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Well its about time for a build thread for Jason's '87 Blazer. The truck previously had a stock 5.3L with a 74mm PTE that made 554whp & 574wtq @ 12psi on a dynojet. This new setup will be built bottom end with a PTE GT4788. Build details below.

Engine:

-5.3L new GM block
-Stock crank
-K1 H-beams w/ARP 2000 bolts
-Wiseco pitsons
-Ls9 head gaskets
-317 heads
-ls7 lifters
-stock rockers w/trunions upgraded
-Victor LS1 intake w/mid sized elbow
-80lb injectors
-Snow stg2 alky kit

Turbo:

-PTE GT4788 w/0.96ar t6
-JGS 60mm WG
-JGS 60mm BOV
-Hotside is stock drivers manifold w/vband 2" crossover
Pass side is custom log manifold 2.75 ID to T6
-5" DP fender exit
-W2A intercooler behind dash
-AMS 500 boost controller

Trans & rearend:

-Turbo 400 w/t-brake
-8.8 Ford w/disc brake (cut down from explorer)
-homemade Caltrac style bars


Below is a couple pics of the 74mm old setup.

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First thing we did was the cage as the truck had nothing before. Below are the pics.

Starting the cage.







Dropped to weld the top












Dash bar and shifter mount







Swing out

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Below are ssome pics of the hotside and log manifold (1/2" flange) for the new setup. I wasn't easy to get a GT4788 to fit under the stock hood, but after some careful planning it did and clears everything by at least an 1.5" everwhere.
















GT4788 in place







More pics and updates to come...

operatorfailure

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Not a fan of the first gen s-10s but I'm liking this build.

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ok, been forever since I updated this thread. Here are a few pics of the Engine now in place, W2A setup, and Fender exit all moched up. Lots of painting and wrapping to do once WG tubing exits into the DP. Hoping to have it started in the next couple weeks.















5" fender exit




Priority WG placement





More updates to come soon.

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W2A charge pipes are finished now. The hotside is now wrapped and installed. Fuel lines all ran and connected. I will get some updated pics soon.

hellbents10

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I like the exhaust

cookmaster30

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What did you do with your prior manifold setup. I am getting ready to start on the turbo setup in my 92 with a 5.3

copley87blaze

I still have the headers, but not the crossover. The manifolds will have to have the v band you want welded on them. If you want them let me know shoot me a pm. Brad and I hand built them they are not the best but they do fit around the steering shaft in a s10 blazer facing forward. Thanks!

cookmaster30

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Got any pics and what do you want for them. I think I am just gonna have my buddy build me something

Lovin your build by the way

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that was all Jason. I like the way it turned out ... like a single 5" zoomie.

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He's out of town right now. I'll see when he gets back.

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Update: A little more done on the project over the weekend. The Hot side and DP are completed and wrapped. WG dumps into the 5" DP. The turbo support is now finished. Also got the Alt mounted and correct belt installed. Also worked on the fuel barrier from the driver's compartment. Couple pics below.







Wastegate dump tube to DP.










Alt Mount:














Getting closer ... More updates to come.

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Ok, took a little break on this build but back at it now. Should be ready in the next couple weeks.

Below are a couple pics of the progress with W2A sys, carpet, painted charge pipes, AMS 500 w/CO2, alky & misc other stuff.

cookmaster30

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badass man. i am finishing up my 5.3 turbo build in my blazer but its more of a street setup

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Thanks man. Its my buddy's truck. They are def a fun platform to work with.

Tig

Awesome build.
You have any updated pics of it?

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I'm working on getting some more pics. Its up and running now. First weekend out he was getting lots of false knock, that fixed now. It still needs final tuning, but we are creeping up on it. Thinking an 8 psi launch and 15 psi there after at 16* and 11.0 AFR. Going to local street car race tonight, guess we will see how she does.

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Here are a few pics he sent me of it alittle more complete. I will get more pics tonight.

Swing out bar is now istalled, but missing from this pic.

Jimbo1367

Pretty bad *** for sure. ALOOOOOOOT of work.

I am always afraid I'll forget how the car/truck would go back together after gutting it. It always seems to take 2 or 3 times longer than I am planning on.