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ZZ4 Upgrade ?

Posted: 9/14/07 10:46pmMessage 11 of 16
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SHELBYVILLE, TN - USA
Joined: 7/5/2002
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

1994 LT1 6speed
Got a zz4 355 horse, aluminum heads(58cc if i remember correctly) from Jeg's,  in the 78 with a kesler 5 speed.  Would do it again. I originally had a 600 Edlebrock Performer and was getting right around 20-22 mpg with the 4 speed(4.10 rear gear).  Now with a 750 Holley and the 5 speed, getting close to the same, 20-22 mpg when driving "conservatively".... maybe a touch more..

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Posted: 9/15/07 4:57amMessage 12 of 16
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Gloucester, VA - USA
Joined: 1/29/2005
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
I've got the ZZ4, a 700R4 tranny and a Demon 750 carb. Best investments I've ever made after the paint.  If you're at Funfest come by and see me. I'll show you that mine fit under the hood with no issues.

 Ya can't beat 350+ Hp vs. 190 !

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Posted: 9/17/07 8:19pmMessage 13 of 16
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Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
 Thanks to everyone for all your input Thumbs%20Up. I hope this isn't the end of this thread Unhappy. I'm sure there are more of us out there that could contribute something. This is a huge topic to restoration folks. ( I personally love this stuff) Soooo, keep "bringin' it" my bros ( and sis's, no gender bias here. Let's talk motors baby (no intentional downplay on the ladies roll here as vette gals are all Danica Patrick's to me)Confused........ Never Mind Pinch) but don't stop now.... All life forms welcome Wink.
aceinthehole2007-09-17 20:20:37
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Posted: 9/18/07 9:06amMessage 14 of 16
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Old Hickory, TN - USA
Joined: 5/26/2003
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Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Silver Anniversary hotrod. /////////////
You can save a little bit of dough and have a super street setup by recycling your Q-Jet onto the ZZ-4. GM rates the HP @ 355 with a Q-Jet and 1-5/8" full length headers. IMHO, there is no better street carb than the Q-Jet, which flows 750 CFM in L-48 tune and 800 CFM in L-82 trim.

DaveAutom8r2007-09-18 09:50:08
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Posted: 9/18/07 7:01pmMessage 15 of 16
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Dave , any immediate rejetting required ?
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Posted: 9/19/07 8:14amMessage 16 of 16
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Old Hickory, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 L-82 Silver Anniversary hotrod. /////////////
Ace,

I don't think so. I sent mine to The Quad Shop in Rockford, IL for a rebuild ( Quad Shop )
and told Jim McGowan what it was going on. When I got it back it was PERFECT.

DaveAutom8r2007-09-19 08:20:21
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