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Old 02-11-2013, 04:09 PM
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Got a 1985 S10 blazer for free from my grandparents 60k on the odometer, 5 speed, 4wd, leather seats 2.8L V6 all sorts of stuff Bone stock

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Engine swap from 2.8L V6 to a 2.5L I4
Body repair
bedline interior
Headers, Glasspack
5% window tint
LED mod on every bulb
Projector headlights
Rough Country Shocks(maybe 2.5" Lift from RC)
30x9.5x15

so pretty much Stock need it for a DD
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Old 02-27-2013, 04:44 AM
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i just dumped a bunch of $$ in a a92 4x4 blazer and now i have too much in it to make $$ on it so im stuck with! so i guess im gonna have to lift it! good luck with your build, at least im not the only crazy person still driving an old square body lol.
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I believe the 4.3 would be a better choice than the 2.5 since they came in blazers. Or a 305/350/400SB. I know you need a DD but to me it doesnt seem like a 2.5 would be a logical choice?
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2.5s came factory for that year in blazers
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I'm thinking a supercharged 3.8 from a grand prix would be interesting in a blazer
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