LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Got back, gotta fix a couple small things, nothing big. Taking my blazer in Saturday to see what a local dealer will give me. Gotta start stripping off what I wanna part out and/or keep, which means I'll be busy the next two days. Then it's a matter of buying, title transfer, and insurance. I'll get back to yall with pictures and info when it's in hand.

Learned about two additional mods I didn't know before. It has aftermarket aluminum heads (I dont know the make) and 4.56 gears in the rearend (yeah 4.56's!). I wonder how those 4.56's will treat me everyday on the street, haha
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Gears are fun, especially with the 6 speed. You shouldn't be concerned with the location of the K&N, that's where a cold air intake belongs, you can't see it right? There should be plastic cladding on the underside and the inside of the fender, really unless you ever have to drive through deep standing water you shouldn't be paranoid about moving it.

Sounds like its well modded already, if she runs good that's a great break for the wallet, good luck.

Is your Blazer 4wd? If so shouldn't be too hard of a sale with winter coming up.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Yeah there is a hole cut in the engine bay and it is near the front of the driver's side tire. If it's not going to harm anything then I'll just leave it alone. Also, just got off the phone with a friend, are 4.56 gears too much for a daily driver? He said that if I were to go on the highway I'd be pushing like 4500 RPMs at 60 mph and that my gas mileage will be horrible. Should I plan to swap to a more reasonable 3.42 or 3.73 ratio in the future?
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