Ringbrothers’ 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer “Bully” brawls with 1,200 hp

Wisconsin scorching rod builders Ringbrothers introduced 4 new builds to the 2022 SEMA present, together with this 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.

Dubbed Bully, the Blazer boasts 1,200 hp courtesy of a GM-sourced LS3 6.8-liter V-8 topped with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger. That energy is distributed to all 4 wheels by a GM 4L80E 4-speed computerized transmission and Dana 44 entrance and Dana 60 rear axles.

To deal with the steroidal energy whereas preserving off-road functionality, Ringbrothers went with a customized chassis with triangulated four-link suspension damped by two Fox Racing coilovers per wheel. The Blazer rides on Cooper Discoverer STT Professional tires, whereas stopping energy is offered by 15-inch entrance and 14-inch rear rotors clamped by 6-piston Baer calipers.

The outside preserves many of the manufacturing unit styling, however with some refined updates. Carbon-fiber fender flares make room for the large tires, and the hood is constructed from the light-weight materials as effectively. The Blazer is painted in a shade referred to as Bashful Blue.

The inside was based mostly on a “floating” theme, with a dashboard composed of three particular person pods and seats upholstered in a means that makes them look a bit like garden chairs. The dashboard and shifter knobs are one-off items, as is the carbon-fiber steering wheel. A winch and Jerry can take many of the cargo space.

The Bully Blazer is considered one of 4 autos Ringbrothers dropped at the 2022 SEMA present. The others embrace Patriarc, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, Strode, a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro with a carbon-fiber wide-body, and Enyo, a radically reimagined 1948 Chevrolet pickup truck.