Got really lucky with original owner #1 Z16

[mrrec]

Pete:
Z16's don't have an L78. That is a common misconception. It is an L37 - unique to the Z16 - the only hydraulic lifter 396 375hp engine ever built.

The #1 engine is the same as all other production Z16s.

The only difference between the L37 Z16 375hp and the '65 Vette and big car 425hp is that the 425 got a wilder mechanical cam. Both had 780cfm Holleys, same compression, block, etc.

The 375 hp decal was put on by Engineering and is the same type as production Z16s EXCEPT the #1 car has a black background on the "Turbo Jet" side. It is the only known Z16 to receive this special decal. And that makes sense to me. The actual, original, special decal is described on my site and is in my possesion.

Dave