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Re: Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...?

Now you are thinking rite!

Re: Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...?

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Just Do it----- https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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caveman said..."no z/28 worth damn without DZ 302"... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Re: Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...?

You can't go wrong with a good ( and warrantied ) crate engine. You will be years ahead in technology, durability and have a lot more power.

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I know you seem mainly interested in a small block, but I've noticed that there happens to be a couple of brand new still-crated LS-7 454's on E-bay. Just ask anyone who's ever had one of these. They absolutely fly. A friend had one untouched in a '68 Camaro, Turbo 400, 12 bolt w/3.73's running 11.30's. Don't forget the old adage : Keep Your GM Car All GM.

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I know you seem mainly interested in a small block, but I've noticed that there happens to be a couple of brand new still-crated LS-7 454's on E-bay. Just ask anyone who's ever had one of these. They absolutely fly. A friend had one untouched in a '68 Camaro, Turbo 400, 12 bolt w/3.73's running 11.30's. Don't forget the old adage : Keep Your GM Car All GM.

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Might be something I'd consider for my Chevelle but I don't think a BB would be keeping within the Trans-Am theme.

Hard decision,huh?

Build original 302 to keep the correct "feel" of the car,even with the shortcomings of the no-torque/high-rev motor.Over-build it and you expose a motor you may have to twist even harder to make any power.Where's the reliabilty in that? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

Buy killer crate motor with all the new,modern high-tech parts but is that going to make it a better car?Will it be a more complete car?Will it make me happy? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

The BEST part of driving this car is "winding-out" that little small block.To me,that's what makes a Z/28 a Z/28.
Granted,more torque sure would be nice too and you certainly can't beat cubic inches.

I am still torn but will come to a decision soon...as soon as next wknd when I pull the motor out and see what I have beneath the surface.

Thanks for everyone's input...I really do appreciate it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

John

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<font color="blue">You could always build the 302 a little mellower than the original .....

.... and still make 600+ HP when you 'wind it up'.

How, you say?? --> Let me show ya. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

http://www.bankspower.com/Twin-Turbo...tquarte-lg.jpg

I have a 302 in the making for my Camaro, going twin turbo.
Probably get thAt done the end of next year. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif</font>

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Charlie's already a graduate of that school ......and it's a good one...........Motion......Post pic's as you go......

Thanks
Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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sounds to me like you broke a connecting rod and that took out the cam. I might be wrong... just a guess. rumor has it that balwin motion will be offering mail order motors real soon. that might be the way to go !! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif
they are going to tell all at SEMA from what i've heard.
steve