Turbo 5.3 Xtreme very soon DFW
01-01-2013, 07:42 PM
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Appreciate it fellas. Having fun on a budget doesn't bother me, too much fun!
Found a D1 rearend out of a ford explorer I'm picking up this weekend. Posi 8.8 3.27 gears, then it's time to put a sticky tire on it and shoot it down the 'dale for some baselines.
Found a D1 rearend out of a ford explorer I'm picking up this weekend. Posi 8.8 3.27 gears, then it's time to put a sticky tire on it and shoot it down the 'dale for some baselines.
01-26-2013, 03:13 PM
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Alright, everything clears perfect, no rubbing whatsoever blah blah blah, drives freekin nice!
What I used and how I made it fit.
Mustang Saleen Wheels (Yes you read that correctly)
19x10 Rear ($99 Each Shipped)
19x8.5 Up Front ($99 Each Shipped)
Stock Width Ford 8.8 31 Spline Posi 3.27 Rear ($125)
No Spacers on rear ($0)
Adapter/Spacer 1.75" thick, 4.75 to 4.5 Bolt Pattern ($56 Shipped)
305/30ZR19 Pirelli PZero Rosso Rears ($100 Shipped for both, 60% Rem)
255/35ZR19 Pirelli PZero Rosso Fronts ($100 Shipped for Both, 50%Rem)
Mount and Balance ($110, Damn you discount tire)
Grand Total of $691
Now for the good stuff, I wasn't going to post pics until I lowered the front, but I don't care lol, it still looks sick in my opinion
ENJOY!
What I used and how I made it fit.
Mustang Saleen Wheels (Yes you read that correctly)
19x10 Rear ($99 Each Shipped)
19x8.5 Up Front ($99 Each Shipped)
Stock Width Ford 8.8 31 Spline Posi 3.27 Rear ($125)
No Spacers on rear ($0)
Adapter/Spacer 1.75" thick, 4.75 to 4.5 Bolt Pattern ($56 Shipped)
305/30ZR19 Pirelli PZero Rosso Rears ($100 Shipped for both, 60% Rem)
255/35ZR19 Pirelli PZero Rosso Fronts ($100 Shipped for Both, 50%Rem)
Mount and Balance ($110, Damn you discount tire)
Grand Total of $691
Now for the good stuff, I wasn't going to post pics until I lowered the front, but I don't care lol, it still looks sick in my opinion
ENJOY!
01-26-2013, 03:40 PM
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Gonna get my car to Ennis in March... Gonna see if Dave can come up from Waco to help.. The last words that came out of my mouth to Zach in my passengers seat the last time I saw him before he died.. " Im gonna run a 9 in this bitch with the A/C blowing". I will fullfill that promise.. If you got everything ironed out by then you should join....
01-26-2013, 04:38 PM
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Your blazer is my TBSS's twin. looks good.
Gonna get my car to Ennis in March... Gonna see if Dave can come up from Waco to help.. The last words that came out of my mouth to Zach in my passengers seat the last time I saw him before he died.. " Im gonna run a 9 in this bitch with the A/C blowing". I will fullfill that promise.. If you got everything ironed out by then you should join....
Gonna get my car to Ennis in March... Gonna see if Dave can come up from Waco to help.. The last words that came out of my mouth to Zach in my passengers seat the last time I saw him before he died.. " Im gonna run a 9 in this bitch with the A/C blowing". I will fullfill that promise.. If you got everything ironed out by then you should join....
01-26-2013, 07:55 PM
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Your blazer is my TBSS's twin. looks good.
Gonna get my car to Ennis in March... Gonna see if Dave can come up from Waco to help.. The last words that came out of my mouth to Zach in my passengers seat the last time I saw him before he died.. " Im gonna run a 9 in this bitch with the A/C blowing". I will fullfill that promise.. If you got everything ironed out by then you should join....
Gonna get my car to Ennis in March... Gonna see if Dave can come up from Waco to help.. The last words that came out of my mouth to Zach in my passengers seat the last time I saw him before he died.. " Im gonna run a 9 in this bitch with the A/C blowing". I will fullfill that promise.. If you got everything ironed out by then you should join....
For sure man, let me know when and where and I'll try to make it out. Me and the wife are planning the "Long Haul" on power tour in June in the blazer. Should be fun
May have to replace the belt..LOL ..
01-27-2013, 03:01 PM
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Did you run into any problems installing the 8.8? I plan on swapping later in the year. I'll post a videos early next week of my blazer 5.3 swap. Just waiting on driveshaft.
01-27-2013, 03:59 PM
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What do you all think, coated all faded trim and tinted the brake lamps. Tomarrow I'll wet sand and buff the lamps to look like paint. I think it's one of the baddest looking blazers I have ever seen!
02-02-2013, 07:10 AM
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Brad, I'm going to be doing a ton of tuning today on it, finally can now log AFR. I'll hit you up today and go for a crazy ride naggah.
02-02-2013, 09:08 PM
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Welds may not be the best but you built it and didn't need someone else to build it for you like 99% of the people out there. Nice build overall and looks sweet.
02-03-2013, 08:07 PM
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****UPDATE****
Spent alot of time this weekend on the tune. I'm now finally able to log AFR, AFR Error % and make changes to target my desired AFR at idle, part throttle and cruise. Running much much better!! Also changed up my downpipe, now routed in the fenderwell kinda like my original design. Next few days I'm gonna start logging WOT pulls and make all AFR VE changes (Family riding around this weekend in blazer lol, so no wot pulls). Keep in mind this is with a relatively large cam with an auto AND stock un-drilled TB. Getting pretty good tuning with HPtuners, runs excellent idle quality is very very nice!
AND of coarse I have some new videos with the 8.8 Saleen Swap!
Spent alot of time this weekend on the tune. I'm now finally able to log AFR, AFR Error % and make changes to target my desired AFR at idle, part throttle and cruise. Running much much better!! Also changed up my downpipe, now routed in the fenderwell kinda like my original design. Next few days I'm gonna start logging WOT pulls and make all AFR VE changes (Family riding around this weekend in blazer lol, so no wot pulls). Keep in mind this is with a relatively large cam with an auto AND stock un-drilled TB. Getting pretty good tuning with HPtuners, runs excellent idle quality is very very nice!
AND of coarse I have some new videos with the 8.8 Saleen Swap!
