Suggestions; 69Z 302 Engine Rebuild

[1966L72]

thank you all for the responses

[Salvatore]

John, If you freshen up the motor to the right specs and so forth you will be in good shape. Most people work on the wrong end of a Z/28. You can keep the hood closed if you are happy with your rebuild and jack the back of the car up. That is where you have to work on the little 302. Minimum of 4:10's and if you have a chance to put an M20 trans in the car better yet. The key to that motor is the gearing. Even 4:56's would be OK on the street! Good luck! Sam

[1966L72]

Sam thinking about it I agree, my last 69Z had 4:11 gears with M20 tranny and it was alot stronger through the gears. The trans in my current car is the original M21 with 3:73 gears so with a fresh engine build and upgrade to 4;11 or 4:56 gears the car hopefully will go a long way... thanks

[Salvatore]

Now your talkin!

[47Hammer]

I still like the headers...


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[drdave69]

I agree with the gear change. My first Z/28 had the 4:10 factory gears behind the original M20. After a stock rebuild and jetting the carb according to Jerry M's advise, the car ran very strong.