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Mason9905's Build 2004 Trailblazer 5.3 Swapped

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by mason9905 » Sat May 31, 2014 9:46 pm

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2004 Chevy Trailblazer LT

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Engine/Drivetrain:

Original:

4.2L I6
Selectable 4WD
3.73 Gears
8" Open Rear Diff


Modifications:

5.3 Swapped (Freshly Rebuilt)
Comps Cam Kit
Ported Heads
K&N Intake System
High Flow Cats
Electric Cut Out
OE Muffler
SS Braided Fuel AN Lines 8AN Supply 6AN Return
SS Braided Transmission Lines 6AN
26,000 GVW 6AN Transmission Cooler (10"x20")
4.56 Gears
Powertrax LockRight (Front)
Front & Rear Diffs Rebuilt
Rebuilt Disconnect
8.6" Rear Axle Swap G80
2" Longer Drive Shaft With Thicker Tube
5.3 Front Drive Shaft
1.5 Inch 6x5.5 Adaptors

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Suspension:

GM 89 Springs
Bilstein HD Gas Shocks
Reversed Upper Control Arms
BDS Rear Shocks
Z71 Rear Springs
Front Sway Bar Removed
Rear Sway Bar Removed
3" Lift Kit
3" Body Lift
HD Tie Rod Swap
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Exterior Modifications:

Cut Front Fenders
Cut fender wells Then Removed
17x9 Gear Recoil Rims
295/70/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers MT
Nathan AirChime K5LA Train Horn

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Interior Modifications:

HK USP .45
20% Tint All The Way Around
20+ gallon Air Tank
25' 3/8 Air Hose
50' 1/2 Air Hose
Air Tools

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Recovery & Safety Equipment:

Whelen HHS2200 Hand Held Programmable Siren
Whelen SA315P Projector Series Speaker
Whelen Vertex Super-LED Hide-A-Way Light (6)
18,000lb Tow Strap
18,000lb Bull Rope

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Electrical Modifications:

SST Viper Alarm System With Remote Train Horn Honking Up To 1 Mile :D
JL Audio Sound System
Air Zenith Dual OB2 Air Compressor (2)
HornBlasters 165-200 Pressure Switch w/ Dual Relays
HID Off Road Lights (2 Sets)
Hid High & Low (2 Sets)

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Future Modifications:

Steel Front Bumper
Steel Rear Bumper
Skid Plates
Rock Sliders
Rear Air Locker (Replace G80)
12,000 LB Winch
Interior Rear Amber Warning Lights
Last edited by mason9905 on Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:59 am, edited 9 times in total.
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mason9905
Cruiser
 
Posts: 26
Joined: Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:30 am
Location: NE, Omaha
Name: Nick Mason
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Sat May 31, 2014 11:22 pm

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Nathans K5LA Train Horn
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Last edited by mason9905 on Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:17 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Name: Nick Mason
Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:26 pm

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3" lift and 3" lift and 3" body on the other side
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Sunk to my frame
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All 4 sets of HIDs on
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Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:56 pm

Some of the 5.3 Swap Pictures
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Transmission cooler into Radiator
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Mounting bracket for transmission cooler
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Rebuilding rear end and gearing to 4.56
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Disconnect
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Front diff
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Top view of 5.3
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8AN fuel supply 6AN return
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5.3 dropping in
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Side shot without heads
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4.2 coming out
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Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:24 am

Whelen Vertex Super-LED Hide-A-Way Light Videos



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Vehicle Year: 2004
Vehicle: Chevrolet TrailBlazer
DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:50 am

Nathans K5LA Trail Horn

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DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:31 am

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DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80

by mason9905 » Tue Sep 23, 2014 11:27 pm

Cammed 5.3 Swap its not tuned in this video. Ill get some better videos taken and up at some point
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DriveTrain: 4WD w/ G80


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