Crate motor vs. rebuilding DZ 302...? - Page 3

**Salvatore** · #21 10-22-2005, 05:34 AM

Now you are thinking rite!

JoeG · #22 10-22-2005, 05:39 AM

Just Do it-----

musclecarjohn · #23 10-22-2005, 07:00 AM

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Just Do it-----

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caveman said..."no z/28 worth damn without DZ 302"...

SMGCO · #24 10-22-2005, 07:55 AM

You can't go wrong with a good ( and warrantied ) crate engine. You will be years ahead in technology, durability and have a lot more power.

**markjohnson** · #25 10-22-2005, 09:37 AM

I know you seem mainly interested in a small block, but I've noticed that there happens to be a couple of brand new still-crated LS-7 454's on E-bay. Just ask anyone who's ever had one of these. They absolutely fly. A friend had one untouched in a '68 Camaro, Turbo 400, 12 bolt w/3.73's running 11.30's. Don't forget the old adage : Keep Your GM Car All GM.

musclecarjohn · #26 10-22-2005, 09:24 PM

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I know you seem mainly interested in a small block, but I've noticed that there happens to be a couple of brand new still-crated LS-7 454's on E-bay. Just ask anyone who's ever had one of these. They absolutely fly. A friend had one untouched in a '68 Camaro, Turbo 400, 12 bolt w/3.73's running 11.30's. Don't forget the old adage : Keep Your GM Car All GM.

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Might be something I'd consider for my Chevelle but I don't think a BB would be keeping within the Trans-Am theme.

Hard decision,huh?

Build original 302 to keep the correct "feel" of the car,even with the shortcomings of the no-torque/high-rev motor.Over-build it and you expose a motor you may have to twist even harder to make any power.Where's the reliabilty in that?

Buy killer crate motor with all the new,modern high-tech parts but is that going to make it a better car?Will it be a more complete car?Will it make me happy?

The BEST part of driving this car is "winding-out" that little small block.To me,that's what makes a Z/28 a Z/28.
Granted,more torque sure would be nice too and you certainly can't beat cubic inches.

I am still torn but will come to a decision soon...as soon as next wknd when I pull the motor out and see what I have beneath the surface.

Thanks for everyone's input...I really do appreciate it.

John

Motion Camaro · #27 10-23-2005, 04:22 AM

<font color="blue">You could always build the 302 a little mellower than the original .....

.... and still make 600+ HP when you 'wind it up'.

How, you say?? --> Let me show ya.

I have a 302 in the making for my Camaro, going twin turbo.
Probably get thAt done the end of next year.

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musclecarjohn · #28 10-23-2005, 05:05 AM

Wow Motion...that is outrageous!

Looks awesome.

**kwhizz** · #29 10-23-2005, 04:11 PM

Charlie's already a graduate of that school ......and it's a good one...........Motion......Post pic's as you go......

Thanks
Ken

68ys8030 · #30 10-23-2005, 04:55 PM

sounds to me like you broke a connecting rod and that took out the cam. I might be wrong... just a guess. rumor has it that balwin motion will be offering mail order motors real soon. that might be the way to go !!

they are going to tell all at SEMA from what i've heard.
steve

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