ZL-1 motor wanted [Archive] - The Supercar Registry

Doug_9561

05-29-2005, 11:14 PM

Hello, I am looking for a ZL-1 motor. I am planning on building a clone car and would like to locate a ZL-1 for it. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Doug

Steven J

05-31-2005, 07:49 PM

GM Performance Parts has one

12370850 ZL1 Aluminum Big Block
The Chevrolet ZL1 Aluminum Big Block is back and better than ever. This block was first introduced in the 1969 Corvette and Camaro. It was one of the rarest production engines ever built. Now the improved version is available. This block is based on the original tooling. The new casting is made from 356-T6M aluminum alloy and has a 4.118" cast iron liner that can be bored to 4.300". The bottom end has also been improved with new four-bolt splayed steel main caps, with dowel pins to locate and hold the caps in place. This block includes screw-in freeze plugs with o-ring seals, and a two-piece rear seal. The new block has a provision for both dry sump or regular oil pump systems and mechanical fuel pump. All GM performance cylinder heads will fit this block and it only weighs 110 lbs. The maximum stroke is 4.375".

John

06-01-2005, 12:47 AM

can you fill out your profile ...with an Email address?

Chevy454

06-01-2005, 12:59 AM

The new GMPP block looks nearly identical externally, but is a lot beefier inside...if I was gonna build a ZL1, I'd build it around that GMPP block...

Doug_9561

06-01-2005, 04:15 AM

I have considered using a new block but I was going to try to get a old style first.I will do some more checking on the new block .You say it is identicle in appearence???

Thanks Doug

Chevy454

06-01-2005, 04:27 AM

Yessir...I'm telling ya, the new block is ready to rock out of the crate, and FAR superior to the old unit...I'll bet you a barley pop you won't be dissapointed with the new one. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

Kim_Howie

06-01-2005, 06:12 PM

The only diff is the new one doesn't have the winters snow flake. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

SamLBInj

06-07-2005, 06:31 AM

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The only diff is the new one doesn't have the winters snow flake. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

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and its only 30 large more for that little flake too http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

lbnaz

06-08-2005, 05:30 AM

Hello, there is a 69 dated short block in Tucson dated May 69 It is .060 and complete with oil pan and winters mark. It is a CE block from 69. Price is 25K. Email or call 520-349-2337 Thanks, Larry.

Born30YrsLate

06-10-2005, 06:16 PM

there is a block for sale now posted in the For Sale section...