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Forum: General Chat
07-18-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,277
Posted By 01vortec

it will fit, they're all the same, the pickup...

it will fit, they're all the same, the pickup usually got a different style valance than most blazers, but they are interchangable.
Forum: General Chat
07-14-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By 01vortec

mail order tunes are good enough for such little...

mail order tunes are good enough for such little mods we can run.

Wait4Me Performance (http://www.wait4meperformance.com) tunes them, there are a few others too, blackbear i think tunes them. also
Forum: General Chat
07-14-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,107
Posted By 01vortec

get a tuned PCM, i average 20mpg in the city

get a tuned PCM, i average 20mpg in the city
Forum: The Lounge
07-09-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,059
Posted By 01vortec

the s/c has lower compression because higher...

the s/c has lower compression because higher compression is not ideal for boost. I would tear it down and check the head gasket. the 3.8L, especially those years are prone to blowing them. frequently...
Forum: The Lounge
06-30-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By 01vortec

Sprint repair rant

My HTC EVO 4G charge port had became finicky. So I took it in to have it looked at. The sprint repair guy looked at said, "yep, needs fixed". He had a problem with it being rooted/ROMd but started...
Forum: General Chat
06-30-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

it sounds ok, a little raspy. Too loud for my...

it sounds ok, a little raspy. Too loud for my taste so I'm gonna have to do something to quiet it down.
Forum: General Chat
06-29-2011, 01:08 AM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

removed main cat after the truck refused to...

removed main cat after the truck refused to perform like it should. Replaced it with straight pipe, removing precat tomorrow.

thank god for wait4me tune. Rear o2 shut off, so no CEL. Win!
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
06-10-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,558
Posted By 01vortec

if youre willing to spend 150$ on a set of...

if youre willing to spend 150$ on a set of components, you can do much better than that kicker set.
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
06-10-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By 01vortec

i think you mean passive crossover. if...

i think you mean passive crossover.


if you were running an active setup, you could turn down the gain on the amp to thwart off the highs overpowering you from running them in the dash. But I'm...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
06-09-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,654
Posted By 01vortec

pull the carpet back on the passenger side....

pull the carpet back on the passenger side. theres a hole there. I forget exact location. Its big enough to fit 0 gauge through if you really try. make sure you tie it up good once in the engine bay...
Forum: Sights N Sounds
06-07-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By 01vortec

yes, the bottom tabs aren't in the spots that...

yes, the bottom tabs aren't in the spots that they go in the radiator core support. if you pop the grille off you'll understand what I mean.

as for the decals, are they clearcoated over? it'd...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
06-07-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,396
Posted By 01vortec

if you mean the vacuum canister under the...

if you mean the vacuum canister under the battery, you could just disconnect them. and plug the hole with a bolt and a ziptie.

Even if it does leak, the transfer case will switch normally. It has...
Forum: Sights N Sounds
06-07-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By 01vortec

your headlights are installed incorrectly. ...

your headlights are installed incorrectly.

other than that its a clean white blazer, not a fan of the decals though. but, its not my truck.
Forum: Lowering Tech
06-06-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,919
Posted By 01vortec

i never rubbed with the bolts all the way backed...

i never rubbed with the bolts all the way backed out.
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
06-06-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,396
Posted By 01vortec

the posi lock is only to lock in the front diff,...

the posi lock is only to lock in the front diff, you still need to lock in the transfer case so that you have 4wd. only way to disable it is to remove the electronics and convert it to a manual...
Forum: Lowering Tech
06-06-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,919
Posted By 01vortec

you can drop it 4 inches and still keep the 4wd....

you can drop it 4 inches and still keep the 4wd. why did you remove everything?

to adjust the keys just get under it and loosen the bolts.. I ran mine all the way backed out for 15k and never had...
Forum: General Chat
06-05-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

today i did the first real wash/polish/wax of...

today i did the first real wash/polish/wax of this year. Still looks pretty decent for a 10 year old truck.

Sorry for the picture quality, all i have a cell phone for pics right now. so they're...
Forum: Detailing
06-04-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By 01vortec

stupid question but what is aquartz? the...

stupid question but what is aquartz?


the car looks spectacular though! the S4 is definitely one of my favorite 4 door cars.
Forum: Builds
06-04-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,215
Posted By 01vortec

i think if this is going to be your daily driver...

i think if this is going to be your daily driver you would benefit from installing an easy efi kit.. that way your tune is much more consistent, and computer controlled. Since you're not a big carb...
Forum: Steering, Suspension & Drivetrain
06-04-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,670
Posted By 01vortec

its not a easy swap either. its very labor...

its not a easy swap either. its very labor intensive. the whole master cylinder needs to be switched over. the brake bias for drum and brake bias for disc are completely different. Unless you can...
Forum: General Chat
06-04-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

got the transmission filter changed today. should...

got the transmission filter changed today. should have left the filter seal in the trans, have a hell of a time removing the old one and then ruined the new one trying to get it pressed back in. Had...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
06-04-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,558
Posted By 01vortec

the tweets in the sail panels and the kicks did...

the tweets in the sail panels and the kicks did help raise the sound stage a little bit. time alignment helped out even more.

just mount them where you think sounds best. IMO, there is no best...
Forum: General Chat
06-02-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

PPG, basecoat/clearcoat

PPG, basecoat/clearcoat
Forum: Lowering Tech
06-02-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,029
Posted By 01vortec

you might bend the lip on the front fenders...

you might bend the lip on the front fenders backing out of places.

My 4wd was lowered 3/4 for awhile. same size tire (stock 4wd size) and the worst was what I said above. other than that its...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
06-02-2011, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By 01vortec

thats really odd. I wasn't insulting you by...

thats really odd. I wasn't insulting you by saying to tilt it. Just sometimes the simplest things we forget when we're having trouble. My 01 just slides out but yours is a different style. is there...
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
06-02-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,558
Posted By 01vortec

i cut them out with a jig saw

i cut them out with a jig saw
Forum: General Chat
06-02-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

resprayed my rear bumper. ...

resprayed my rear bumper.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/IMAG0213.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/228276_10150187216638946_742803945_7097547_7137430_n.jpg...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
06-02-2011, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By 01vortec

does your wheel tilt? if so, did you try to tilt...

does your wheel tilt? if so, did you try to tilt it to gain more access?
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
06-02-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,558
Posted By 01vortec

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/IMG_0221.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/IMG_0213.jpg
Forum: General Chat
06-02-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

got my s10 lower valance put on finally. ...

got my s10 lower valance put on finally.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/253605_10150199214443946_742803945_7207825_7165472_n.jpg

and tightend up the torque converter bolts....
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
05-30-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,930
Posted By 01vortec

can always find a set of envoy body cladding.. ...

can always find a set of envoy body cladding..

http://www.automotivedesignfocus.info/images/gmc-jimmy-2001%20(5).jpg

those have full fender flares. made for the 4dr, the bravada has them too
Forum: 1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech
05-30-2011, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By 01vortec

possibly a faulty oil pressure sending unit.

possibly a faulty oil pressure sending unit.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
05-28-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,670
Posted By 01vortec

why didnt you pull the front valance off and...

why didnt you pull the front valance off and paint the whole chrome bumper? it just yanks off...
Forum: Performance & Brainstorming
05-25-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,261
Posted By 01vortec

for a near stock motor the best money spent will...

for a near stock motor the best money spent will be on a tune
Forum: Sights N Sounds
05-19-2011, 12:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,117
Posted By 01vortec

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/...

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/188279_10150102087388946_742803945_6498943_6397038_n.jpg

old box in sig
Forum: General Chat
05-19-2011, 12:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,895
Posted By 01vortec

front wheels stick out rather far. looks like he...

front wheels stick out rather far. looks like he has 2"+ spacers on them
Forum: New Member Area
05-18-2011, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By 01vortec

springville/little valley? just guessing, I'm...

springville/little valley? just guessing, I'm about 45 minutes southwest of buffalo.
Forum: General Chat
05-16-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,324
Posted By 01vortec

I understand the wheel base difference, but its...

I understand the wheel base difference, but its only 7 inches or so difference. ground clearence is about the same since this is a non-zr2 2dr. I was just amazed at how differently they drove.
Forum: General Chat
05-15-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,324
Posted By 01vortec

2dr vs 4dr handling characteristics

Anyone drove both? I drove a 2dr 4wd for the first time yesterday. Driving it normally like I do my 4dr it felt ridiculously unstable.

To the point I didn't want to drive it anymore. Cornering...
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
05-14-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 495
Posted By 01vortec

the fender is a two peice metal design, there is...

the fender is a two peice metal design, there is an inside, and outside structure. Even with the inner fender gone, the two peice design will most likely prohibit you from pounding that dent out....
Forum: General Chat
05-14-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,290
Posted By 01vortec

pretty sure a 305 will bolt to the 4l60e no...

pretty sure a 305 will bolt to the 4l60e no problem. Theres not much fabrication that needs to be done these days. Theres lots of kits that make putting a v8 in these trucks virtually bolt in.
Forum: New Member Area
05-14-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By 01vortec

Welcome, what part of western NY?

Welcome, what part of western NY?
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
05-13-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,004
Posted By 01vortec

is it factory or aftermarket? the only ones I'm...

is it factory or aftermarket? the only ones I'm finding say for 94 and older, thats the first gen s10 blazer..
Forum: Audio/Video Electronics
05-13-2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By 01vortec

Check a junkyard. They will probably have one for...

Check a junkyard. They will probably have one for around 20-30$
Forum: General Chat
05-13-2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By 01vortec

the 4wd frames are different too, you can't just...

the 4wd frames are different too, you can't just bolt up 4wd parts on a 2wd frame. Better off doing a complete frame swap, or buying a 4wd truck.. Alot cheaper in the end.
Forum: Paint, Body, & Interior
05-13-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,004
Posted By 01vortec

do you have an air compressor? Cheap HVLP guns...

do you have an air compressor? Cheap HVLP guns are 20-30$ and will yield much better results than you're having. Plus, alot less wasted paint...

I really want that rear hatch spoiler.... I'm...
Forum: The Lounge
05-11-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,293
Posted By 01vortec

definitely throw it up on NASIOC, I bet you'll...

definitely throw it up on NASIOC, I bet you'll get a few hits quickly
Forum: General Chat
05-09-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

yea I like the two-tone look alot better....

yea I like the two-tone look alot better. Definitely gives it a more "complete" look. I just wish there was a simpler solution to removing the Jimmy badges, But there isn't. Oh well...
Forum: General Chat
05-08-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,803
Posted By 01vortec

started the first wash/claybar/compound/wax of...

started the first wash/claybar/compound/wax of the season. Still looks pretty decent for a 10 year old truck!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c224/contoursvt/IMAG0315-picsay-1.jpg...
Forum: General Chat
05-08-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 870
Posted By 01vortec

he ran his truck with no oil pressure, I wouldn't...

he ran his truck with no oil pressure, I wouldn't reuse the heads if he was to get a new block. I would just go with a junkyard long block.

350 S10s are fun, but not a daily driver type truck...
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