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CWilliams - Lamar Walden worked on my 55 chev. and 70 LT1 vette in the late 60s and early 70s. I lost touch with Lamar and it wasn't until 6 moths agp that I reestabished contact with Lamar. I was going to get a different numbered car but after talking to Lamar and learning that GM gave him the first free ZL1 (#51) that we decided that having him build the engine for this #51 would be unique and fun. (BTW - my car was originally headed to Katech or LPE before Matt ever made the 427 an option.) We are trying to remain faithful to the original ZL1 concept otherwise we would be building a 630ci or going with power adders. The 427 C5R with the new 090 heads and Lamar's expertise should provide plenty of power.

There is little chance that I would ever tear up the oe rear end (I just don't abuse my cars). Lamar felt that no matter what the driving stye the clutch just wouldn't hold 550+HP. That leaves the rear end vulerable and with the going down the track we decided to go ahead and upgrade that too.

It is my understanding that Lamar and the others will rent the track and therefore not have to install a cage. I really don't want a cage in a street car.

My car won't be ready until late Jan., and by then the motor should be built. I would imagine that the install and tuning then considering magazine deadlines these article won't run until some time in the summer 03.