1st Gen Bigblock Installation

[hiway]

[hiway]

[hiway]

The only ones I have on the puter....

[tlambert]

Thats a sweet pic.
What times are you running? In the 1/8 or 1/4

Looks nice.
Bright red always looks nice on the ST.

Quote: Originally Posted by hiway

[hiway]

It's really a junk motor built from leftover parts from my malibu. 7.2's in the 1/8th.....bracket bomber. It gets a roller motor upgrade over the winter.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by hiway

It's really a junk motor built from leftover parts from my malibu. 7.2's in the 1/8th.....bracket bomber. It gets a roller motor upgrade over the winter.

Sounds like some good times.
I don't think I would call it a junk motor though.

[ExtCab96S_Dime]

This is definitely a clean and very nice truck. That motor does look like it was put in there by GM right out of their factory. I hope you don't have to sell it. That's something you should keep in your family if you can. Nice ass truck man.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtCab96S_Dime

This is definitely a clean and very nice truck. That motor does look like it was put in there by GM right out of their factory. I hope you don't have to sell it. That's something you should keep in your family if you can. Nice ass truck man.

Thanks for the complements!
At this time I'm not planning on selling it. But its been done for awhile now and its completed so........?
When I do decide to let it go I will post it here.

[1993S10V8]

Thats a sweet truck you got there. That big block does look like it came from the factory like that! I can tell you put a lot of work under the hood to make it look clean. Very nice!

[1993S10V8]

One quick question. Where did you get that chevrolet sticker on the tailgate?

[higgiec1085]

that is the bad s10 bog block is suck nice dime

[BlownDime]

Quote: Originally Posted by higgiec1085

that is the bad s10 bog block is suck nice dime

What?

[miniroddin]

Super clean swap, love your truck. Nice work keep it up.
Makes me want to swap out my small block.

[ExtCab96S_Dime]

Quote: Originally Posted by higgiec1085

that is the bad s10 bog block is suck nice dime

Wtf?

[CandiMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by higgiec1085

that is the bad s10 bog block is suck nice dime

Let me translate to the best of my ability

"That is the badess s10 big block, is such a nice dime"

Did I get it?

[hiway]

close enough

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1993S10V8

One quick question. Where did you get that chevrolet sticker on the tailgate?

Hey guys whats up!
Thanks for all of the.....huh...comments, somebody must have been drinking.

The tailgate letters are GM that came on the 92 Silverado Sport pickups.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1993S10V8

Thats a sweet truck you got there. That big block does look like it came from the factory like that! I can tell you put a lot of work under the hood to make it look clean. Very nice!

I like it when poeple say that, it makes all the work worth it.

[1993S10V8]

Quote: Originally Posted by tlambert

I like it when poeple say that, it makes all the work worth it.

Yea I like to compliment someone who does a nice job on their trcuk because I know how much work it takes to get a truck like the one you have. I have done many trucks but not as nice as yours and there were many days and nights working on them.

Did you get that sticker from the dealer? I would like to get one as well.

[BlazerKydd]

Man, I've got to tell ya, i never in a million years ever thought that a big block would fit into an s10 without sacrificing all the good and just makin the truck all engine. My first truck was an 85 s-10 blazer with the 2.5 iron duke motor, did great offroad, but anything but that, well, 73 mph downhill with the wind to your back was about all it had. blew 2 engines out of that thing. but i have an internal love for these little critters, i always have. Before i was deployed, I purchased a 455 Buick engine with a turbo 400 connected to it in hopes to build a muscle car when i returned. but after consideration, i decided that i would be happier with another s-10, but built this time. so i thought the engine was lost and i would have to sell it. NOT ANYMORE. thanks to you, i can save the engine and have a kick ass little truck. and i've got to tell ya, that 400 is tucked in tighter than a 4 year old on christmas eve. i can't stop staring at the picture of the engine compartment. its just gorgeous. looks great, beyond great, but i am going to quit takin up space on your page here, just wanted to say thank you for your hard work.
ANDY
P.S: really waitin on more pictures man, that little truck is just sweet.

[BlazerKydd]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

Man, I've got to tell ya, i never in a million years ever thought that a big block would fit into an s10 without sacrificing all the good and just makin the truck all engine. My first truck was an 85 s-10 blazer with the 2.5 iron duke motor, did great offroad, but anything but that, well, 73 mph downhill with the wind to your back was about all it had. blew 2 engines out of that thing. but i have an internal love for these little critters, i always have. Before i was deployed, I purchased a 455 Buick engine with a turbo 400 connected to it in hopes to build a muscle car when i returned. but after consideration, i decided that i would be happier with another s-10, but built this time. so i thought the engine was lost and i would have to sell it. NOT ANYMORE. thanks to you, i can save the engine and have a kick ass little truck. and i've got to tell ya, that 454 is tucked in tighter than a 4 year old on christmas eve. i can't stop staring at the picture of the engine compartment. its just gorgeous. looks great, beyond great, but i am going to quit takin up space on your page here, just wanted to say thank you for your hard work.
ANDY
P.S: really waitin on more pictures man, that little truck is just sweet.

Tim, i must appologize, i put 400, i meant 454. please excuse the mix up

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1993S10V8

Yea I like to compliment someone who does a nice job on their trcuk because I know how much work it takes to get a truck like the one you have. I have done many trucks but not as nice as yours and there were many days and nights working on them.

Did you get that sticker from the dealer? I would like to get one as well.

I did get it from the dealer.....but that was back sometime ago. They may be able to get them. You would be suprised at what the dealer can still get.
If not, anyone that makes decals should be able to handle it. A buddy of mine had some smaller 454 SS decals made for his S-10 from a pencil rubbed template that he made from his fullsize 454 truck. They turned out really nice and fit the bedsides of the S-10 great.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

Tim, i must appologize, i put 400, i meant 454. please excuse the mix up

No problem Andy, glad you like it, like I said before, I'm glad that people enjoy checking it out.
I haven't seen any done to the extent that I did it. Most people are looking for something quick.
I wanted to be able to cruise in it, and wasen't so much concerned about how fast it was.
Good luck with your project.

[BlazerKydd]

Hey Tim,

I've decided that I'm just not going to have the time or the resourses to accomplish what you have done. I'm going to go with a 383 from blueprint engines instead. Thanks for your help though.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by BlazerKydd

Hey Tim,

I've decided that I'm just not going to have the time or the resourses to accomplish what you have done. I'm going to go with a 383 from blueprint engines instead. Thanks for your help though.

I'm sure you will have just as much fun with it, and will run just as fast.

[Prostock32]

heres mine

[my598]

nice truck. i have a 90 s10 blazer 2wheel drive. i`m putting a big block with a 400 trans ,9in also. i don`t want to tub it or mini tub it. also looking for a non a/c heater box with blower motor. can anybody give me some tips. thanks

[ratfink56]

Prostock 32, the profile shot of the air filter set-up reminds me of something, not quite sure what. Nice truck.

[CandiMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by ratfink56

Prostock 32, the profile shot of the air filter set-up reminds me of something, not quite sure what. Nice truck.

A limp penis

[tlambert]

Do you have roller rockers?
Was wondering if the valve covers will clear roller rockers.

Quote: Originally Posted by Prostock32

[Prostock32]

Quote: Originally Posted by tlambert

Do you have roller rockers?
Was wondering if the valve covers will clear roller rockers.

yes, im running comp pro-mags. those valve covers have oil drippers on them, i ground them off just in case... and im not 100% sure on this, BUT the dart heads im running may have raised valve cover rails, i dont remember.

[83blazer28]

ok im way behind on askin this but tlambert
is your master cylinder almost touchin your rocker cover of does it just look that way lol

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by Prostock32

yes, im running comp pro-mags. those valve covers have oil drippers on them, i ground them off just in case... and im not 100% sure on this, BUT the dart heads im running may have raised valve cover rails, i dont remember.

Thanks, I wanted to use those but wasen't sure of clearance issues......like thats a problem.
I wasen't sure if the ones I have now was going to work when I bought them.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by 83blazer28

ok im way behind on askin this but tlambert
is your master cylinder almost touchin your rocker cover of does it just look that way lol

Not even close to hitting. Look at this pic.
Brake booster in the back, and valve cover to your left.

[pro_street]

1985 Blazer
Full tube chassis
9in Ford
Powerglide with transbrake
882 BBC (454 bored .125)
Got a 5500 stall converter in it, only leaving at 4500 though
Will run 6.30's all day long, hoping for high 5's if we stall it up more (all motor of course!)







OLD picture of the motor

[pro_street]

BTW, that's NOT me in the orange shirt...

[ExtCab96S_Dime]

Holy hell, that is a fast ****ing truck lol. 882, that's insane.

[bbcc]

Prostock32. Do you have any pictures of the headers? I'm looking for some ideas on how to route the tubes. Thanks in advance.

bbcc

[badmatt]

you mean 482 cube?

[yz85608]

that is one sweet truck u got there.

[bobditts]

Im thinking about possibly doing a 2.8L to V8 swap in my 1st gen s10 blazer. Can anyone give me a fair estimate on what the parts alone would cost?

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by bobditts

Im thinking about possibly doing a 2.8L to V8 swap in my 1st gen s10 blazer. Can anyone give me a fair estimate on what the parts alone would cost?

Look here for a small block swap http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f10/sw...estions-23481/ you should find something there.

If you have any questions about a BB Swap I will be glad to help.

Cost doing the BB the way I did wasn't the most expensive way but not the cheapest either.

[dropped4doorblaze]

ok i have this crazy idea for my blazer bagged body dropped to the door with a built big block but i belive the upper control arm will hit the manafold and i will have problems finding a brake booster to fit got any advice?? i might be able to fab some control arms im not looking for a full blown race truck just a bagged show truck thats totally different from anything else and keep it driveable

[yellownxrated]

what about running a brake booster under the floor boards old school style? a smooth firewall with no booster would look sick, not to mention it would make people scrath their heads a bit. Your welcome

[yellownxrated]

or just go to non- power brakes. thats how my 84 is set up and i dont miss power brakes one bit

[Blmfighter]

I think your truck is great! I just got a 454 to put in my truck and I would like to ask you a few questions. What kind of intake is that? The other question that I have is do you have a picture that shows the whole steering shaft that you made?

Prostock32 - What kind of headers are those? If you made them how did you know how long to make them? Do you have any pictures of the drivers side header, I would like to know how you got around the steering.

[tlambert]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blmfighter

I think your truck is great! I just got a 454 to put in my truck and I would like to ask you a few questions. What kind of intake is that? The other question that I have is do you have a picture that shows the whole steering shaft that you made?

I believe it is a Performer, not sure if its the RPM though, I ground the name off for a smooth look.
I will post some more pics of the steering shaft tonight.

[tlambert]

I has some questions about the steering column and how it looked. This is the only shots I have. It seems crazy but works with no problems.


Steering from firewall. The curved bracket on the column is for the shifter. It uses a B&M shift cable instead of the metal rod.



Steering column to the heim joint. The heim joint is bolted to a bracket that is welded to the frame.



Heim joint, then by the exhaust and to the steering column. The rub marks you see is from when it is in reverse, but its not major, if it was you would see alot of shiny metal.



Closer view to the steering box.

[Blmfighter]

Thanks for the pictures. Do you know if any other steering boxes will work. I have one that is from another car, not sure what car. I do have the numbers off it at home I could give you if you could tell me if it would work or not. My truck does not have power steering now and I will upgrade before putting the motor in.

Any advice would be great. I'm looking for a cheap box.

[dropped4doorblaze]

Quote: Originally Posted by yellownxrated

what about running a brake booster under the floor boards old school style? a smooth firewall with no booster would look sick, not to mention it would make people scrath their heads a bit. Your welcome

does anybody know where to get a brake booster that can mount under the body?? but i already ditched the big block idea i measured and the control arm will hit way before it lays out i will hit the head before it lays also but still having a clean fire wall would be sick!