New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Blazerspeed

Blazerspeed

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Hey guys wanted to introduce myself. Names Derek, been a lurker here for several years. Finally got around to doing the AWD swap on my truck, so I figured I would join up. Some of you might know my from V8S10.org and Lateral-G.net.
My current project is a 1991 S10 Blazer 4X4. Yeah I know it isn't a SyTy, but she's my baby and my goal is to make her run with the big dogs, IE Typhoons.
Currently the body is off the frame and we are in prep for paint. Once we complete all the body work, the frame is getting painted, RPM front suspension, and a custom 4-link for the back. She isn't going to be all show, as we plan on entering her in some local autocross tourneys at either Route 66 or Autobahn in Joliet. I already know that there is a TON great info here, hopefully I can contribute, as well as get some of my random ass questions answered. Cheers guys, and I will post pics as soon as I can!
-Derek-
 
Nitrous

Nitrous

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Ya, welcome man..................................
 
Syclone#2960

Syclone#2960

What ever it takes!!
Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Blazerspeed said:
Hey guys wanted to introduce myself. Names Derek, been a lurker here for several years. Finally got around to doing the AWD swap on my truck, so I figured I would join up. Some of you might know my from V8S10.org and Lateral-G.net.
My current project is a 1991 S10 Blazer 4X4. Yeah I know it isn't a SyTy, but she's my baby and my goal is to make her run with the big dogs, IE Typhoons.
Currently the body is off the frame and we are in prep for paint. Once we complete all the body work, the frame is getting painted, RPM front suspension, and a custom 4-link for the back. She isn't going to be all show, as we plan on entering her in some local autocross tourneys at either Route 66 or Autobahn in Joliet. I already know that there is a TON great info here, hopefully I can contribute, as well as get some of my random ass questions answered. Cheers guys, and I will post pics as soon as I can!
-Derek-
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Hate? There's no haters on this forum.

Welcome.:D
 
jbone

jbone

Member
Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

I hate different people...cough... I mean WELCOME!!!...:squint:

;)
 
Daron

Daron

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

jbone said:
I hate different people...cough... I mean WELCOME!!!...:squint:

;)
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I hate people that don't post pics of their projects after wordy descriptions...
 
Blazerspeed

Blazerspeed

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

@MikeRenz: currently we are looking at building a low buck 383 to push roughly 425 - 450 HP and around the same TQ. My brother's father in Law (got that?) owns a trans shop, so I am having him rebuild the 700-R4. I am still looking for a cheap/complete LQ9 with a 4L80-E or a 5.3/5.7
For the drive train we picked apart a 1994 Bravada for the 4472 transfer case, and the front axle. but I have yet to tear into the xfer case. It was a high milage (145k) truck, so I'm a little worried.

Side Note: Out of curiosity, did the 2nd gen Bravada's use the same front axle and transfer case? It would be nice to have some newer options if my parts are crap.

I am going to look at a 2002 S10 rear this weekend. It's an 8.5" 10 bolt with disc brakes, gotta love local U-Pull-its, problem is I don't know if it was out of a 2WD or a 4x4. I am sticking with the 3.42 gears, as I want something with some semblance of descent range and MPG on the highway.

Honestly, most of the drive train is either still in parts or on paper, as we have been spending most of the time taking care of all the body work. This truck had a lot of cancer in the rear thanks to the garbage fender flares and the tailgate mounted spare tire rack.

@Daron: Damn man, don't I get a little time to get some decent pictures together?
 
mattw

mattw

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Blazerspeed said:
Side Note: Out of curiosity, did the 2nd gen Bravada's use the same front axle and transfer case? It would be nice to have some newer options if my parts are crap.
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They are not the same but they will bolt in if you use everything from a 2nd gen.

-Matt
 
SY2455

SY2455

70's Veteran
Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Blazerspeed said:
Hey guys wanted to introduce myself. Names Derek, been a lurker here for several years. Finally got around to doing the AWD swap on my truck, so I figured I would join up. Some of you might know my from V8S10.org and Lateral-G.net.
My current project is a 1991 S10 Blazer 4X4. Yeah I know it isn't a SyTy, but she's my baby and my goal is to make her run with the big dogs, IE Typhoons.
Currently the body is off the frame and we are in prep for paint. Once we complete all the body work, the frame is getting painted, RPM front suspension, and a custom 4-link for the back. She isn't going to be all show, as we plan on entering her in some local autocross tourneys at either Route 66 or Autobahn in Joliet. I already know that there is a TON great info here, hopefully I can contribute, as well as get some of my random ass questions answered. Cheers guys, and I will post pics as soon as I can!
-Derek-
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Welcome, sounds like you have a nice project there. There are a couple of guys that autocross their Typhoons and a Syclone as well, if I recall correctly. You would have to search for them. I have 2 questions for you if you have the time to answer them.

1. Why did you start with "don't hate me cause I'm different" ?

2. Is this forum seen as bad ? Just wondering.
 
Blazerspeed

Blazerspeed

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

@ Fighting5thSVT: Off 159th between 80th and 84th.

@SY2455: the whole "don't hate" thing was just sarcasm. As far as I know this board doesn't have a bad reputation, but then again Trolls can be found anywhere. I really don't expect a "you drive a Blazer, GTFO!" type response from anyone.
 
JSM

JSM

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

You drive a blazer, GTFO.......















O wait most of us drive blazers.....scratch that we work on them.
 
Fighting5thSVT

Fighting5thSVT

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Blazerspeed said:
@ Fighting5thSVT: Off 159th between 80th and 84th.

My old stomping grounds! Did alot of stoplight to stoplight racing on that stretch of road...shhhh. I actually worked at Apple Chevrolet too!

Welcome to the forum:tup:

BTW I have owned 3 1980's S10 Blazers and now the Typhoon. Don't be ashamed, I know your pain.....
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smeagol

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Fighting5thSVT said:
Blazerspeed said:
@ Fighting5thSVT: Off 159th between 80th and 84th.

My old stomping grounds! Did alot of stoplight to stoplight racing on that stretch of road...shhhh. I actually worked at Apple Chevrolet too!

Welcome to the forum:tup:

BTW I have owned 3 1980's S10 Blazers and now the Typhoon. Don't be ashamed, I know your pain.....
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I remember beating the crap out of an old S-series SS in that area ;)

<another ex-Tinley Park-er>
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SergeAStorms

SergeAStorms

Bi-Phoon
Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

TwinTurboV8Ty said:
You drive a blazer, GTFO.......















O wait most of us drive blazers.....scratch that we work on them.
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Yeah, it seems most just sit and look pretty... ;)

Welcome! Sounds like a great project. I have a 1991 Blazer as well but not sure which direction I'm going with it yet.
 
Deception

Deception

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Re: New Guy here, don't hate me cause I'm different

Welcome to the site Ive had my 90 jimmy for 7 years nothing wrong with them lol
 
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