Aluminum Engine in a Crate

[Mr70]

Originally Posted by Charley Lillard

I love the main bolt torque instructions engraved on the block. Anybody ever see that before ?

Saw a ZL-1 Camaro with this @ Superchevy Indy,back in 1997 or 98.
It was silver & on display behind the grandstands in the Paviloin area.
Brian Caudell had organized many of those cars to be on display.

[lbnaz]

Gotta ask whats the story on the 68 Camaro.

[big gear head]

Love the side pipes on the Camaro.

[Jeep Guy]

I started this thread because of the engine. I am more comfortable believing now that it is a ZL1. I still have questions about but Im comfortable.

Although the stuff in my garage has been sorted (30 hrs it took), I still have a 7x16 trailer full of parts that needs to be sorted, I am happy to document with words and pictures, although I am not entirely sure what I will find, I am sure there are no more Yenko crate engines in there. I understand that each Forum area has a topic, if this thread no longer applies to Yenko I will understand if it needs to moved.

First I will answer a few questions . Yes Big Gear Head, eventually I will be selling some things. Ibnaz The quick story is the car has been sitting in a garage since early 80s after a valve train issue caused the owner (Ed) to remove the heads. He sent them for repair and never reinstalled. I have been trying to buy said car for about 30 of those years. I knew he had some parts I didn’t know he had a few Camaros worth! BTW the engine in the car is 361959 block, with 427 piston L2308A .30 so I guess its a 427 rotating assy in the 454 block? Doug Nash five speed, 12 bolt post 4.10 gears and yes the car had long tube headers going into side pipes!

I posted pictures of todays finds. I found 3994094 cam in a GM tube and another GM cam tube that had hand written on it SBC cam but the part number on the tube is 3959180 (the cam in that tube is a Big Block Cam), both cams are new. Where can I find information about the numbers on the end of cams? You can find the pictures of the finds here https://edsdreamcamaroproject.shutte...pictures/89#84

Also, I found front rotors, caliper halfs, brake drums, and the just about every other brake part for a 68 Camaro new the box GM or Delco Remy . Of note were some cool non GM finds. The old Hurst ,Holley, Malory boxes and the shackle lift kit and brand new set of Lakewood traction bars.

Heres my questions about the ZL1

Is it odd I cant find any date codes?
Is it odd that the block was bought at Yenko Chevrolet, but no Yenko on the block?
How many of these blocks were built?
Do I build it and put it in the 68 SS?

Thanks for the interest, the information and your patience with a JeepGuy on a Supercar page. no more progress until Saturday.

[Big Block Bill]

I believe the 3959180 is a GM factory stock, LS-7 mechanical lifter cam that was installed in all LS-7 XCH coded Crate engines back in the mid to late '70s

Bill

[the427king]

I believe you will find the c 180 cam is a zl1 cam...should have 181 on the end for the part [casting)number ... 094 is a can am cam

[iluv69s]

It is a ZL1.... seems like May be an actual GM motor that came from Yenko and not a Yenko cast block. Yenko cast some of thier own blocks after 1969. The dates were not used soon after 69 as far as I have seen. So it’s Normal to no have a date code.
As far as using it? You could buy a brand new GM crate monster motor (steel) just about ready to fire up (and some extra cash) if you sell this engine setup. Would probably bring a 5 digit pay day.

But you would most likely be the only one with a real ZL1 motor at any local car show if you use it!!

[Big Block Bill]

Originally Posted by Big Block Bill

I believe the 3959180 is a GM factory stock, LS-7 mechanical lifter cam that was installed in all LS-7 XCH coded Crate engines back in the mid to late '70s

Bill

GM Performance book dated 1993

Originally installed by GM in a ZL-1 and an LS-7 over the counter Big Block XCH Crate Engine

[Jeep Guy]

I see it recommends the 164 spring, that explains why I have a set of those. Great info thanks.

[Jeep Guy]

Today I unloaded the last trailer. Not much engine related mostly body related. Heres the quick list
Two sets Fenders and quarter panels NOS
Two RS spoilers NOS
Five Camaro Grills NOS
Two tail light panels
oodles of trim - moldings etc likely doubles
Fan shrouds Big Blocks and Small block
Two dash pads NOS Black
One Console ( I'm thinking I might fins a 2ed)
Bumper
two sets Small block heads NOS
Z28 Steering box
Tri power air Cleaner (two) one black one chrome
two 4 barrel air cleaners
ECT ECT ECT i loaded some pictures that you can find at https://edsdreamcamaroproject.shutterfly.com/pictures

Once again I feel we done finding ZL1 stuff or Yenko, so if this thread needs moved or you want me to stop just say the word.