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ChrisInVT In reply to murphdog41 [2012-10-15 19:40:19 +0000 UTC]

One does not simply buy a Black Mesa Tactical Operations vehicle.

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murphdog41 In reply to murphdog41 [2012-10-03 04:30:11 +0000 UTC]

And how much for the APERTURE Labs vehicle too?

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ChrisInVT In reply to BlazerBoy89 [2012-08-23 13:32:53 +0000 UTC]

When I purchased it with only 73k original miles it had the 2.8 V6, and at 74k miles the POS motor started knocking. Instead of fixing that useless boat anchor, I pulled it and installed a Vortec 4.3 V6 from a 1995 Blazer and a 700R4 from a 1992 Blazer. It was tricky getting the 700R4 to mate with the Vortec motor since there was a 4L60E behind it, and the 700R4 uses a detent cable connected to the throttle body unlike the computer controls of the 4L60E. I had to build a hybrid throttle body from the 2.8, a spare 1992 non-Vortec 4.3, and the Vortec 4.3 in order to attach the cable and have it work properly.

I didn't do much for power modifications, but I did A LOT of modifications to get the motor in there and working properly & reliably. Had to get a different ECM, custom burned PROM, and a lot of creative wiring.

The 4.3 is great, but it's still not enough power for me. I have a Vortec 5.3 crate engine ready to go in the truck, complete with wiring harness, ECM, and everything needed to convert the truck over to OBD-II.

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BlazerBoy89 In reply to ChrisInVT [2012-08-23 14:09:29 +0000 UTC]

Are you going to have functioning A/C and heat? I met this guy at a car show who did a V8 conversion on his 1983 S-10. Because the small block V8 is bigger than the V6, he had to move the engine back about an inch so the air-conditioner components would fit.

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ChrisInVT In reply to BlazerBoy89 [2012-08-23 16:26:33 +0000 UTC]

It didn't come with A/C from the factory, but I have the complete A/C system for the 5.3 Vortec and my plow truck has the 4.3 w/ A/C. You bet it's getting air conditioning!

I know a guy that has a 6.6L Duramax in his S10. It's pretty awesome, and has A/C

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BlazerBoy89 In reply to ChrisInVT [2012-08-23 16:34:49 +0000 UTC]

1st gen S-series trucks with factory A/C had the best damn A/C ever. Good old R-12 Freon! Even the 1994 1st gen S-series Blazers and Jimmies had R-12 while all other 1994 GM trucks had R134a.

So, are you going to get OEM A/C controls for a 1986-1993 S-series, or go with like Vintage Air or something?

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ChrisInVT In reply to BlazerBoy89 [2012-08-24 12:42:31 +0000 UTC]

I'm going to install a hodgepodge of OEM stuff.

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ChrisInVT In reply to RecycledClock [2012-05-22 19:10:34 +0000 UTC]

Bahahaha! Love this comment!

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ChrisInVT In reply to GilmourApatosaur [2012-03-27 21:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Yes, yes they are

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ChrisInVT In reply to TacoAce [2012-03-01 03:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!

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TacoAce In reply to ChrisInVT [2012-03-04 01:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Where did you find that antenna and bracket assembly? I'm looking for something just like that for my project.

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ChrisInVT In reply to TacoAce [2012-03-04 04:08:24 +0000 UTC]

That's for my CB (which gets EXCELLENT range). You can buy the antenna, spring and mount at Radio Shack andhe bracket it's mounted on is something that I made out of 1/8" steel that replicates the antenna bracket from a CUCV.

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TacoAce In reply to ChrisInVT [2012-03-04 05:00:59 +0000 UTC]

That is what I figured. I was going ot fabricate it out of some aluminum sheeting. Thanks!

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ChrisInVT In reply to Bluefire-Amaterasu [2012-03-01 03:02:09 +0000 UTC]

All my vehicles are female since they take all my money and require all of my spare time, LOL!

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Bluefire-Amaterasu In reply to ChrisInVT [2012-03-01 12:04:12 +0000 UTC]

How should I interpret that? X'D Lolz!!!

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ChrisInVT In reply to Bluefire-Amaterasu [2012-03-01 13:55:10 +0000 UTC]

Well, it's not a bad thing. I love my truck more than anything, she's my baby <3

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Bluefire-Amaterasu In reply to ChrisInVT [2012-03-01 20:10:18 +0000 UTC]

I can understand you. I love my Jimny, too!

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