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Old 08-13-2014, 02:28 PM
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Default Re: 1970 L78 CKO Block from Van Nuys

Ya funny, people think the 396/402 stuff can't run. But it's just what we had on hand. I still have the shortblock. It's a '72 402 4 bolt standard mains and piston, TRW replacements. I just upgraded the rod bolts with ARP's. With the 660 roller, I would shift that thing right at 8000.
Now I picked up another set of '69 840's with the '69 '163 intake to go back on that shortblock. I AM putting in a nice T-400 trans but I did upgrade the rear suspension now with Smith Racecraft bars and split leafs with sliders. Strange double adjustable shock on the back as well. If the ZL-1 isn't home soon, gonna put the old tired n true 402 back together and in she goes. I sure with the '163 intake the car will run right around 11.50's with a solid cam, maybe a bit better. Not sure without the roller and some more head work if I could get that into the 10's????????????????

The ZL-1, well if it goes ONLY low 10's I would be PISSED.
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