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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/22/05 11:04am Message 11 of 21
2 cruzn
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
[QUOTE=JimG]

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.

 

[/QUOTE]

Jim,

First ... how did you convince the BossWink?? 

Second... still lookin' for another C3

Third... Let me know when you start... I'd like to take a peek... maybe even help some if you need it...

Ray




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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/22/05 11:13am Message 12 of 21
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Vette(s): 1969 Daytona Yellow Coupe - ZZ4/4 speed, Hurst shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator w/ Dual Spals, March Serpentine Pulley kit, Hookers with STS Racing Baffles, VB&P Suspension bits, 17" AR Hopsters, L-88 Hood
You won't be disappointed with the ZZ4. I've got one in my '69 and it's a great motor...plenty of power for the street


Engine Decision

Posted: 11/22/05 2:01pm Message 13 of 21
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.

ZZ4 is in my future plans....may get the GM Performance Parts shortblock from Summit or another source. Slap the heads and the rest on myself.....probably as close as I'll ever get to building an engine. I'm looking forward to the task.

JR




Engine Decision

Posted: 11/22/05 4:12pm Message 14 of 21
Bob Griffiths
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Vette(s): Frederick County Corvette Club (Maryland) Tan 64 365 Hp Conv 4 sp Red 72 4 sp Conv ..running a '68 327 Blue 76 Coupe L 48 4 sp White 79 Coupe L 82 auto Silver 98 Conv, 6 sp 35th Anniv '88 vette

Lets put it this way....

IF you were looking at a car that was for sale.. (Chevelle,Corvette, Nova, etc)....and on the windshield it listed the engine as:
 
      Rebuilt original
      Jasper
      NOM but it came from somekind of Chevy (truck who knows)
      ZZ4
      ZZ3
      HO350
     
   What would you like to see...?  

ANY car guy (well any Chevy guy) will know that a ZZ4 is a major plus...

I have been toying with replacing the L82 in my 79...and to be honest
I really do not need a ZZ4 ...,in that car... !  BUT if I were replacing the engine in either the 76 or 72...I honestly would NOT consider anything else but a ZZ4 ...

Money...whats Money?   I just dropped almost 3 grand for a new telescope...sure did not need another one .but damn life is too short to not to open your wallet IF it will make you happy...

Go for it...

Bob G.

 


 




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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/22/05 7:08pm Message 15 of 21
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

To store the old engine fill it up with oil, and I do mean FILL it up. Cylinders, crankcase, everything.  Spray it with oil. and store it in a enclosed bin to hold all that oil.  Under these conditions, you could keep it 100 years and it would never change.  Well the paint may come off.




Engine Decision

Posted: 11/23/05 8:28am Message 16 of 21
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Vette(s): Coupe 74 - 454 Drive it like you stole it!
So Ken, if I have oil leaks all over... it's good then!


Engine Decision

Posted: 11/23/05 4:36pm Message 17 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
[QUOTE=2 cruzn][QUOTE=JimG]

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.

 

[/QUOTE]

Jim,

First ... how did you convince the BossWink?? 

Second... still lookin' for another C3

Third... Let me know when you start... I'd like to take a peek... maybe even help some if you need it...

Ray

[/QUOTE]

 Actually she asked me if I wanted to put a different engine in it..I was shocked...She's also asked about paint and interior...

 Always looking for a project car...Want one with BB suspension though.

  I'm looking at doing this in January but I'll be glad to give you a shout.. with my shoulder like it is I can always use a set of spare hands.




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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/23/05 6:36pm Message 18 of 21
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

Hey Jim,

 Go for the gusto and drop a ZZ383/425HP in it.

I wish they had that engine on the market when I did my engine swap. Good luck with your project!

Sarge





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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/23/05 10:04pm Message 19 of 21
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.

 

[/QUOTE]

 Actually she asked me if I wanted to put a different engine in it..I was shocked...She's also asked about paint and interior...

[/QUOTE]

Must be that "country air"...

I finally got my waterpump replaced and rebuilt the Quadrajet... thanks to Ken and others on this Forum . Waiting now for some GM hoses to come in... decided not to go chrome... kinda use to the Bright orange I guess... now for some GM hoses and wire looms to help dress it up...  

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Engine Decision

Posted: 11/24/05 2:14am Message 20 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 tellin' ya. never leave the keys with me...that car of yours will be in my garage.......

 That NCRS stuff is gonna kill ya you know...  But I applaud you for supporting GM they need all the help they can get.

 Sarge81 - Yeah, I'm considering it, then I might be able to keep up with 2 cruzn and his BB.....




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