I did a V8 in my 82 same as you did I bought a 72 blazer and used all the parts. I have since gone through almost the whole truck again. Still building my engine. Did a complete re-wire and aluminum dash and gauges. Not I'm doing the axles.

 

what kind of horse power numbers are you looking for? just a rebuild or built up?

 

This looks like a nightmare. Id of went 3.4 for sure.

 

it wouldnt have been nearly as bad if i had started with the old 3.0 in the truck and nothing was touched and i ran puller fans by moving the firewall back. but i just love the sound of a sbc with a cam.

 

I'm wanting to build a reliable engine with decent power. Have a 4bolt main 1 piece rear main 350 block, aluminum heads, intake, water pump. full roller motor. studs all through out. Not sure on compression yet maybe 10:1 .030 over or maybe stroked. Did headers and 21/2 dual exhaust with custom mufflers. Just running a stock 350 while I build this one.

 

gotta love a little blood to mix with the oil...

 

yeah the doctors wernt to happy with that one

 

I like the dash. I think I will do something like that at some point.

 

it was pretty simple. i would just suggest using a thicker aluminum and taking some plastic off the back of the bezel so it doesnt sit as far back in.