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09-05-2017, 12:20 PM
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Big Block Help
I am almost finished with my big block swap in my 72 blazer. I am having issues with the clutch linkage and trying to find headers that will clear it with minor modifications. Surely someone has done this swap with a manual trans. Any help on how to modify the Z bar or headers will be appreciated. I have done research and haven't found any solutions yet. I have looked at tons of headers but haven't found anything that would bolt right in. Thanks
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09-05-2017, 10:10 PM
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Re: Big Block Help
Convert to a hydraulic clutch & delete the Z bar.
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09-05-2017, 10:15 PM
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Re: Big Block Help
I'd like to but I can't drop $700 on a kit to do that.
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09-07-2017, 10:15 AM
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Location: Davis County, Utah
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Re: Big Block Help
I had custom headers made. Not cheap. $700 for that clutch might indeed be your cheapest route.
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09-08-2017, 10:17 PM
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Re: Big Block Help
be brave and replace the manual trans with a 700r4...who wants to push in a clutch all day long....
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09-10-2017, 01:29 PM
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09-10-2017, 08:35 PM
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09-20-2017, 08:50 AM
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Location: Austin, TX, USA
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Re: Big Block Help
GM went to hydraulic clutch by '85 in the big block square bodies. I have an '85 C30 and '86 K30 that are both setup that way. Find a GM bellhousing and buy OEM parts for the swap. Be on you to fab up a clutch master mount and connect it to the clutch pedals.
Big block swaps in 67-72 4x4 trucks are just a PITA. More so with manual trans.
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