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07-26-2008, 06:05 AM
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Need advice on new ZL1 engine
Need some advice on the new ZL1 engines coming out. About 6 months ago some hot rodding magazines announced GM was coming out with an anniversary 427 ZL1 engine. I called my local dealer and got put on a waiting list to be called when or if they came in. So this week I get a call that they are coming. The only hang up instead of the 16K price they are now 28K. So does any body know if this a GOOD investment which could increase in value? There is only 427 of the new ZL1's being made. Any input would be very helpful.
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07-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
You could get a 1969 dated motor for that price. The new motor is not a really a ZL-1 IMHO,its a little underpowered and it would have to have the ZL-1 cam in it, (easy enough to fix). I do like the fact that Chevy is now making forged 427 pistons and a forged 427 crank again. The motor might increase a little in value after 15 years or so, but with all the ZL-1 blocks out there, it may not.
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1968 Z/28 34,000 mile, born with engine and trans, Shipper, California car, Fathom Blue, deluxe interior, M21, 3.55 Posi 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire, Factory all Aluminum V8 Turbocharged and Methanol Injected TURBO ROCKET engine, 4 speed Hydramatic, 4 link rear suspension, 3.36 Anti-Spin differential, California car, PS, PB, PW, AC, Jetfire 2 option package.
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#3
07-26-2008, 09:33 PM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
My two cents is it is a bad investment. Cool engine but bad investment.
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07-27-2008, 01:17 AM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
I built mine using a the new block..074 heads 6223 crank manley rods roller cam etc..have about 13 K in it
ALbert
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1969 9566AA COPO Chevelle M-22 1969 Malibu 489 ZL-1 T-56/4.56 1969 Beaumont 540 th400 3.70 1969 Chevelle 300 Deluxe 427 ZL-1 M 22W 1970 Olds 442 W 30 2 door post 1969 Ply. GTX 426 hemi auto. Blue. 1940 Dodge pick up Durango 4X4 1968 Camaro ragtop LSA ZL1
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#5
07-27-2008, 04:33 AM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
NORMALLY (yes, there are exceptions) almost anything that comes out as a "limited edition", "last one", "only a few to be made", or "collectors edition" turns out to be a bust.
Ask all those high roller oil guys that purchase the "last american convertible" about the 76 Eldo with low miles. If I remember correctly, most dealers were getting double sticker for them in '76. Just my 02 cents. Lynn
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#6
07-27-2008, 08:56 AM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
I think it would be a good investment if you got your hands on #1 which sold for 60K at B.J. or #427. Other than that you would be paying about 12K for a set of valve covers and a specially engraved engine plaque. IMO GM could have done so much more with that engine than they did.
Get a new ZL-1 block and build your own engine using real ZL-1 vintage parts.
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Rick
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#7
07-27-2008, 04:07 PM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
At introdution these motors will command the most money. Wait six months and then shop. I saw this happen with the ZL1 Ramjet(?) motor a couple years ago. First ones around here sold around 21k, a year later could buy for 14k from same dealer. You could probly do better on Ebay on a motor bought and then never installed later on.
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#8
07-27-2008, 05:29 PM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
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I think it would be a good investment if you got your hands on #1 which sold for 60K at B.J. or #427. Other than that you would be paying about 12K for a set of valve covers and a specially engraved engine plaque. IMO GM could have done so much more with that engine than they did. Get a new ZL-1 block and build your own engine using real ZL-1 vintage parts. [/ QUOTE ]  Thats what I would do. Get the block and do it right.
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1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Monte Carlo SS
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07-27-2008, 05:44 PM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
[ QUOTE ]
Need some advice on the new ZL1 engines coming out. About 6 months ago some hot rodding magazines announced GM was coming out with an anniversary 427 ZL1 engine. I called my local dealer and got put on a waiting list to be called when or if they came in. So this week I get a call that they are coming. The only hang up instead of the 16K price they are now 28K. So does any body know if this a GOOD investment which could increase in value? There is only 427 of the new ZL1's being made. Any input would be very helpful. [/ QUOTE ] What are you putting the motor in? Are you going to drive it alot? If it's just for the badge, bad investment, buy the 427 LS7 motor - half the price and a great motor. JMO.
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#10
07-29-2008, 05:31 AM
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Re: Need advice on new ZL1 engine
I was going to put it in my 55 chevy (with straight axle) but since the engine was very late to come out I opted for a 327 a just drive the car on the street all the summer. I have to say it's been a gas ser. No pun intened. And a small block to run around town works fine. So the ZL1 engine would for the time be just an investment. But I like the idea of #1 or #427 that might be the only 28K investment. Thats probably out of the question but I'll call my chevy dealer to see if thats possible.
Thanks you all that have given advice. Ed
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