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Old 07-28-2012, 01:23 PM   #76
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430 to the wheels, not the crank.

It actually dead hooks, gets alittle squirmy on the 1-2 though (usually blows the tires away for a sec).

To be honest, with my luck on blowing 8.5" 10 Bolts to pieces, I am a bit cautious to start power braking just for the fun of it.
I just upgraded my ten bolt with 3:73 gears and 30spline axles from a 90's truck and a true track diff and a t/a stud girdle/cover. With some moser axles and strange c clip eliminators the 8.5 and car 12bolt are close in comparison
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Old 07-28-2012, 02:05 PM   #77
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I just upgraded my ten bolt with 3:73 gears and 30spline axles from a 90's truck and a true track diff and a t/a stud girdle/cover. With some moser axles and strange c clip eliminators the 8.5 and car 12bolt are close in comparison
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Although I agree with those upgrades a 8.5" can be built very stout, I don't have that much faith in my stock '87 28 spline unit and I am tapped on 'toy' funds for the time being.
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Old 07-29-2012, 06:21 PM   #78
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430 to the wheels, not the crank.

It actually dead hooks, gets alittle squirmy on the 1-2 though (usually blows the tires away for a sec).

To be honest, with my luck on blowing 8.5" 10 Bolts to pieces, I am a bit cautious to start power braking just for the fun of it.
I know its to the wheels, I meant personally I'd be happy with numbers like that at the crank. That's actually the power level I'm shooting for with my 383. I hear you on skipping unnecessary driveline abuse. I'm hoping I didn't "over tire" mine. Anyway, if you ever make a rolling vid I'd like to see it.
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Old 07-31-2012, 02:56 AM   #79
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I know its to the wheels, I meant personally I'd be happy with numbers like that at the crank. That's actually the power level I'm shooting for with my 383. I hear you on skipping unnecessary driveline abuse. I'm hoping I didn't "over tire" mine. Anyway, if you ever make a rolling vid I'd like to see it.
I misunderstood your meaning, sorry about that.

I'll see about getting some video shot from another car while driving.
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Old 09-23-2012, 07:39 PM   #80
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What kind of MPGs are you geting? Awesome build. I hope to start on my 91phone 4x4 2wd ls conversion soon
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Old 09-23-2012, 07:51 PM   #81
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I ment blazer
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Old 09-24-2012, 12:34 AM   #82
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I get about 14 in town and 18 on the highway, but I tend to drive pretty aggressively.
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Old 09-24-2012, 02:00 AM   #83
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Although I agree with those upgrades a 8.5" can be built very stout, I don't have that much faith in my stock '87 28 spline unit and I am tapped on 'toy' funds for the time being.
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Well when you do get the driveshaft dynamically balanced and some 1350 u joints and the ten bolt built and your good for 600 to the wheels
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Old 10-19-2014, 10:30 PM   #84
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Truck looks awesome.I know this is an old thread, but did you ever sell the rollbar? Is it aftermarket?
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Old 10-21-2014, 03:15 PM   #85
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Truck looks awesome.I know this is an old thread, but did you ever sell the rollbar? Is it aftermarket?
Sold years ago....

It was built from a kit from Competition Engineering.
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Old 10-28-2014, 12:04 PM   #86
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Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion

not sure if you did this already or not, but with my short bed k10 and 4l60 i was able to use the drive shaft out of a 2000 camaro/trans am, pretty much the same length u joints, but weighs a lot less....not sure if it'll work with the 4l80 or not but just a thought
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Old 11-04-2014, 04:22 PM   #87
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not sure if you did this already or not, but with my short bed k10 and 4l60 i was able to use the drive shaft out of a 2000 camaro/trans am, pretty much the same length u joints, but weighs a lot less....not sure if it'll work with the 4l80 or not but just a thought
The conversion has been finished and driving for over 2 years. The 4L60e and the TH350 share the same transmission slip yoke, but the 4L80e uses the same as a TH400.
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Old 03-14-2016, 09:24 AM   #88
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how is the blazer 2 years later?
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4 years later since the conversion....

6.0 turbo setup made 690 to the wheels, hauls ass.
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I also ditched the 8.5" 10 bolt for a 9.5" 14 bolt, custom 5x5 axles, Detroit Locker, 4.11 gears, etc.
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One of my favs on here, will be using the pics when I get around to my full convert conversion. Now you just need a 73-80 front end and youll be done lol
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Old 03-15-2016, 09:50 PM   #92
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One of my favs on here, will be using the pics when I get around to my full convert conversion. Now you just need a 73-80 front end and youll be done lol
No no. If I do any changes to the front end, it would be a '89-'91 headlight/grille/core support swap.

I like the square look vs the rounded off look. To each their own.
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Re: My 4wd to 2wd Conversion

Considering attempting this same conversion (4wd to 2wd) and wondered if you may have a cheat sheet on the major components needed to complete the swap? Especially now that you've done yours from what you've learned...
I also worry about having to drill holes to mount stuff up front as I hate to drive down the road sideways....
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