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

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome blazer and engine swap. Thanks for sharing.

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

Thanks. I ended up using the truck accessories.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by whitels1

Thanks. I ended up using the truck accessories.

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

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

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

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

[Eric15chevys]

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.

[whitels1]

Originally Posted by Eric15chevys

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.

Thanks! You won't regret it!