1978 Blazer
 

So far I’ve but 430 miles on the Blazer. The first tank full I averaged 17.6 MPG. Mainly city and goofing around. With a 31 gallon tank this thing should have over 500 mile range on the high way.

It no track car but it’s been a lot of fun so far!

For engine, trans, radiator, fans, fuel pumps, fuel pump controller and exhaust for under $6000 it is a bargain. The most expensive parts on it are the Holley Mid Mount Accy Drive. But that was worth it because it works and fits great.

My SWAG is the truck would run high 14 sec quarter mile time. Fast enough to get on the highway and pass.

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I'd say that's a successful build!

These are the best projects to me these days. Something you can actually daily drive and not lose a minute of sleep.

Mark, do you happen to have a build list of all of the parts you used for the swap? Great build!

I used the following from a totaled 2018 Tahoe with 3 miles on it. Found it on EBay all the parts are like new.

Engine 5.3 L L 83
Transmission 6 speed
Engine harness
ECM
Radiator
Stock fans
Complete induction
Complete under hood fuse block and harnesses
Fuel pump and controller
Stock exhaust manifolds and Cats

For the accy drive I used a Holly Mid Mount set up. This fits great and gave me a power steering pump

Dakota Digital Gauges that work of the GM CAN data

Dorman 31 gallon fuel tank

Custom exhaust CAT back

Detroit Real Steel wheels

Michelin Tire

Ride Tech suspension parts.
Rear springs did not work I used the stock ones with Ride Tech hangers.

I made engine mount and moved the stock cross member.

We used HP tuners to turn off stuff in the EVM to make it work stand alone.

That pretty much it.

Runs and drives great.



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Mark,
I tried to send you a PM but your box is full. I have a few questions about the swap and specifically the comment above.

Thanks for the info Mark!

Very cool build!! Nice job

Sorry I cleared it out

Mark long shot but what are your thoughts on trying to make this all work in CA and Smog legal? My understanding is that you have to transfer the fuel tank and support EVAP from the original vehicle?