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68jimmy · 07-11-2004, 01:19 PM

Hello All,

I thought I'd let you know that after a bit of trouble with my new engine (had a cracked cylinder head) it's all together and running! I have almost 300 miles on it and what a difference from my old v6... I just wanted to thank all those who provided great tips and information. As I have more work to still get done I'm sure I'll be asking more questions... Enjoy!

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-11-2004, 01:43 PM

Looking Good, Keep Us Posted, We Love Pic's

LooseCannon · 07-11-2004, 03:34 PM

Nice!

03glide · 07-11-2004, 04:40 PM

Just looked at the Blazer I'm getting and noticed it had the center bolt valve covers. I was told it was a GM crate motor. What year did they start with those valve covers. Also would I order the same headers to fit the 72 Blazer? Do these heads require a different intake? Does anyone make a good looking set of valve covers for these engines? Not that the factory ones don't look good. Thanks for any info.
Brian

68jimmy · 07-11-2004, 09:53 PM

I believe and someone correct me if I'm wrong it was either '86 or '87 that the heads changed in regards to the two center intake bolts. As for the valve covers I'm not sure if they coincided with the change in heads or not. I used Hedman hedders and just told the guy a 68 gmc with a small block. They bolted right up, but they do hang below the frame rails...

03glide · 07-11-2004, 10:09 PM

Thanks. Mine's 4WD so hanging a little low is not a problem.

07-11-2004, 01:19 PM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Phase one complete! Hello All, I thought I'd let you know that after a bit of trouble with my new engine (had a cracked cylinder head) it's all together and running! I have almost 300 miles on it and what a difference from my old v6... I just wanted to thank all those who provided great tips and information. As I have more work to still get done I'm sure I'll be asking more questions... Enjoy! Attached Images

07-11-2004, 01:43 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Looking Good, Keep Us Posted, We Love Pic's __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-11-2004, 03:34 PM	#3
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Nice!

07-11-2004, 04:40 PM	#4
03glide Sell it before it's finished Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 631	Just looked at the Blazer I'm getting and noticed it had the center bolt valve covers. I was told it was a GM crate motor. What year did they start with those valve covers. Also would I order the same headers to fit the 72 Blazer? Do these heads require a different intake? Does anyone make a good looking set of valve covers for these engines? Not that the factory ones don't look good. Thanks for any info. Brian

07-11-2004, 09:53 PM	#5
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	I believe and someone correct me if I'm wrong it was either '86 or '87 that the heads changed in regards to the two center intake bolts. As for the valve covers I'm not sure if they coincided with the change in heads or not. I used Hedman hedders and just told the guy a 68 gmc with a small block. They bolted right up, but they do hang below the frame rails...

07-11-2004, 10:09 PM	#6
03glide Sell it before it's finished Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 631	Thanks. Mine's 4WD so hanging a little low is not a problem.



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