{"id":105142,"date":"2023-09-20T16:23:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T21:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=105142"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T22:29:44","slug":"ringbrothers-1972-blazer-with-a-ls3-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=105142","title":{"rendered":"Ringbrothers’ 1972 Blazer with a LS3 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ringbrothers'<\/a><\/p>\n

Ringbrothers<\/a> invested 2800 hours transforming a 1972 Chevy Blazer K5 into “RASKAL” at their company in Spring Green, Wisconsin. <\/p>\n

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\"Ringbrothers'<\/a><\/p>\n

In the engine bay sits a naturally aspirated 6.2 L LS3 V8 built by Wegner Automotive<\/a>. The engine produces 430 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. A custom stainless steel exhaust accentuates the motor’s sound. <\/p>\n

\"LS3<\/a><\/p>\n

Behind the V8 is a Bowler Tru-Street 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. A Midwest Transmission Center NP208 transfer splits power through Roadster Shop driveshafts to a Currie Dana 44 front axle and Currie Dana 60 rear axle. <\/p>\n

\"Currie<\/a><\/p>\n

Underneath the Blazer is a custom Roadster Shop RS4 chassis. It features 4-link front and rear suspension with Fox Racing 2.5 Factory Race Series coilovers, Roadster Shop splined sway bars, and AGR steering box. <\/p>\n

\"Currie<\/a><\/p>\n

A set of custom 18×12-inch wheels designed to look like factory Blazer wheels hold Nitto Ridge Grappler 35×12.5-inch tires. Behind those are Baer Pro+ six-piston calipers with 13-inch rotors in front and back. <\/p>\n

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Ringbrothers removed the factory hardtop and replaced it with a custom aluminum two-piece removable hardtop. They also raised the height of the quarter panels to match the door height and enlarged the wheels wells. <\/p>\n

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\"Ringbrothers'<\/a><\/p>\n

Many hours were spent getting the panels laser straight and coated in BASF Glasurit Waterborne \u201cBashful Blue\u201d paint. The finishing touch is a custom carbon fiber hood and AIH Chrome Plating trim. <\/p>\n

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\"Ringbrothers'<\/a><\/p>\n

The custom interior is by Steve Pearson at Upholstery Unlimited. The dash holds Dakota Digital gauges behind a custom Ringbrothers\u2019 steering wheel. Occupants will be kept cool by a Vintage Air Gen 4 Magnum system. <\/p>\n

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