Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Awesome blazer and engine swap. Thanks for sharing.

Did you use the 5.3/4.8 accessories or the LS1 ? thanks

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Thanks. I ended up using the truck accessories.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

So all you had to do was remove some material from the water pump? Are there any other modification?

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

I also had to trim the truck bracket, and relocate the idler pulley to clear the car intake. I used the dirty dingo kit.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Nice thread you have some really great pictures. I have been thinking about swapping my blown big block in my 84 4x4 one ton for a 5.3 or 6.0. It is nice to see the mounting with the trans since mine is a 465. I have a 5.3 4L60e but is is slated for my 62 2wd. So I might just have to get a 6.0 that a friend of mine has.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Thanks! You won't regret it!

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Well all I can say is that I love my LS swapped truck!

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Dang that looks like fun!

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

How did the vss situation go? Was you able to tune it out? Im fixing to do a swap very similar to yours except its a 465/208 combo. An im having trouble finding out if a vss is a must. I know dakota digital makes a adapter but if i can save some cash itd be nice. Thanks.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

I had my tuner tune it out and hooked my speedo cable to the 205, works good.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Rock crawling video!

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Nice freak'n driving!

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Great build, did I miss it or did you ever hook up the EVAP system?

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

I did the same as a 99 fbody, evap canister, vent valve and purge solenoid, seems to be working good.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

why did you go with an evap system?

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

So the tank would vent properly and not stink up my garage.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Video update... Removing the drive train to start a new project!

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Cool, looking forward to the k10 project.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

The K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=631930

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

Is there some more info on the evap system? I modified my tank for the same type of module, and I'm not sure what to do with that part.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

I have mine set up like a 99 f-body. You need to have an evap tank, vent valve and purge solenoid.

Re: 81 K5 "Arctic Blaze" H.O. 5.3 / SM465 swap
 

One last video to close things out with The Arctic Blaze...

Enjoy the video!