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What transmission is in a K5 Blazer?
292 in³ (4.8 L) I6 (1970–1971) 307 in³ (5.0 L) V8 (1969–1973)…1969–1972.
| First generation | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 3-speed TH-350 automatic 3-speed manual 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104 in (2,642 mm) |
| Length | 177.5 in (4,508 mm) 180″(1971) |
What does K5 mean on a Blazer?
An Introduction: The First Generation Chevrolet K5 Blazer When asked by people who do not know what this means we tell them it’s an acronym that stands for “Keep It Simple”.
Are Blazers reliable?
J.D. Power gave the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer a Quality and Reliability rating of 85 out of 100 and ranked it #1 out of the top 10 SUV models rated by consumers. In comparison, Consumer Reports gave the same Blazer model year a predicted reliability score of 2 out of 5. Its overall rating is 68 out of 100.
What’s the difference between 700r4 and 4L60?
You can’t tell the difference between a 700R4 and a 4L60E by the oil pan as they are nearly the same. If the transmission has a large 18-pin electronic connector above the passenger side pan rail, it’s a 4L60E, as seen here. If it has a cable connection near the cooler lines on the passenger’s side, that’s a 700R4.
How do I identify a 700r transmission?
The easiest way to identify if you have a 700r4 is to raise your car and check the bolts around the transfer case. The 700r4 and the 4L60 transmission uses a bolt pattern of 16 bolts, so if the transmission looks like the picture and you can see 16 bolts, you most likely have a 700r4 or a 4L60 transmission.
What is the Chevrolet K5 Blazer?
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors. GM’s smallest full-size SUV, it is part of the Chevrolet C/K truck family. Introduced to the Chevrolet line for the 1969 model year, the K5 Blazer was replaced for 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe.
What is the long-wheelbase Chevrolet Blazer?
The Blazer’s long-wheelbase relative, with an integrated rear body and doors for second row passengers, is called the Chevrolet Suburban. The original K5 was a short wheelbase truck. It was available in 1969 model year as four-wheel drive only. For 1970, a two-wheel drive model was added, and the truck was also offered as the GMC Jimmy.
What was the third generation of the Chevy Blazer called?
The third generation was simply called “Chevrolet Blazer”, without the K5 name. In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck, called the Jimmy, which was discontinued in 1991 and replaced by the Yukon.
What kind of transfer case does a Chevy Blazer have?
Two transfer cases were offered: the Dana 20, available only with the manual transmissions, or the NP-205, available with both types of transmissions. The Blazer had 8 inches (200 mm) of ground clearance and an approach angle of 35°.