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Ford Assassin · 05-08-2012, 01:34 PM

Got the 14 bolt pulled and sold. Went ahead and pulled the 4l80e and NP208c transfer case too. Dropped the 4L80e off at my trans shop to be converted to 2wd. I also bought a poly urethane A-arm bushing kit, ball joints, calipers, rotors, ceramic pads, brake hoses, pitman arm, and steering box for the front end rebuild (mostly from RockAuto).

Burned out the old bushings last night, still need to remove the bushing 'cups'. I plan on getting the 5.3 pulled today and start on removing the rear 4x4 spring hangers to replace them with the 2wd versions.

Pics as requested:

tvblazer78 · 05-09-2012, 08:53 AM

Nics man!! Thats a lot of work to make it 2wd..

bowtieguy79 · 05-09-2012, 10:09 AM

So you where running a 80E/205 before? Want to sell the t-case adapter

?

Ford Assassin · 05-09-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtieguy79

So you where running a 80E/205 before? Want to sell the t-case adapter

?

I guess you didn't read post #7....

But I'll still sell my adapter, $100 shipped.

bowtieguy79 · 05-09-2012, 02:13 PM

Re-read, thought I saw 205, I see you typed 208.

lol, you shift gears like Paul Walker in Fast and the Furious. I think I'm caught up now

Ford Assassin · 05-14-2012, 03:42 PM

Went to mock up the 2wd crossmember and its about .5-.75" too narrow...

Prob going to cut it half down the middle, bolt it up, the plate/box the cut back up.

Or remove the A-Arm mount rivets, slot the holes outward, then bolt them back on.
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Ford Assassin · 05-21-2012, 12:42 AM

Time for another update....

Ended up using a ratchet strap to suck the frame rails in enough to get the crossmember installed.

I also ended up scoring a pair of 56" rear springs (stock is 52"). Since I was changing to 2wd rear hangers anyway, I placed them 4" further back. The springs themself have an offset center pin by 4" to keep the wheelbase the same.

The front A-arms have new urethane bushings and new ball joints installed.

I plan on getting the diff installed tomorrow, along with the new 2wd steering box. The 5.3/4L80e to follow.

bL.A.zer90045 · 06-07-2012, 01:25 AM

Im following your lead man!!! Lol,YOU sir have convinced me to go ahead and now(after my 87 Elco is finished up shortly) to do this to my 86 which I modded as youve done to a full vert ising a 74 donor!!!
only ive got a 94 Corvette lt1 with 8,000 miles on it(its my first time,be gentle please:p staying tuned for the show!!!
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Ford Assassin · 06-09-2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bL.A.zer90045

Im following your lead man!!! Lol,YOU sir have convinced me to go ahead and now(after my 87 Elco is finished up shortly) to do this to my 86 which I modded as youve done to a full vert ising a 74 donor!!!
only ive got a 94 Corvette lt1 with 8,000 miles on it(its my first time,be gentle please:p staying tuned for the show!!!
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Eagle Custom · 06-13-2012, 07:32 PM

If you dont mind me asking what radiator are you using

Ford Assassin · 06-13-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle Custom

If you dont mind me asking what radiator are you using

Not at all, I'll share any info on my truck.

Its a stock replacement 3-row brass-copper from the local Autozone (replaced last in 2007).

Ford Assassin · 06-17-2012, 09:08 PM

My buddy got creative....

Ford Assassin · 07-18-2012, 08:13 AM

Thought it might be fun to mop the floor with a few folks in my square, so I added this over the weekend....

68Timber · 07-18-2012, 08:22 AM

Wow. That'll do it. What's the advertised hp?

Ford Assassin · 07-18-2012, 09:09 AM

On a bone stock 5.3 w/manifolds, stock cam, etc... 450HP on the crank. Since I have a boost friendly cam and long tube headers along with the bigger throttle body and meth injection, I am aiming for 400 @ the wheels.

Honestly the dyno numbers don't interest me a whole lot, quarter mile numbers are another story. Too many times I've seen Supras making 700HP on a dyno, then run 12's in the quarter....
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Firebirdjones · 07-19-2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

Thought it might be fun to mop the floor with a few folks in my square, so I added this over the weekend....

Same setup I got for my 6.0 blazer swap,,,,you'll like it

Ford Assassin · 07-19-2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Same setup I got for my 6.0 blazer swap,,,,you'll like it

Dyno'd it yesterday, put 430/440 HP/TQ to the ground with 7 psi.
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Ford Assassin · 07-28-2012, 12:13 AM

Dyno vids:

5.3 Blazer SLP Supercharged Dyno Run -...

5.3 Blazer SLP Supercharged Dyno Run II -...

**67cheby** · 12-18-2012, 01:22 PM

nice, just starting on mine 4x4 to 2wd convesion plus 5.3

Ford Assassin · 01-21-2013, 06:41 PM

I finally hooked up a boost gauge on Saturday and much to my surprise I am making 10-11 psi when the kit is suppose to be 7 psi on a 5.3 litre.*So I borrowed a SnapOn scope from a buddy and took a look down a spark plug hole. Sure enough, flat top pistons and until at least 2007 no 5.3 had flat top pistons. So it looks like I have a 4.8 afterall.Still making more than enough power so I am not too upset about it, don't have more than $200 in the long block anyway.

68Timber · 01-21-2013, 07:39 PM

A few months back the same thing happened to the Hot Rod magazine crew on an engine they threw a turbo on. Seems like it made 800 hp or so but it revved to 7000 rpm. So they had to look closer at what they had and it turned out to be a 4.8. That was kind of an eye-opener since everyone loves the 6.0's best. All of that gen truck motors are great imho.

05-08-2012, 01:34 PM	#26
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	2wd Conversion Progress Pics..... Got the 14 bolt pulled and sold. Went ahead and pulled the 4l80e and NP208c transfer case too. Dropped the 4L80e off at my trans shop to be converted to 2wd. I also bought a poly urethane A-arm bushing kit, ball joints, calipers, rotors, ceramic pads, brake hoses, pitman arm, and steering box for the front end rebuild (mostly from RockAuto). Burned out the old bushings last night, still need to remove the bushing 'cups'. I plan on getting the 5.3 pulled today and start on removing the rear 4x4 spring hangers to replace them with the 2wd versions. Pics as requested: Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

05-09-2012, 08:53 AM	#27
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Nics man!! Thats a lot of work to make it 2wd.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-09-2012, 10:09 AM	#28
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... So you where running a 80E/205 before? Want to sell the t-case adapter ? __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

05-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#30
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Re-read, thought I saw 205, I see you typed 208. lol, you shift gears like Paul Walker in Fast and the Furious. I think I'm caught up now __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

05-14-2012, 03:42 PM	#31
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Went to mock up the 2wd crossmember and its about .5-.75" too narrow... Prob going to cut it half down the middle, bolt it up, the plate/box the cut back up. Or remove the A-Arm mount rivets, slot the holes outward, then bolt them back on. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

05-21-2012, 12:42 AM	#32
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Time for another update.... Ended up using a ratchet strap to suck the frame rails in enough to get the crossmember installed. I also ended up scoring a pair of 56" rear springs (stock is 52"). Since I was changing to 2wd rear hangers anyway, I placed them 4" further back. The springs themself have an offset center pin by 4" to keep the wheelbase the same. The front A-arms have new urethane bushings and new ball joints installed. I plan on getting the diff installed tomorrow, along with the new 2wd steering box. The 5.3/4L80e to follow. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

06-07-2012, 01:25 AM	#33
bL.A.zer90045 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: 90045 cali Posts: 567	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Im following your lead man!!! Lol,YOU sir have convinced me to go ahead and now(after my 87 Elco is finished up shortly) to do this to my 86 which I modded as youve done to a full vert ising a 74 donor!!! only ive got a 94 Corvette lt1 with 8,000 miles on it(its my first time,be gentle please:p staying tuned for the show!!! Posted via Mobile Device

06-13-2012, 07:32 PM	#35
Eagle Custom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hartsburg Mo Posts: 113	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... If you dont mind me asking what radiator are you using

06-17-2012, 09:08 PM	#37
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... My buddy got creative.... Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

07-18-2012, 08:13 AM	#38
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Thought it might be fun to mop the floor with a few folks in my square, so I added this over the weekend.... Attached Images __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

07-18-2012, 08:22 AM	#39
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... Wow. That'll do it. What's the advertised hp? __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

07-18-2012, 09:09 AM	#40
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... On a bone stock 5.3 w/manifolds, stock cam, etc... 450HP on the crank. Since I have a boost friendly cam and long tube headers along with the bigger throttle body and meth injection, I am aiming for 400 @ the wheels. Honestly the dyno numbers don't interest me a whole lot, quarter mile numbers are another story. Too many times I've seen Supras making 700HP on a dyno, then run 12's in the quarter.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

12-18-2012, 01:22 PM	#44
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... nice, just starting on mine 4x4 to 2wd convesion plus 5.3 __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-21-2013, 06:41 PM	#45
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... I finally hooked up a boost gauge on Saturday and much to my surprise I am making 10-11 psi when the kit is suppose to be 7 psi on a 5.3 litre.*So I borrowed a SnapOn scope from a buddy and took a look down a spark plug hole. Sure enough, flat top pistons and until at least 2007 no 5.3 had flat top pistons. So it looks like I have a 4.8 afterall.Still making more than enough power so I am not too upset about it, don't have more than $200 in the long block anyway. __________________ Cable -K5 Blazer 2wd: 6.0 LQ4, 7875 Turbo, Tick Stage II Turbo Cam, Built 4L80e, RevMax Billet 3600, 9.5" 14 Bolt -Chevy 3+3 Crew Cab Dually: Cummins 12v P-Pump Swap, Compound Turbos, A2W Intercooler, NV4500HD, 4wd conversion, Radius Arms, Coilovers, Crossover Steering, etc Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803608

01-21-2013, 07:39 PM	#46
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Bought my old K5 back, now receiving a 5.3 swap... A few months back the same thing happened to the Hot Rod magazine crew on an engine they threw a turbo on. Seems like it made 800 hp or so but it revved to 7000 rpm. So they had to look closer at what they had and it turned out to be a 4.8. That was kind of an eye-opener since everyone loves the 6.0's best. All of that gen truck motors are great imho. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build



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