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So, lets get some Engine converstation going...
I started ripping out the crappy 195hp, 350ci that's in my dog. I was thinking about just rebuilding, but I think I need more power grunt, grunt!
Anyone wanna tell me what I should consider putting in it's place in my '79?
|UPDATED|1/28/02 6:38:09 PM|/UPDATED|
I started ripping out the crappy 195hp, 350ci that's in my dog. I was thinking about just rebuilding, but I think I need more power grunt, grunt!
Anyone wanna tell me what I should consider putting in it's place in my '79?
|UPDATED|1/28/02 6:38:09 PM|/UPDATED|
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Three letters..... ZZ4. Well, that's two letters and a number. 355hp, 405 ft-lbs for just over $3 grand. With heads and a new cam.... 430/430! This is way I want to go wtih my motor once I get everything else settled.
If you're worried about emissions, there are people out there who got them to pass. Since my car is a '70 and I'm in Michigan (no testing of any vehicles) I don't have to even worry.
Good luck with the R&R.
If you're worried about emissions, there are people out there who got them to pass. Since my car is a '70 and I'm in Michigan (no testing of any vehicles) I don't have to even worry.
Good luck with the R&R.
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my L-48 is now a 400 hp breathing monster...
and I didn't even start playing with the bottom end unit yet...its just rebuilt 10,000 miles ago...
: - )
and I didn't even start playing with the bottom end unit yet...its just rebuilt 10,000 miles ago...
: - )
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Adam,
CUBIC INCHES!! If you have the money and you want to build a beast, install one of GM's 502 ci monsters!!
Nothing like a Big Block Corvette!!!
CUBIC INCHES!! If you have the money and you want to build a beast, install one of GM's 502 ci monsters!!
Nothing like a Big Block Corvette!!!
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Just replaced my 350 ci with a 406 ci thumper. dyno at 470 hp. Little head work, cam, headers, crank, pistons roller rockers, balanced and blueprinted, 750 holly and all under 3K$.
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Do what I did, drill a 2 bolt block for splayed caps, install SCAT crank, H-beam rods (I used 5,7".. should have used 6"), flat top forged pistons (TRW 464664 L82), clevite 77 bearings, modded oil pump & rear cap. Good heads (afr 195 74cc), moon crossram w/ 4 dellorto DHLA Tr-Jet carbs, twin rotomaster turbo's, ZF-6 speed & C4 rear suspension (working on front suspension)
Enough oomph for now!
Enough oomph for now!
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I agree with the ZZ4 !!
Best money ever spent on my Vette.
I documented everything I did on my swap. Check it out in full detail at http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/bseery//zz41.htm
Best money ever spent on my Vette.
I documented everything I did on my swap. Check it out in full detail at http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/bseery//zz41.htm
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Joined: 1/28/2002
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Vette(s): 1969 Coupe.
Electron Blue, black interior
327/335 horse
Turbo 400 (w shift kit)
posi rear 3.08 gears
i walk all over ZZ4s on a daily basis.. spent 2/3 the cost of a ZZ4, and have more hp. and i dont have a great top end on it yet either.. when i get my fuelies and r/r's I'll be shootin for 12s
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13.9 @ 99.8 mph
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yep, how about a ZL-1 if you have cash
the 15 year old kid (I wanna drive!!!!)
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Hold on to the original L48.
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