new guys blazer build

[slow600]

been browsing the site gathering info for my swap, figured i would finally join to show the progress and ask some questions.

081.JPG

bought this 94 blazer intending to update the engine. i always liked the 2 doors and finally made an offer and scored her from a friend for $800. got her running in a weekend after sitting for 3yrs, but shes pretty tired w/ 282k on the original engine.

082.JPG

this is gonna be the new heart. its an 03 lm7 w/ just under 100k on it. engine will remain stock except for an exhaust, cold air, egr delete and e-fans. all im waiting on now is current performance to finish the harness and pcm. im going to tackle the swap in one weekend so i need to make sure i have everything i need to make it go.

for now im not going to run a/c, once all the bugs are worked out i will add it on. does anyone have a link or email for the guy selling brackets to run the stock compressor? i also need to know what throttle cable to use. am i better off using the lokar? if so what lenght? or are there other options? i see nbs, f body and s10 cables mentioned but nothing confirmed. thanks for the help, ill be sure to update as things get rolling.

[sierraman]

looks like a good start to your project, go to the conversions section and the info is endless for your swap

[slow600]

Thanks, I'm hoping to have a solid truck for cheap once everything is done. I've literally searched for hrs an cannot find the specifics I'm looking for. Also need to know which side of the flywheel the spacer needs to go on for a 5.3 flywheel. Any help appreciated

[slow94]

Novak Conversions has the best AC bracket setup I've seen so far. My spacer went between the flywheel and crank. I cant help with throttle cables though, mine was drive by wire.

[RedHeartbeat]

1998 Silverado 5.7L V8 throttle cable will work just fine.

[slow600]

thanks and thanks. that novak bracket does look good, that sure is a lot of coinage though. ive read a couple posts of guys modifying their stock tbi bracket to work, i may try that route.

[slow94]

I've read where people have called Novak and ordered the bracket kit without the compressor for $300, Thats what I paid for an alternate kit that I am less than happy with, If funding permits this summer I'll be contacting Novak for an upgrade.

[slow600]

got the last piece of the puzzle today from current(harness and ecm) hoping to kamikazi this thing in one weekend. any last minute things that are easily forgotten? im ready to get this corner of my garage back....been adding parts for almost 2 months

014.JPG

[RedHeartbeat]

good luck, you will have your hands full trying to do this on one weekend. I would say two weekends and tinkering through the week, too.

[slow600]

Haha, it's gonna be a challenge. I'm really just gonna get it in and running, then drive home to wire gauges and make the exhaust etc. Having access to a shop w a lift is a huge bonus and I'm gonna have a few extra set of hands helping. Gotta dream big right