zz4 crate engine
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Burning Brakes
I routinly use the ZZ4 rotating assy as a replacement engine for many marine applications. Absolutly no problems with these engines. We found the brand new ZZ4 rotating assy to be no more money than a reconditioned engine. Good luck Al
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I put one in my 71 back in 2002. It was a great engine up until the car went under in Katrina. I would definitely use one again. The best thing is the cost for an engine with a roller cam setup.
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I put one in my '91 Z28 back in 1998 and topped it off with the stock TPI set up. It was perfect. I put 70,000 hard miles on it over the next few years, swapped heads on it a few times. Swapped cams and intakes a few times. Never 1 problem with the motor at all. I highly reccomend them to anyone wanting a replacement GEN1 small block.
The roller lifters, 1 piece rear main seal, and o-ring-type plastic timing cover are all far superior to the what came in our C3s originally.
The roller lifters, 1 piece rear main seal, and o-ring-type plastic timing cover are all far superior to the what came in our C3s originally.
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I bought the ZZ4 turnkey and put it in my 82 last summer. I am more than satisifed with the engine. I will do it again if I ever need to.
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I put one in my 71 about three years ago dropped wright in place of the stock engine no major modds needed.
If you want some more power in the future there are lots of proven combos ready to bolt on.
If you want some more power in the future there are lots of proven combos ready to bolt on.
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Yes you'll need a new flywheel, as the ZZ4 comes with a flexplate. If you use the search box here, there is alot of good write-ups of people putting a ZZ4 in a C3.
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Thanks for the info.the guy I bought mine from rebuilt the original engine but rather than hop it up and take a chance with it I think would rather pickle it and put a new one in it.
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I put a Fast Burn 385 HP and 385 Ft Pds Torque. It is a ZZ4 bottom end with better heads. Motor is fantastic, a lot of power for me, and runs cool with AC on.
5 speed Keisler TKO is one of the best features for the money.
5 speed Keisler TKO is one of the best features for the money.
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I have even thought maybe the 383fast burn was the way to go..
It was just a little light on the HP for me.. I dyno'ed at 260 ..
I have shorty headers, 2.5 all the way with magnaflow, curved dist, and built carb.. And I just wish I had about another 50-75
Oh well ... i plan on the cam swap here soon.with a 200r swap as well..
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So most assuredly go with the 383 and save the heartache?
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I put a ZZ4 in my 80. I love it. Also it was one of the very few crate engines I could find that would fit under my stock hood. That 383 has a higher rise intake that won't fit. Even with the ZZ4, I need a drop-base air cleaner and now it just barely clears the hood. Of course you can get a big block hood for more clearance, but that's another $600-700.