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Old 03-14-2007, 12:23 AM
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Default Re: ZLX question

From page 150 of vintage "How to HotRod Big Block Chevys" in the Heavy duty parts list they show chevy part #3970699 as a partial engine assembly L-88 427: "430 HP L-88/ZL-X short block with 12.5:1 c.r. pistons for use with open-chamber heads, 4-bolt mains." I still dont know what ZL-X refers to.
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