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INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-28-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

430 to the wheels, not the crank.

It actually dead hooks, gets alittle squirmy on the 1-2 though (usually blows the tires away for a sec).

To be honest, with my luck on blowing 8.5" 10 Bolts to pieces, I am a bit cautious to start power braking just for the fun of it.

I just upgraded my ten bolt with 3:73 gears and 30spline axles from a 90's truck and a true track diff and a t/a stud girdle/cover. With some moser axles and strange c clip eliminators the 8.5 and car 12bolt are close in comparison
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Ford Assassin · 07-28-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I just upgraded my ten bolt with 3:73 gears and 30spline axles from a 90's truck and a true track diff and a t/a stud girdle/cover. With some moser axles and strange c clip eliminators the 8.5 and car 12bolt are close in comparison
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Although I agree with those upgrades a 8.5" can be built very stout, I don't have that much faith in my stock '87 28 spline unit and I am tapped on 'toy' funds for the time being.
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68Timber · 07-29-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

430 to the wheels, not the crank.

It actually dead hooks, gets alittle squirmy on the 1-2 though (usually blows the tires away for a sec).

To be honest, with my luck on blowing 8.5" 10 Bolts to pieces, I am a bit cautious to start power braking just for the fun of it.

I know its to the wheels, I meant personally I'd be happy with numbers like that at the crank. That's actually the power level I'm shooting for with my 383. I hear you on skipping unnecessary driveline abuse. I'm hoping I didn't "over tire" mine. Anyway, if you ever make a rolling vid I'd like to see it.

Ford Assassin · 07-31-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

I know its to the wheels, I meant personally I'd be happy with numbers like that at the crank. That's actually the power level I'm shooting for with my 383. I hear you on skipping unnecessary driveline abuse. I'm hoping I didn't "over tire" mine. Anyway, if you ever make a rolling vid I'd like to see it.

I misunderstood your meaning, sorry about that.

I'll see about getting some video shot from another car while driving.

K6.0 · 09-23-2012, 07:39 PM

What kind of MPGs are you geting? Awesome build. I hope to start on my 91phone 4x4 2wd ls conversion soon
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K6.0 · 09-23-2012, 07:51 PM

I ment blazer
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Ford Assassin · 09-24-2012, 12:34 AM

I get about 14 in town and 18 on the highway, but I tend to drive pretty aggressively.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 09-24-2012, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ford Assassin

Although I agree with those upgrades a 8.5" can be built very stout, I don't have that much faith in my stock '87 28 spline unit and I am tapped on 'toy' funds for the time being.
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Well when you do get the driveshaft dynamically balanced and some 1350 u joints and the ten bolt built and your good for 600 to the wheels
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bdiamond · 10-19-2014, 10:30 PM

Truck looks awesome.I know this is an old thread, but did you ever sell the rollbar? Is it aftermarket?

Ford Assassin · 10-21-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bdiamond

Truck looks awesome.I know this is an old thread, but did you ever sell the rollbar? Is it aftermarket?

Sold years ago....

It was built from a kit from Competition Engineering.

dman1982 · 10-28-2014, 12:04 PM

not sure if you did this already or not, but with my short bed k10 and 4l60 i was able to use the drive shaft out of a 2000 camaro/trans am, pretty much the same length u joints, but weighs a lot less....not sure if it'll work with the 4l80 or not but just a thought

Ford Assassin · 11-04-2014, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982

not sure if you did this already or not, but with my short bed k10 and 4l60 i was able to use the drive shaft out of a 2000 camaro/trans am, pretty much the same length u joints, but weighs a lot less....not sure if it'll work with the 4l80 or not but just a thought

The conversion has been finished and driving for over 2 years. The 4L60e and the TH350 share the same transmission slip yoke, but the 4L80e uses the same as a TH400.

70blackfish · 03-14-2016, 09:24 AM

how is the blazer 2 years later?

Ford Assassin · 03-14-2016, 09:38 PM

4 years later since the conversion....

6.0 turbo setup made 690 to the wheels, hauls ass.

Ford Assassin · 03-14-2016, 10:18 PM

I also ditched the 8.5" 10 bolt for a 9.5" 14 bolt, custom 5x5 axles, Detroit Locker, 4.11 gears, etc.

dragonball98312 · 03-15-2016, 09:33 PM

One of my favs on here, will be using the pics when I get around to my full convert conversion. Now you just need a 73-80 front end and youll be done lol

Ford Assassin · 03-15-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonball98312

One of my favs on here, will be using the pics when I get around to my full convert conversion. Now you just need a 73-80 front end and youll be done lol

No no. If I do any changes to the front end, it would be a '89-'91 headlight/grille/core support swap.

I like the square look vs the rounded off look. To each their own.

mjbdesigns · 06-10-2016, 06:07 PM

Considering attempting this same conversion (4wd to 2wd) and wondered if you may have a cheat sheet on the major components needed to complete the swap? Especially now that you've done yours from what you've learned...
I also worry about having to drill holes to mount stuff up front as I hate to drive down the road sideways....

jbristo67 · 08-30-2016, 07:38 AM

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Ford Assassin · 11-26-2018, 02:34 AM

New turbo setup.....

Koz1 · 06-18-2019, 03:17 PM

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09-23-2012, 07:39 PM	#80
K6.0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Falkland Nc Posts: 9	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion What kind of MPGs are you geting? Awesome build. I hope to start on my 91phone 4x4 2wd ls conversion soon Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2012, 07:51 PM	#81
K6.0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Falkland Nc Posts: 9	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion I ment blazer Posted via Mobile Device

09-24-2012, 12:34 AM	#82
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion I get about 14 in town and 18 on the highway, but I tend to drive pretty aggressively. 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

10-19-2014, 10:30 PM	#84
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Truck looks awesome.I know this is an old thread, but did you ever sell the rollbar? Is it aftermarket?

10-28-2014, 12:04 PM	#86
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion not sure if you did this already or not, but with my short bed k10 and 4l60 i was able to use the drive shaft out of a 2000 camaro/trans am, pretty much the same length u joints, but weighs a lot less....not sure if it'll work with the 4l80 or not but just a thought __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

03-14-2016, 09:24 AM	#88
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion how is the blazer 2 years later? __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

03-14-2016, 09:38 PM	#89
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion 4 years later since the conversion.... 6.0 turbo setup made 690 to the wheels, hauls ass. __________________ 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

03-14-2016, 10:18 PM	#90
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion I also ditched the 8.5" 10 bolt for a 9.5" 14 bolt, custom 5x5 axles, Detroit Locker, 4.11 gears, etc. __________________ 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

03-15-2016, 09:33 PM	#91
dragonball98312 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belfair, Wa Posts: 477	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion One of my favs on here, will be using the pics when I get around to my full convert conversion. Now you just need a 73-80 front end and youll be done lol

06-10-2016, 06:07 PM	#93
mjbdesigns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Flint Michigan Posts: 1	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion Considering attempting this same conversion (4wd to 2wd) and wondered if you may have a cheat sheet on the major components needed to complete the swap? Especially now that you've done yours from what you've learned... I also worry about having to drill holes to mount stuff up front as I hate to drive down the road sideways....

08-30-2016, 07:38 AM	#94
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion In Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

11-26-2018, 02:34 AM	#95
Ford Assassin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, Ca. Posts: 674	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion New turbo setup..... 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

06-18-2019, 03:17 PM	#96
Koz1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 25	Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion pm sent



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