1978 Blazer

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by 69hugger

Are you using can data for the gauges using their BIM module? Any functionality you are looking for that the BIM doesn’t provide? i.e. fuel pressure, map, etc?



Thanks,

Yes I’m using their BIM. Worked great. Hook up 2 wires and you get RPM,MPH, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Trans Temp, Gear State PRNDL, and Fuel Level. You can add o. A BIM and it gives you a compass and ambient air temp.

Cool set up.


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[214Chevy]

This is so sweet!!

[groovyjay]

Only thing I would change is the title to my name...

[Stielow]

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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[WSSix]

I'd say that's a successful build!

[Vegas69]

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

[130fe]

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

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by 130fe

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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[Stielow]

Started a new project on the Blazer to add 2018 Tahoe brakes rotor, calipers, master and booster.


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[Stielow]

Same junk yard place I got the engine and stuff from.

First thing is convert the front rotor to 5 on 5 bolt circle.



Next is to make a bracket to add caliper to spindle.



I had to make a template the convert that to a CAD drawing. Then a mock up part.






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