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@haydenrubly 5 күн бұрын
Did you use the original front and rear diff? Did it work well. I'm doing the same swap, I don't plan on beating on it badly but do 4wd donuts in mud. No clue if the stock diffs can handle it. Did it work good for you?
@dorrellwashington9359 Ай бұрын
Awesome, would love to know what parts they used to swap the v8 in 4x4 chassis. I have a 84 jimmy s15 gipsy
@M0M0DAMEX Ай бұрын
What else would be recommended to replace along with the swap?
@TheStone600 Ай бұрын
@Momo7O7 Cooling system for sure. Space is very limited, and keeping the engine cool is still something I'm struggling with all of these years later. If going with a manual, the hm290/5lm60 that I have in here has held up great and is a bolt in replacement for the T4 that came out. Crossmember, drive shafts, transfercase, and shifter holes all lined up. Just needed a different clutch because the input shafts are different. The T4 lived about 2 months behind the V8... normal driving too. A few months ago, I grenaded the stock rearend. I found a replacement 10 bolt out of a 93 S10, so still weak. But it will live without issue if you don't drive super aggressively. I blew up the original axle doing a launch, so something to keep in mind. I hear the Explorer 8.8's are a good upgrade, but they're no bolt in, and the lug patterns are different. Also likely going to have to regear the 8.8 as most s10's got the 3.42 ratio which was not available on the Explorers.
@TheStone600 Ай бұрын
@Momo7O7 Forgot to add. The HM290 I have came out of a later 1st Gen S10 Blazer 4x4 with a 4.3L. I am not sure if an HM290/5LM60 out of a fullsize is the same or not. I also don't know if the later NV3500 is a direct bolt in swap.
@PHAEDRIDER 6 ай бұрын
i learned to drive in a '66 commander. 2 door like this . incredibly rare cars, especially the two door.
@TheStone600 6 ай бұрын
That's amazing, thank you for sharing! I shop around every now and then, I haven't seen any come up for sale in the time I've owned this one.
@ГКЛмонтаж 9 ай бұрын
what is the maximum speed in 4th gear?
@TheStone600 8 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what the maximum speed is, but this truck has seen a lot more than the 85 mph max on the speedometer. I don't like beating on her these days, but she's surprisingly stable at high speed.
@ГКЛмонтаж 8 ай бұрын
@@TheStone600 The transmission on this truck comes with 3 gears or 4 gears. Do they have the same top speed?
@TheStone600 8 ай бұрын
I think in these later years, you could only get the 700R4 4 speed Automatic with overdrive, or this sm465 4 speed manual non-overdrive. But many refer to the sm465 manual as a 3 speed because it's labeled L (Low) 1 2 3, 3 being the top gear. I'm not sure if there's a top speed difference. With the Automatic, you had more gear options for the rear axle, so that with overdrive definitely plays a role
@alanwilliamson6421 11 ай бұрын
Looks great
@larryg.9187 Жыл бұрын
... My '65 Cruiser tips his hat 🎩 to his slightly younger brother, the '66 in this clip ... 😁 🇺🇸 ...
@TheStone600 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, and best of luck with your '65!
@rosewood1 Жыл бұрын
did you check oil feed flow? All those pipes must work properly
@TheStone600 Жыл бұрын
I had it running on premix in this video just to be safe. I later confirmed that the oil pump was working properly and have since been running the oil injection. In this video, the bike is only really running on one cylinder. I found that 3 of the 4 exhaust pipes were clogged, there were carb issues, and the points were in rough shape. I have sorted all of that out, and the bike runs really well now and looks much better too. Thank's for your comment.
@rachalhollier5679 Жыл бұрын
I had a 2wd 1985 s10 blazer. They had a carburetor style wiring harness,so I installed a .040” over bore 350(358) in it with a 2200 breakaway stall in a th350 transmission with manual valve body. I drove it to work everyday for 8 years before I cut the top off and ran methanol in it. I never had a single problem with it running a hei distributor. It was very dependable making 14mpg.
@haydenrubly 5 күн бұрын
Did it have a stock 10 bolt 7.5"?
@user-uj3zk2cx8t Жыл бұрын
Must be Daddy's money
@TheStone600 Жыл бұрын
Nope! All my pop's helped me with was to pull her home on a uhaul trailer, which I paid for as well...
@tombrown5755 Жыл бұрын
Nice blazer
@TheStone600 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@50nick83 2 жыл бұрын
How is the traction with that setup. Thinking about putting a 350 vortec in mine, but I heard it puts too much weight in the front.
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
The only time I have traction issues is on wet pavement. I have to drive drastically different in the rain as I have had the rear kick out on me on turns on wet pavement (even with the open dif that I have). However, on dry pavement it's great, I only smoke the tire if I try to. I've also driven it in several heavy snow storms (14" of snow) and have never even gotten close to getting stuck. I'm sure a LSD or locker would be better for dry weather traction, but would make it sketchier on wet roads. Over all, the truck doesn't feel front heavy when driving, and absolutely would recommend a v8 swap in these, you just have to drive to your conditions. Hope this helps.
@Explo_eli 2 жыл бұрын
What the rims called I have a 1988 4x4 s10 and wondering if they would look good
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thanks for your comment. These are stock GM rims that went on the later s10 4x4's. Not sure of the years they came on exactly. I know the American Racing Outlaw II rims look similar but with the wide track width of the 4x4 s10, it may be difficult to find a set of those with the correct spacing.
@MiguelRodriguez-co4jh Жыл бұрын
Did you have the wheels refinished or did they already come like that?
@markheefner6527 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful blazer just love these 1st gen S series blazers.
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark, this truck made me fall in love with the 1st gen S series. Great vehicles, and very solid.
@johnbecker5213 2 жыл бұрын
noisy gear drive yeah!!!!
@ScreamingEagleFTW 2 жыл бұрын
is it fast?
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
She does pretty well for an old 4x4 truck.
@ScreamingEagleFTW 2 жыл бұрын
na A/C could it be done with A/C?
@luisnoesanchezcasas587 2 жыл бұрын
Ya no la tienes la troquita compa
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
Que es troquita compa?
@chasefancher6364 2 жыл бұрын
Was the pedals hard to install
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
This is a factory 4 Speed truck. I didn't have to do anything with the pedals when I went with the 5 speed.
@toddcarter7345 2 жыл бұрын
That thing is sick. I've got an 85 GMC Woody with a 350 auto. Family owned since new, family heirloom. It's so much fun. Stock engine built by me, my wife, and my son. Swap done by us also. Lots of 1off custom parts made to keep everything stock looking and working. So happy to see another 85 in that shape still being driven. My recently passed grandpa was the plant manager in Shreveport where these were all built, so I've got a very soft spot for these old trucks.
@abandonedwayamoon8749 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Blazer ! I’ve got a ‘78 350 4 Speed 4X4 ! I’m motivated to get it running and back on the road again now !
@edwardclement102 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty S10 Blazer, bet it would make a good tow vehicle on a Ranger Bass Boat.
@TheStone600 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comment! I sometimes pull an 18 foot checkmate with this truck. The short wheelbase makes it a little sketchy, but there's plenty of power and gearing to do the job. The suspension doesn't sag too bad either.
@tylerziegler3896 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any photos of the underside. Just want to see how the oil pan was put in. Maybe looks like the did a motor mount lift. Thank you
@xllsd4553 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, I’m curious why your T4 blew up? Also what rear end/differential does it have?
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure myself. The T4 shifted beautifully and was very quiet. It just let go one day. I never opened it up, but I'm positive the input shaft snapped. The 5 speeds input shaft was close to twice the diameter of the T4's. This truck is running the stock 10 bolt with an open differential. I have a G80 locker for it if I ever wanted to have posi.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
But at the end of the day, it is a weak transmission that's designed for a much smaller engine with much less power. It blew up despite very easy driving.
@xllsd4553 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheStone600 Thank you for your response, I know you have to notch the frame to drop a big block into a blazer but is that something that has been done on yours? The 350 seems to sit really low because the hood didn't look like it was cut underneath. thanks.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
@@xllsd4553 Summit sells engine mounts for the swap. They are plates that bolt to the 2.8L mounts on the frame, then the rubber motor mounts attach the engine to the plate. It puts the V8 right were the V6 was so that the trans and everything behind it doesn't have to move. Putting a V8 in a 4.3L truck is almost as simple as pulling the 4.3, and dropping the V8 in. It's a little bit tougher if you're swapping a 2.8L truck.
@xllsd4553 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheStone600 thank you that really helps
@CT-Dana 3 жыл бұрын
I love this generation S10. I have a 1988 2.5L 5-speed and I wanna get a S10 Blazer too.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
You and me both man, I'm an suv guy, but I'd love to get an S10 pickup! 😂
@Stainedrug77 3 жыл бұрын
I am 12 years old and just bought a 1990 k5 blazer 350 factory 4 speed. I’m so excited to do a build and fix her up. Got a great deal on it for how rare it is. Never been so happy in my life.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome man! Keep it up and you'll have the baddest truck around 💪
@alexrr1524 3 жыл бұрын
If the bottom was black instead of white and it had the stock blazer wheels it would be the cleanest s10 ever but this is steel the cleanest one I have ever seen
@ernestmartinelli9604 3 жыл бұрын
When exactly did the K5 have a stick shift option?
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
You could order manual transmissions in full size blazers from 1969 all the way through to the obs trucks. Including the 2 door tahoes that replaced the blazer in 1995.
@thud9797 2 жыл бұрын
Even the Suburban too had a manual 4-spd option although for not as long as the Blazer and Jimmy.
@Impala-qp9cb 7 ай бұрын
Every year. It was a utility vehicle. There would have been grumbles from customers if it didn’t.
@boopoopies 3 жыл бұрын
I love when people put Chevy small blocks in the s-10’s
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
It's the way the factory should have built them. The 350 is the perfect engine for this truck.
@beamj1 3 жыл бұрын
Been wanting to do this to exact same vehicle for years. What issues have you had other than mentioned in video and what did you pay for it if you don’t mind me asking
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
All in all it's the truck that GM should have built. A stock/mild 350 is perfect for it, but there certainly were some issues. The stock T4 transmission did not hold the power. It blew up under normal driving conditions. The 5LM60 (early NV3500) is a direct bolt in with the exception of the input shaft splines. My engine had the small flywheel (153 tooth ring gear), which meant that the largest clutch I could use was a 10.5". I used a clutch kit for an 80's Buick Regal with the 3.8L V6. This gave me a 10.5" clutch with the large 10 spline clutch hub. Using a 168 tooth flywheel would be a much better choice... You'll need to lengthen the clutch hydraulic line if you plan to use the factory slave cylinder. My truck already had a Macleod hydraulic throwout bearing in it so I just used that. It is super spendy though and if it wasn't already there. I would not have used it. Don't try to run a traditional dual exhaust, it is not worth it and there's no good way to achieve it. A Y pipe into a single 3" exhaust with a passenger side exit is about what you can get away with. I could not be happier with the sound this truck makes. Add some flex pipes or flex joints to the exhaust or you will crack your exhaust manifolds. I would suggest running an HEI distributor due to the simplicity and how readily available parts are. For cooling I'm using a 4.3L radiator for an 88 s10, as well as 1 belt driven fan and 2 electric fans. It stays cool for the most part, but an upgrade is in order. I use 180 degree thermostats, if they see 190. They stick open. I've put 4 or 5 thermostats in this truck since I've bought it. That's about all I can think of off hand. Hope this helps!
@samgrissom7274 3 жыл бұрын
I will keep it brief, sweet freaking rig!!!
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it man! Love this truck
@Brian.8272 3 жыл бұрын
id love to see someone swap in a 6 speed manual Tremec
@galenyoung8349 3 жыл бұрын
Esteban... (I'm curious whether or NOT you know/researched) did that Blazer come fact tree with a 4.3, or a 2.8? I ask because I have a 96 Blazer & a 92 S14 TAHOE. (The only one I have EVER seen, myself.) Title reads; S14 & the glove box reads; "Tahoe." I'm thinking about V8 swapping my 92 2.8 S14, Tahoe. *basically* it's just a SWB 2.8, 5 speed S10, IMHO. My 96 Blazer I'm currently/beginning a few days ago taking out the 4.3 & I'm gonna rebuild it & put it back in. *dayum thing was leaking oil everywhere, starter & flexplate weren't partying too well with one another. It all began with a blown intake gasket at 250K, miles. I didn't know nor realize how easy it is to swap it over to the same year model (96) 5.7 Vortec, until I've gotten all except 5 bolts out til it's time to pull the fact tree, 4.3, as well as a pile of engine parts laying in my kitchen floor.. I also swapped the CPI over to MPFI *before* I decided it had too many oil leaks & I was sick & tired of worrying about the POS starter/flywheel.. In short, I LOVE YOUR LITTLE BLAZER, & your "VIBE" is that of a kewl azz, man!!✌❤ In case anybody was curious & may not already be in the, "KNOW?" The wiring to swap from (96 - 04ish) model 2nd generation S10/Blazer is just to use the V8 computer with the V6 harness & fuse box. Then, you just either look up the schematics to wire in the V8 CPI injector plug from the V8, to the V8 ECM/Computer, or you can use the V6 CPI harness & just add the 2 extra cylinders to your V6 plug. The ONLY other issues are the exhaust/headers, & the engine to frame mounts that bolt onto the engine. They look easy AF to, "make", IMHO? I'm thinking/curious if 2 factory exhaust manifolds that dump directly in the back/rear wouldn't work/fit..? Like you said, brother... those little trucks can be ALOT of fun WITHOUT beating the pizz out of them & wasting tires, time, & money. My Blazer is a 4 door, which is WHY I decided to give it ONE LAST CHANCE to be a dependable fuel saver. If/when it phucks up, again... it's getting a 5.7 vortec.. fact tree setup, maybe, an RV cam to back up the tow package? 2nd generation S10s have 2 bell housing bolts & 2 bolts on the back of the heads (on mine) that are ROYAL, MFs.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you've got some neat projects man. Never heard of an S14 but I have heard of the Tahoe package. I know the chevy's were S10's and the GMC's were S15's, but S14 is a new one for me. My truck was a factory 2.8 V6, 4 speed (T4 trans), 4x4. And yes, it is very easy to swap a 4.3L to a 5.7L as the 4.3 is 350 V8 less 2 cylinders.
@og_bobby_g 3 жыл бұрын
How fast does it go ?
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
About 3, maybe 20
@og_bobby_g 3 жыл бұрын
Badass bike !
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Much obliged
@timeless6964 3 жыл бұрын
Truck Is Real Clean!!!
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, trying to keep it that way!
@billerickson806 3 жыл бұрын
I gotta 2.8 4 speed 4x4 Blazer 84
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
That's sweet man! Very uncommon setup from what I can tell.
@josueramirez7669 3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking into one to buy for myself, does it perform good on the highway?
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
They're great trucks! You need to understand that they're tractors though. Most of this trucks miles are highway miles, and it does ok. I've even maintained 80 mph for long periods of time, but usually stick to 65-70. I'm sure a k5 with an automatic overdrive, or a 5 speed overdrive swap would be amazing on the highway. I have 3.42 gears with a 4 speed non-overdrive transmission. Overall, I have no complaints, but I also understand that it's an old truck, so I keep to the right. Hope this helps!
@shawnwood9383 3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@eugenek9543 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a dope ass truck
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, means a lot!
@darrenmckinley8644 3 жыл бұрын
Got a 97 Silverado with 400,000 on the original motor with a 5 speed and I’ll never buy another truck
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome man, definitely keep it! Don't see many of those ripping around.
@darrenmckinley8644 3 жыл бұрын
Esteban Cliche love it!!
@Victoria3232-j7o 3 жыл бұрын
The last real Blazer I suppose
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
I have nothing against the gmt400 blazers and 2 door tahoe's, but these squarebody's are by far my favorite.
@eddiebolt5781 3 жыл бұрын
Is that 2 1/2” exhaust all the way back? Nice Blazer! My dad drove a 77 Blazer with a 4 speed when he was a deputy sheriff in the 70’s
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, really like to 70's front clips. This one has a 3" exhaust from the y-pipe back. I have another video on my channel with a new exhaust too. As well as a Walkaround.
@eddiebolt5781 3 жыл бұрын
Is that 2 1/2” exhaust all the way back?
@Andingo86 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome
@sabbath7081 3 жыл бұрын
These are kind of rare, a friend of mine had one for a while and he parted it out it says he wish he never did it I believe it was an 84 it had a carburetor but it had the four speed with three quarter ton running gear I think the chrome gear shift is a high Sierra package they just used it in those blazers.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a unicorn. Definitely don't see many with 4 speeds especially a highly optioned truck like this. Shame about your buddies truck, but sometimes they're too far gone.
@northgacub 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great. I just bought a 91 4x4 S10 Blazer with the 4.3. I used to have an 86 one with the 2.8
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Sick man, good luck with it!
@GunsNGames1 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful truck, love those old GM SUVs.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you man, they're good looking trucks!
@ET74019 3 жыл бұрын
Had a 1985 s10 blazer 2.8 v6 in high school best truck I ever owned...sadly wrecked it, haven’t been able to find one since...keep that sucker
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet man! Next one you find, you've gotta scoop up. I haven't seen many for sale either.
@ET74019 3 жыл бұрын
I saw a 1987 the other day but they want 20k and it needs major TLC...partial to the 85 anyway 😂...can’t imagine the power your getting with a v8...the 2.8 was sweet tho...zero power but I got 25mpg
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
@@ET74019 The V8 in this truck makes me really wonder why they weren't available fromthe factory. It is honestly such a great combo. My friends dad had an s10 with a 2.8 and a 5 speed, he said he was happy with the power.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
And 20k is waaaaayyyy too much, when they pop up, the nicest ones are about 5 grand
@ET74019 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheStone600 right me either had plenty of room to fit it. My motor could have been worn out...I put at least 200k on it...but mileage was unknown when I bought it. Never mattered tho...cause it always ran with very few problems
@TBGaels32 3 жыл бұрын
Hoping to find a square body suburban to do a 5 speed swap with a 427.
@TheStone600 3 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with that combo, sounds badass!