What about a ZZ4 engine in my C3 1979
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I'will change my L48 by a ZZ4(http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=NAL%2D24502609)
but keep my transmission stock:
th350
1st--> 2,52:1
2nd--> 1,52:1
3rd--> 1:1
converter max ratio--> 2:1
rear axle ratio--> 3,55:1
tires will be--> 255/60/15
Is it a good idea or my vette will be a drag ?
so my transmission will make 1st.2nd.3rd............ (every time in 3rd)?

but keep my transmission stock:
th350
1st--> 2,52:1
2nd--> 1,52:1
3rd--> 1:1
converter max ratio--> 2:1
rear axle ratio--> 3,55:1
tires will be--> 255/60/15
Is it a good idea or my vette will be a drag ?
so my transmission will make 1st.2nd.3rd............ (every time in 3rd)?

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Better check to see if the carb is going to clear under the hood that looks like a higher than stock intake manifold,otherwise looks like a good deal. How much is shipping and handling going to cost all the way to france ?
Ron 78
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Tanks RON78
I ask to Crate-Engines.com and they anwser this: The price of a Crate Engine for your vehicle is $3995. plus $550. for shipping
We offer FREE Delivery in the continental USA,
as well as Free pickup of the old engine core.
On some engines a core deposit is required and
will be refunded when we receive your old engine.
Delivery within the continental USA is usually 2 to 5 days.
We do ship worldwide so please contact us for an exact shipping cost.
Our engines include a 3-year/unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty,
valid anywhere in the USA. Some restrictions do apply so please call for details.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.


I ask to Crate-Engines.com and they anwser this: The price of a Crate Engine for your vehicle is $3995. plus $550. for shipping
We offer FREE Delivery in the continental USA,
as well as Free pickup of the old engine core.
On some engines a core deposit is required and
will be refunded when we receive your old engine.
Delivery within the continental USA is usually 2 to 5 days.
We do ship worldwide so please contact us for an exact shipping cost.
Our engines include a 3-year/unlimited mileage parts and labor warranty,
valid anywhere in the USA. Some restrictions do apply so please call for details.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.

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For that kind of money you could have your L-48 rebuilt and pumped up .



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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto
1978 L82 4speed
1994 LT1 6speed
1978 L82 4speed
1994 LT1 6speed
summitt price is $3699.95 no core you will have to replace the water pump looking at the one we have in our 78 it will clear the stock hood jim





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ok so if i rebuilt my engine L48 to became a ZZ4 like:
i would take this:
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifolds (ref summit: EDL-7101)
-Engine Kit, SBC Towing/Street, 210/216 Cam/Hyd.Lifters/64cc Cyl.Heads (ref summit:TFS-K314-350-400)
-Edelbrock carb (like Holley 4150 600cfm with electric choke)
-what for ingnition?
-which rebuid kit takes? (piston forged?, flat?,..)

i would take this:
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifolds (ref summit: EDL-7101)
-Engine Kit, SBC Towing/Street, 210/216 Cam/Hyd.Lifters/64cc Cyl.Heads (ref summit:TFS-K314-350-400)
-Edelbrock carb (like Holley 4150 600cfm with electric choke)
-what for ingnition?
-which rebuid kit takes? (piston forged?, flat?,..)

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You'll be ok installing a ZZ4 into a 79. You may need to use a drop base air cleaner to clear the hood though. Your gearing is just fine for ZZ4. Good to have more European guys chiming in! 

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ok I have find my engine upgrade!!
It will be like a: AFR 180 68cc
CompCams 262XE,converter B&M 2000rpm, dished forged pistons (9 to 1 Compression), 600 cfm Holley(4150), intake mainflod performer EPS (or RPM Air Gap depend or hood clerance)
so what about this configuration?

It will be like a: AFR 180 68cc
CompCams 262XE,converter B&M 2000rpm, dished forged pistons (9 to 1 Compression), 600 cfm Holley(4150), intake mainflod performer EPS (or RPM Air Gap depend or hood clerance)
so what about this configuration?


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Sounds like a nice small block to me. I know there's quite few guys running SB with air gap intakes under stock hoods, so drop base air cleaner assembly will help you make it happen. 

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Sounds like either way you will have more than $4000 into the project so why do a rebuild/build-up if you can get a crate motor. The L-48 has a 2-bolt main which can handle it but the zz4 has the benifit of a 4-bolt for added security and piece of mind. I would go with the crate motor if I had it to do over. 

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System
Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box

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