Bug Out Vehicle K5 Blazer build Ep15, 3 Reasons Behind the 383 Engine

[@toddgirard391]

Nice build

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Sorry for the late reply just getting back to KZbin, Thank you!!!!!!

[@thedobermangang3503]

good video my brother..

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Sorry for the late reply, Thank you brother!!!!

[@WyomingSurvival]

That blazer is going to be bad ass!!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

It is coming out pretty good, just need more time!!!! LOL Thanks for watching brother!!

[@AreWeEverThere]

WOW, Took the words out of my mouth!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks, and what words did I take??? LOL thanks for watching!!! atb Todd

[@independentcontractor1633]

Great motor, great rig

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thank you, it is coming along!!

[@gregorylookin4thattruth993]

Your a really cool smart man. I like the way your thinking... . From every direction. Good work.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

I don't know if I am smart, but I sure enjoy building!!! It is fun... Thank you so much for your kind words

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

True SHTF EMP situation a hammer and a center punch to the tank of vehicles to me as opposed to to a siphoned system. A system like that would be cool to have .

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

bryan faulkenburg Agree!!! I have a brass drift I made a sharp squared off point for that very thing!!! The refuel pump comes in handy for refueling out of collection containers as well... thanks for watching!!!

[@snawsome100]

very cool i just picked up a k5 two weeks ago for free ive put a 1000 into it so far but its running and almost ready for a test run i still have a long way to go though.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Freaking sweet!!! That is awesome, I need to get my ass back to the shop and get to work!!! Thanks for watching

[@kylewells291]

I'm doing a 383 stroker in my '81 Blazer as we speak!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Awesome!!!! I need to get mine done!!

[@OregonMike]

Nice

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks Mike!!! It is coming along, think I need a CVT??? I could work it into the build...

[@OregonMike]

That thing will need a ballistic cvt :)

[@55mechanic12]

Ditch that Holley and go with a Qaudrajet carburetor. You will get better fuel mileage , and you won't flood out climbing a hill.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

I am going to get it all running with whats on it, I haven't had a new designed Holley yet, and test it out. If it give's me sh*t, it is gone and I will buy the Qaudrajet... I do love them, but this came with the Holley and it is I guess a newer designed 670... We will see bother, but I totally agree with you!!! Thanks for watching

[@ZZoutdoors]

I think ya' made a good pick with that motor.Anti theft,manual choke! Nobody knows anymore.Your goin in the right direction. Thanks. ZZ.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thank you, I am working on it!!! Seems to be picking up now... Hope to have the engine in soon!!! Thanks for watching atb Todd

[@LB-gb5lk]

Nice motor... I have an 89' chevy suburban 4x4 of course... Just blew a head gasket in the 350 and Im upgrading to a 383, I get it back in 1 week. I cant wait, Im a kid waiting for Christmas... Lol. Im a prepper and had a channel here on YT for 8yrs. I cancelled the channel 2 months ago and just opened this channel to do basic comms. with people. I live in Long Beach Ca. so I know its going to be a shitstorm trying to get out when it hits the fan... But, I have a plan. Good to see more people still getting ready. Love to see what your build brings. Side note: Just sold my 85' K5 Blazer to buy this Suburban, so i know your truck... I lived in the local mountains of So Cal for 5yrs and the K5 NEVER STOPPED!!! There was not one obstacle that it didnt conquer... love them... Peace. Big Steve

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Mmmm must of missed your comment...Sorry. Right on!!! 383 is such a rocking motor!!! I can't wait to get this beast in and running. Why did you take your channel down? And yes always prepping brother, in one way or another, it is a life style now, LOL. Cool, communication is a great deal, let me know when you start posting. I am doing a video here real soon on how to get your HAM license in two weeks. It is the intro to my new series; Grid down, SHTF skills series. Thanks for watching my build, there is a pretty good following wanting to see it done. So, I guess I better start putting in some overtime!! LOL Yeah man, love the K-5 series and this bad girl is going to look mean. Can't wait to start ripping into the body and making it mine. Thanks for all your support Big Steve, stay frosty atb Todd

[@flashfronkprepping1779]

Hello there Sir. I just came upon this video and love it! Prepper talk and CHEVY trucks!!! I was just out there turning wrenches on my 2002 Silverado yesterday which is my Bugout vehicle. Take care Brother...

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Sorry for the super late reply, just getting back into KZbin and wanted to catch up on all my old comments over the last 5 years... Thank you!!!! Heck yes... Wrench turning and prepping, thanks for watching brother!!!

[@live4wild968]

Nice choice my friend. Class act.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks brother!! Been several years in the making!! LOL

[@canadianneo-frontiersmen6165]

I really love your BOV series thanks for the share!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks my friend!!! How have you been lately, you putting out some new video's? Thanks for watching atb TOdd

[@canadianneo-frontiersmen6165]

Going in Texas for hog hunt in three weeks! Getting prep on the trip...takes all my time but will soon!

[@bsouza4441]

its legal in your country an homemade armor for small callibers . a 1/8" steel sheet probably stop handguns shoots and isnt very heavy

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Yeah, it may get some bolt on armor on the doors.... We will see

[@bsouza4441]

Central Oregon Survival Network Yeahh. The some heavy trucks uses hardox in composition they are no oficially armored but the plates can stop bullets

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Nice!!!

[@JusBurninItDownSmothers]

lots of great information thanks for sharing

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

You bet, thanks for watching!!!!

[@samualwhittemore228]

...Cadillac exhaust...not too restrictive, very quiet.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Mmmmm interesting idea, will have to check that out... Thanks for watching

[@MrCherrygrovedude]

Samual Whittemore what part number is it?

[@BluegrassBushcraft]

Another great video. The only thing I can is get that thing in. Cant wait to hear it run.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Right!!! Man I want to get this thing rolling!!! Just need time, I am trying!! Thanks for watching my friend!!! atb Todd

[@LFH02]

Looking good, nice reliable choice and lots of grunt in the engine. Great vid cheers

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Hey brother, haven't heard from you and awhile!!! Hope you are doing well!!! atb Todd

[@LFH02]

Real life has been getting in the way !! Great truck will really work as you describe. look forward to seeing it run. Not as much as you I bet ha-ha cheers

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Right, I understand that!! Every time I get some momentum going, reality kicks me from behind!!! Right, I can't wait until I get it rolling!!

[@MountainRaider]

You have done a lot of progress with your vehicle!the engine is very good! would like to see it rolling!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thank you, been working pretty hard on it!!! And a bunch of other products, getting tired... Ha ha ha... Never

[@JulieHiltbrunner]

Cool truck and pretty engine! Technically way over my head. Will check out your other videos. : )

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks... Sorry this is a concept video... I have many others you can check out!!! Thank you

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Great choices , it should serve you well ,and plenty of power to turn the 37s ,can't wait to see it running ! ATB john

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks my friend!!! It should workout pretty good!!!! I can't wait to see it running ether... I will get there!!!

[@DoingMoreKustoms]

Swee Ride Brother, looking forward to seeing her Roar !!! ThumbZ UP !!! ;)

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks brother!!! Glad to here from you!!!

[@TheTruth23rd]

Coming up top doesn’t that collect water?

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Not sure what you meant by this question, and I know a lot time ago.. LOL Sorry for the really late reply, just getting back to KZbin and wanted to catch up. Plus, create some new content!! Thank you for your support, and for watching...

[@joed5472]

Wouldn't a bug out k5 be better if it had 6.2 running on veg oil? Compared to a 12 mpg 383

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Absolutely!!!!! Yes…. Agreed… I built more of a smoking and the bandit rig, it was created to draw the attention away from the main convoy headed to my Bug out location… not for sustainable use. But I just recently purchased a M1079 Military vehicle… sticks out, but can go anywhere, and run on a lot of fuels.

[@tommyhornsby9675]

I always look forward to your next video. Great job. Love the shop. We are looking into land in the pacific north west right now. The plan is to have the shop up prior to the houses. Thanks again for the video. T

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Right on!!! Let me know if you make it up this way, we can collaborate on something!!! Thanks I love my shop too, LOL... Here is a short video if you want to check it out, of course I have even added more since this video, I will have to do a new one!!! LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWri2ang9JgY8k Thanks for watching, atb Todd

[@bctruck]

Man that is one sweet motor!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thank you, and I hope it runs as good as it look!!! LOL Thanks for watching buddy

[@Taromovies]

Wow the engine look great Todd, take care, Taro

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thank you Taro!!! And thank you for watching my friend!!! atb Todd

[@ScoobyDigites]

I like the 383 don't get me wrong I can appreciate a big block but a 383 is a good choice.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks, can't wait to roll it out and see what it can do...!! May have to go with a big block one day with all this extra crap!!! LOL Thanks for watching!!!

[@rimrockoutdoors9524]

Such a cool rig brother! And you're doing one hell of a job building it! Love the updates. MBS Bill

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks BILL!!!! It is coming along, means a lot coming from you... You are a great fabricator!! MBS Todd

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

👍🏼🇺🇸

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks!!!!

[@CentralOregonDesertExplorers]

I can't wait to see this beast in action! I just watched Smokey and the Bandit a couple of days ago. I think that's an awesome plan running interference. MBS!

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks brother, it is a paradox, but I think a good one!!! Love that old move, used to watch them all the time when I was younger!!! MBS for life!!!

[@milcommguy5927]

Nice engine, but I would think a bug out vehicle would be diesel, so many fuel options when all the gas will be gone.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

True, but in this is an aggressive patrol vehicle until the fuel is gone, by that time we are set in and awaiting foot traffic...

[@bsouza4441]

haha its a real war machine

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

LOL, It is going to be!!!

[@84greenbear]

You sure have come along way man! It looks great! What will your gvw be when all said and done do you think?

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Thanks, been working pretty hard on it, hoping to get some real work done here soon!!! Like the engine going in... Ha ha ha... Thanks for following along brother, atb Todd

[@CKKnifeandTool]

OK... #1, that's a beast of an engine! #2, are you going to bottom the tires out into your front fenders? That front meat looks huge on there. #3, spot-on closing statement. Well said.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

It is a beast!!!! LOL can't wait to fire it up!!! Yes, they are 37's on a four inch modified lift, I haven't worked the body yet. I am going to cut and re-weld the fenders, and cut the back out as well. Once I get the electrical in and engine, I am going to start on the body and get it awesome!! I am starting the top rack here soon, it is going to be sweet, have a 48 inch LED light bar in front, with two 22 inch LEDs under it, a 12 inch LED out each side, and two 8 inch out the rear. Plus I have a small generator, solar mobile charger, and much more!! And thank you, I will be doing a video on the closing statement as well. Thanks for watching my friend!!

[@johnlord8337]

When you going to put some tread tracks on that beast, then you can get out into the snow and sand without getting stuck ....

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

I wish!!! I don't have the cash for those, this really is a budget build... I know it doesn't look it, but I haven't spend as much as I could of... Well I didn't have it to spend anyway... Ha ha ha

[@michaelteeple8704]

Pretty cool but as far as reliability. 383 aint it. You can get the same power without running the pistons so deep in the bore that they bind. These tend to scuff pistons worse than standard stroke.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Sorry for the super late reply, just getting back into KZbin and wanted to catch up on all my old comments over the last 5 years.Yeah, it isn't ideal for sure, it is a great motor tho... I am actually looking to get a 12 or 24 valve Cummins diesel and retro fit it. Maybe someday, already have way to much money and time into this bad boy...Thanks for watching

[@backyardmeat]

8 miles a gallon is just fine when your dragging yourself out of canyon or ....running over all the preppers that only have pallets of top ramen and .22 rounds :)

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

Ha ha ha!!!! LOVE it... Well you haven't seen the upgrades yet!!! .22's my ass... LOL... I know this guy that said he wanted to get together sometime, wonder if he is still serious???? Heading Coyote hunting soon, man I have a ton of them out where I work... Let me know if you want to meet up this spring summer, would like to get a skinning class from you!!! I am going to setup some dates for the Modern Bushcraft survival spring meetup soon, I will let you know in that as well!!! Take care brother

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Would you hurry the hell up, I want to see it done lol

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

LOL!!! Well hell I want to see it done too!!!! I am getting closer, maybe not done, but 80% would be nice!!

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

The tires are all wrong. Why? Because if you get a slash in one, how would you replace it? Would you be able to find another on that size (35's? 37's?). Also, they'd be harder to change in areas you don't know where more standard tire changers are available. A BOV should have tires that can be exchanged with either common truck tires sizes/wheels (i.e. 16.5, 15... wheel, 235/85R, 215/75R tires, etc...) that you come across in the field. A BOV should have parts that are easily replaceable in the field. A Chevy 350/305 is a great example of a motor with swappable parts from millions and millions of all types of vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, etc...). Batteries, alternators, water pumps, wires, plugs, for example. The only other engine I'd consider would be the Ford 300 Straight 6 which is known to run up to 400,000 miles without any major work, is easy to work on and super fuel efficient while producing the same torque as a Ford 5.0/302. More power, less fuel consumption, easy to work on, proven performer. I'm a Ford guy, but if I were building up a BOV, I'd use a Chevy anything (K5, pick-up, whatever). But I'd use tires that were easily replaceable especially that were compatible with common commercial truck tires that are bombproof and built for the long haul & durability. For a motor, I'd want something as OEM as possible too so that it won't present any performance issues like overheating, highly specific tuning & parts, the least amount of electronics, etc... All that being said, it looks like that Blazer is going to be totally wicked man. LOL I'm no hater. I used to run an '87 Ford F-250 on 44's with a worked Mustang GT 5.0 through a 5 speed running through Flowmasters with no/cats and on a 12" Superlift front & Custom Rear Mercedes re-arched truck springs suspension. Warn Bumpers, Lund Visor & Racerback, totally urban Monster Truck grade in Killer Black. JMHO. :)

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

YES!!!!! Excellent comment!!! This is what I am talking about...!! Collective thought. Ok, lets cover tires first, I totally understand where you are coming from, having tires you can interchange with other vehicles. I have thought a lot about this very subject. I am running HUMMV 37" tires for axle clearance and offroading, that is the purpose of the vehicle. Now with that being said, I have a bunch of these tires and will be carrying two extra's on the vehicle. I also got ahold of the military split rims, and run flats in the tires. The military run flats can take a lot of damage, and still keep going. Hope to change them out when I get to the location. I can change them out on the fly with the split rims and on board air compressor. I also have tire plugs, side wall repair kit, and patches. This is the compromise I had to make for wanting a offroad BOV. Second, yes chevy parts are everywhere!!! And that is why I am using a chevy!!! The 383 internals are not replaceable, but all the parts on the outside are. Alternator, carburetor, water pump, power steering, and so on... It is basically a 350 on the outside. This engine really isn't considered high performance at 9:06 compression, and the Crank is balanced, but it is really easy to tune it out. Not a lot of maintenance on rollor rockers once adjusted. If I was going Ford the 300 is an excellent choice, that thing run's forever!!!! Old tractor motor... Great rig!!!! That is a monster you had, I bet it was a kick in the pants!! Thanks for the awesome comment!!! This is constructive, atb Todd