1978 Blazer

[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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[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by Stielow

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

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.

[130fe]

Thanks for the info Mark!

[Boss 5.0]

Very cool build!! Nice job

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

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.

Sorry I cleared it out

[Try2paz]

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?

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by Try2paz

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?

I’m no expert on CA emissions but if an E-Rod set is legal than this set up should be CA legal. Again I’m no expert.

It’s legal in MI... lol


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[jeff71]

Any updates? How’s it running?

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by jeff71

Any updates? How’s it running?

Truck is running great. I have right at 1000 miles on it now. Driveline works flawlessly. I swapped the mufflers to get rid of a drone at 80 mph. We went though 3 mufflers until we have a system with no drone. Sound like a Denali now.

Still working on some 1978 Blazer issues like a noise from the A/C lines. I'll get it sorted out when I get some free time.

Love just banging around in it. I drove it to work this morning.

Mark

[Stielow]

I’ve have vehicles on the cover of Hot Rod 5 and 1/8 times



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