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Old 01-03-2014, 05:11 PM   #76
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Awesome blazer and engine swap. Thanks for sharing.

Did you use the 5.3/4.8 accessories or the LS1 ? thanks
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Old 01-03-2014, 07:28 PM   #77
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Awesome blazer and engine swap. Thanks for sharing.

Did you use the 5.3/4.8 accessories or the LS1 ? thanks
Thanks. I ended up using the truck accessories.
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Old 01-04-2014, 02:22 AM   #78
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Thanks. I ended up using the truck accessories.
So all you had to do was remove some material from the water pump? Are there any other modification?
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Old 01-04-2014, 09:29 AM   #79
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So all you had to do was remove some material from the water pump? Are there any other modification?
I also had to trim the truck bracket, and relocate the idler pulley to clear the car intake. I used the dirty dingo kit.
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Old 01-04-2014, 10:58 AM   #80
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Nice thread you have some really great pictures. I have been thinking about swapping my blown big block in my 84 4x4 one ton for a 5.3 or 6.0. It is nice to see the mounting with the trans since mine is a 465. I have a 5.3 4L60e but is is slated for my 62 2wd. So I might just have to get a 6.0 that a friend of mine has.
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Old 01-04-2014, 11:19 AM   #81
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Nice thread you have some really great pictures. I have been thinking about swapping my blown big block in my 84 4x4 one ton for a 5.3 or 6.0. It is nice to see the mounting with the trans since mine is a 465. I have a 5.3 4L60e but is is slated for my 62 2wd. So I might just have to get a 6.0 that a friend of mine has.
Thanks! You won't regret it!
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Old 01-13-2014, 01:18 AM   #82
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Well all I can say is that I love my LS swapped truck!

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Old 01-13-2014, 12:18 PM   #83
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Well all I can say is that I love my LS swapped truck!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZoSv9WD2zA
Dang that looks like fun!
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Old 01-28-2014, 09:53 PM   #84
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

How did the vss situation go? Was you able to tune it out? Im fixing to do a swap very similar to yours except its a 465/208 combo. An im having trouble finding out if a vss is a must. I know dakota digital makes a adapter but if i can save some cash itd be nice. Thanks.
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Old 01-29-2014, 01:17 AM   #85
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How did the vss situation go? Was you able to tune it out? Im fixing to do a swap very similar to yours except its a 465/208 combo. An im having trouble finding out if a vss is a must. I know dakota digital makes a adapter but if i can save some cash itd be nice. Thanks.
I had my tuner tune it out and hooked my speedo cable to the 205, works good.
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Old 02-18-2014, 04:00 AM   #86
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

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Old 02-18-2014, 10:33 AM   #87
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Nice freak'n driving!
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Great build, did I miss it or did you ever hook up the EVAP system?
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Old 02-18-2014, 05:06 PM   #89
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Great build, did I miss it or did you ever hook up the EVAP system?
I did the same as a 99 fbody, evap canister, vent valve and purge solenoid, seems to be working good.
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Old 02-21-2014, 05:31 PM   #90
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

why did you go with an evap system?
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why did you go with an evap system?
So the tank would vent properly and not stink up my garage.
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Old 06-09-2014, 01:19 AM   #92
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Video update... Removing the drive train to start a new project!

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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Cool, looking forward to the k10 project.
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

The K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=631930
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

Is there some more info on the evap system? I modified my tank for the same type of module, and I'm not sure what to do with that part.
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Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap

I have mine set up like a 99 f-body. You need to have an evap tank, vent valve and purge solenoid.
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Old 08-17-2014, 07:00 PM   #97
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One last video to close things out with The Arctic Blaze...

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