Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
One-second guys. I think maybe the 6 cylinder powerglide for that year maybe air cooled? I'm not a 100% sure but I do know 64's were and later novas were. the v-8 may create too much heat for the slip and slide glide. Just a thought? Larry (z)
Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
It seems like every time I have an idea about this same thing, (swapping for a 350) my friend tells me to watch the places that resell wrecked cars. He tells me, you can find a good motor from a late model Camaro, that some idiot rolled over. Pull the drivetrain and have the old body style and a new powerplant. All the power you need and reliable. What do you guys think? This guy deals a lot with insurance companies and gets deals I can't believe. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
It is a good, workable idea if you like that kind of thing. It has been done many times. I prefer to build the older type engine myself, but to each his own. A newer drivetrain will provide good power reliability at a reasonable cost. Don It seems like every time I have an idea about this same thing, (swapping for a 350) my friend tells me to watch the places that resell wrecked cars. He tells me, you can find a good motor from a late model Camaro, that some idiot rolled over. Pull the drivetrain and have the old body style and a new powerplant. All the power you need and reliable. What do you guys think? This guy deals a lot with insurance companies and gets deals I can't believe. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Thanks Don, I needed a second opinion. Is this really hard to do? I want to keep my original Elky original, but I'd like a second one to fix a little hotter. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Paul, In the overall picture of things I don't think it is any harder than doing it any other way. Chevy's are pretty easy to switch around. I'm sure there's others on the list that have went this route could give you some detailed info on swapping in a newer drivetrain. Don Thanks Don, I needed a second opinion. Is this really hard to do? I want to keep my original Elky original, but I'd like a second one to fix a little hotter. - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
If nothing else it might be worth the core charge on a fresh rebuild. Depends if there are any "accessories" you could reuse like intake/carb, dist, exhaust, brackets/pulleys, etc. Dale McIntoshACES #1709/TC #92 Gold67 SS/67 Elkyhttp://www.dalesplace.comhttp://www.team67.comhttp://www.midwestchevelles.com -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 8:54 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [Chevelle-List] blazer motorHowdy, Firts of all, thanks for the help with the E-Brake cable thing. Found the hole right away once I knew where to look. HEY, stop thinking that way. HAHA OK then. I have the opportunity to pick up a 350 engine out of an 87 blazer for $100. The guy, ( a friend of a friend) said it ran "about a year ago", then he picked up a new truck, and it sat outside till now. While I realize that this motor really isnt the best choice (cam, compression ratio, etc..),would it be worth the time, effort, and money to use this to replace the 6 cyl currently residing in my engine compartment? Will it mate to the Powerglide and be streetable? There are a lot of unforseen variables, huh? What'd y'all tink? Take it easy Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
You will not have any problems. You will need motor mounts, but that is it. The motor will bolts to the powerglide with no problems that I know about. Put a small cam in the motor and you will be surprises. I put a 260h or a 262H Crane cams in a Truck crate motor and put it in my 71 Chevelle and the car runs like a bad dog. It is great. Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 9:53 PM Subject: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor Howdy, Firts of all, thanks for the help with the E-Brake cable thing. Found the hole right away once I knew where to look. HEY, stop thinking that way. HAHA OK then. I have the opportunity to pick up a 350 engine out of an 87 blazer for $100. The guy, ( a friend of a friend) said it ran "about a year ago", then he picked up a new truck, and it sat outside till now. While I realize that this motor really isnt the best choice (cam, compression ratio, etc..),would it be worth the time, effort, and money to use this to replace the 6 cyl currently residing in my engine compartment? Will it mate to the Powerglide and be streetable? There are a lot of unforseen variables, huh? What'd y'all tink? Take it easy Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
Go for it. Just be aware that its "different" One piece rear seal - you'll need appropriate flex plate. Center bolt valve covers ( I think). Roller Cam - maybe - but an improvement over flat tappet. If you are rebuilding it anyway, you can get the comp ratio/cam of your choice. rick On Mon, 6 May 2002 21:53:34 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Howdy, Firts of all, thanks for the help with the E-Brake cable thing. Found the hole right away once I knew where to look. HEY, stop thinking that way. HAHA OK then. I have the opportunity to pick up a 350 engine out of an 87 blazer for $100. The guy, ( a friend of a friend) said it ran "about a year ago", then he picked up a new truck, and it sat outside till now. While I realize that this motor really isnt the best choice (cam, compression ratio, etc..),would it be worth the time, effort, and money to use this to replace the 6 cyl currently residing in my engine compartment? Will it mate to the Powerglide and be streetable? There are a lot of unforseen variables, huh? What'd y'all tink? Take it easy Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
Re: [Chevelle-List] blazer motor
Dale, The blazer motor is totally stock, and seems to have a throttle body unit. It also has crummy exhaust manifolds, so no dice there either. Stock HEI, Could use the alternator though. Good idea with the core charge thing though, didnt think of going that route. Thanks Dan McIntosh 65 Malibu
