretard

So you have a 99 blazer with a carbed V8 swap...

So you have a 99 blazer with a carbed V8 swap maybe?
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-25-2011, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,768
Posted By boostedretard

You can hook up the trans cooler line to a hose...

You can hook up the trans cooler line to a hose and place it in a large 20+ qrt pan/bucket/drum and run the car at idle to drain the transmission. As soon as the line goes dry or even starts to show...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-24-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,360
Posted By boostedretard

Thanks its just a 2 door not a ZR2. The first...

Thanks its just a 2 door not a ZR2. The first owner put a 3" body lift, 31s, flares, and other goodies on. It was my mothers for about 10 years. It had developed a rod knock and it was parked for a...
Forum: Engine & Transmission
02-23-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,360
Posted By boostedretard

Newb with Muncie swap question

I have a 2 door 97 that i got for free with a broken 4.3 and a 4l60E. Has anyone swapped a muncie into a s10 series vehicle? Btw what type of transfer cases do these blazers have. This will not be...
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