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Kingston, PA - USA
Joined: 11/26/2003
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Vette(s): 1977 L-82 originally white/buckskin interior.
Currently undergoing a frame-off resto. and modifications.YEEHAW!!!
Deb,
Sorry about the news, that sucks.
While you're in there, how about a nice induction system to compliment that awesome induction inlet on your hood.
Vortech Induction makes a nice supercharger for carbuerated small blocks.
Just planting the seed...sorry, I've been posessed by speed demons my entire life. When something bad ever happened to any of my cars, I never could just fix it, I always had to make it better.
Thanks for the info. on the ZR-1 rear cover. Yes, the side is a real PITA to tighten down. One more question...is the recess for the taillights on your cover extremely deep? Did you have to do anything special to make the lights mount up without being too deep?
Okay, thats two questions...good luck, and I hope Rosie's feeling better soon.
Alan.
Sorry about the news, that sucks.
While you're in there, how about a nice induction system to compliment that awesome induction inlet on your hood.
Vortech Induction makes a nice supercharger for carbuerated small blocks.
Just planting the seed...sorry, I've been posessed by speed demons my entire life. When something bad ever happened to any of my cars, I never could just fix it, I always had to make it better.
Thanks for the info. on the ZR-1 rear cover. Yes, the side is a real PITA to tighten down. One more question...is the recess for the taillights on your cover extremely deep? Did you have to do anything special to make the lights mount up without being too deep?
Okay, thats two questions...good luck, and I hope Rosie's feeling better soon.
Alan.
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Vette(s): 1979 Coupe THE DIVA color: BLACK
Gribble123 said: Deb, Sorry about the news, that sucks. While you're in there, how about a nice induction system to compliment that awesome induction inlet on your hood. Vortech Induction makes a nice supercharger for carbuerated small blocks. Just planting the seed...sorry, I've been posessed by speed demons my entire life. When something bad ever happened to any of my cars, I never could just fix it, I always had to make it better. |
Not sure yet just exactly what is gonna happen. Still don't know whether the block is screwed or not...getting $$$ workups from a couple of places for comparisons on rebuild (if possible)..or a new one as Hubby told me last night ''with a few modifications''!!

Thanks for the info. on the ZR-1 rear cover. Yes, the side is a real PITA to tighten down. One more question...is the recess for the taillights on your cover extremely deep? Did you have to do anything special to make the lights mount up without being too deep? Okay, thats two questions...good luck, and I hope Rosie's feeling better soon. Alan. |
no it isn't too deep..mine looks exaggerated because the ''opening'' is much bigger.
we modified it..took out the ''lip' and made the opening much bigger than it was originally.
I would definately weigh the pros and cons of a new crate engine. At least the warranty could be better 


CHARLOTTE, NC - USA
Joined: 6/18/2003
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray coupe; 2nd-Year One crate engine 408/408
2000 DBGM C5 coupe: Stock
The engine actually came out of our 74... 
|UPDATED|6/8/2004 9:42:42 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Barkingowl said: The engine actually came out of our 74... ![]() |
This wasn't your fault Chris....like I told ya ''stuff'' happens...and by the looks of things was a defective part...had NOTHING to do with you or Martha!!
Things will work out and we ALL be crusing together real soon!!!


Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
here is the bad mofo crate SB
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySmallBlockV8s/ZZ383-425.html
but this one is the "KING" (or Queen for the DIVA)
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevyBigBlockV8s/572.html
Fixed the links
had an line break in each of them
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http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySmallBlockV8s/ZZ383-425.html
but this one is the "KING" (or Queen for the DIVA)
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevyBigBlockV8s/572.html
Fixed the links
had an line break in each of them
|UPDATED|6/8/2004 1:47:19 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
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cthulhu said: here is the bad mofo crate SB http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySmallBlockV8s/ZZ383-425.html but this one is the "KING" (or Queen for the DIVA) http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevyBigBlockV8s/572.html |
Link(s) don't work???

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Thanks for the fixed links!! 

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Vette(s): 1969 Corvette 4-speed ZZ-4 crate
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Hey Ben is that ZZ-383 new? I have not seen that motor before. I LIKE IT!!!!

Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
it is fairly new
i would have bought it instead of the zz4 for my truck if it had been available two years ago..
dont know when exactly it came out but the specs are damn cool
i would have bought it instead of the zz4 for my truck if it had been available two years ago..
dont know when exactly it came out but the specs are damn cool
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