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Topic: ZZ4 conversion

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ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/4/03 12:53pm Message 1 of 7
yellow77
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Jackson, MO - USA
Joined: 3/11/2003
Posts: 5
Vette(s): 1977 350(ZZ4)Trans 700R4
Anybody done a ZZ4 installation on a C3? (1976-77)?


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ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/4/03 5:31pm Message 2 of 7
Armstrong
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Corvallis, OR - USA
Joined: 12/31/2002
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Vette(s): Red 1979
I have a friend in my club who did in his 79. I did a 330HO HO 350 upgrade in mine. both went well.

Ron


Red ones go faster

ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/10/03 7:29pm Message 3 of 7
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 auto

1978 L82 4speed

1994 LT1 6speed
my son put one ine his (78) 4sp had to change the flywhell jim h |bouncy| |cheers| |cheers| |saluteflag|350/355hp

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ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/9/03 10:57am Message 4 of 7
jcsmack
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BOLINGBROOK, IL - USA
Joined: 4/2/2002
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Vette(s): '69 Daytona Yellow 350 Convertible
RE: the 330 HP change....what else have you done to it? I added the HEI ignition, Hooker Headers and a Holley 650....but still looking for other tips....


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ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/9/03 11:44am Message 5 of 7
NVRGVUP
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SAN BRUNO, CA - USA
Joined: 1/30/2002
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Vette(s): 1971 LT1 Stingray
I put a ZZ4 in my 71 LT1. I still have the LT1 motor
but it's shot. I didn't run into any problems, not even with the hedders. Mine is not a "stock" ZZ4 though. When I'm done with it, I'm hoping to hit close to 500hp.


ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/9/03 6:16pm Message 6 of 7
GTSTMPR
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Las Vegas, NV - USA
Joined: 10/9/2002
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Vette(s): 1979 Corvette. 330HP 350ci Chevy Vortec. Dynomax ceramacoat headers. Holley 650 4bbl. 3 speed automatic 350 turbo tranny w/ shift kit.
Did the 330HP/350 conversion on my 79. |hammer| Added the bowtie mini starter, Dynomax ceramacoat headers, True Dual Exhaust. No conversion issues. Lotsa go for the dough. |bouncy|

Andy |thumb|


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ZZ4 conversion

Posted: 6/12/03 6:15pm Message 7 of 7
Armstrong
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Corvallis, OR - USA
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Vette(s): Red 1979
I also ran shorty headers to a dual exaust. I had HEI. I had to change the carb (the old one died) I put on a 800cfm Q-jet. edelbrock performer intake. not much else yet. I want to upgrade the trany I would like an overdrive....

Ron


Red ones go faster

in Forum: C3 Engines


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