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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/20/05 1:00pm Message 1 of 21
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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

Guys,

I've almost got myself convinced to go with a ZZ-4 around January. What do I need to think about that I might be missing?

 Jim




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Posted: 11/20/05 1:18pm Message 2 of 21
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  The money?

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Posted: 11/20/05 2:31pm Message 3 of 21
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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

Ha,

 I got the money...It's been a good year...

 Jim




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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/20/05 3:16pm Message 4 of 21
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  You can't go wrong with the ZZ4. great motor with a lot of bang for the buck........I say go for it..............(and I'm jealous...LOL!!!)

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Posted: 11/20/05 3:34pm Message 5 of 21
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup

Just installed one in mine, can't wait to drive it in the summer..Terry

Here is a picture, I backed it up with a TKO 5 speed transmission.

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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/20/05 3:52pm Message 6 of 21
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Here's a great dealer that does great by us:

http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/nbspnbspSmall-Blocks-C 53.aspx?UserID=323230&SessionID=NJDjFWLLiRpOHwAFL0Lk

Go for it - but compare what other engines /options there are for a difference of a few hundred bananas....

Happy Wrenchin' !

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Posted: 11/20/05 5:10pm Message 7 of 21
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Vette(s): 1969 burgandy corvette, ZZ4, Tremec 5 speed

Go for it, I did one also and like Terry, I installed a Keisler TKO 500 5 speed tranny. I opened it up the other day, chirped 2nd and 3rd. Steve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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Posted: 11/20/05 5:54pm Message 8 of 21
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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette 4-speed ZZ-4 crate Monza Red
I put a ZZ-4 in my 69 2 years ago and LOVE it.
If I had it to do all over again I would do the same thing.
Go for it, and good luck.


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Posted: 11/21/05 8:56am Message 9 of 21
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Vette(s): 1976 restored,new interior,custom paint(purple),body kit,rebuilt engine,trans,upgraded sound system

Are you going to do the installation or will you have a shop do it. Who

will purchase the engine from





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Posted: 11/21/05 11:22pm Message 10 of 21
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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'm currently researching whom to buy it from (suggestions)and I think my Brother in Law and I will drop it in in January. 

I'm going to bolt it up to my Turbo 350.

BTW, I'm going to store the original engine, any suggestions how to do this properly?  Don't want to ruin it.

 




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