Need advice on new ZL1 engine

68-69-70Nova SSL78 · #1 07-26-2008, 06:05 AM

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.

**69SSZL1** · #2 07-26-2008, 08:01 PM

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.

**Charley Lillard** · #3 07-26-2008, 09:33 PM

My two cents is it is a bad investment. Cool engine but bad investment.

**Alss** · #4 07-27-2008, 01:17 AM

I built mine using a the new block..074 heads 6223 crank manley rods roller cam etc..have about 13 K in it

ALbert

**Lynn** · #5 07-27-2008, 04:33 AM

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

**TXSS** · #6 07-27-2008, 08:56 AM

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.

70Z28RS5151 · #7 08-06-2008, 10:10 PM

What is the price just for the new block?

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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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**Fast67VelleN2O** · #8 08-06-2008, 10:33 PM

Its not even a square port engine?

**Alss** · #9 08-07-2008, 02:28 AM

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What is the price just for the new block?

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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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found the block on e-bay...BIN was 4800.00..I bit!

Stuart Adams · #10 07-27-2008, 05:44 PM

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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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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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