LFZ

got the new jegs catalog in the mail...saw the crate ZL1 454 fuel injected engine...$21,000!!!!!! CRAZY! :crazy:

BB wowbagger

:thumbs: :thumbs:

Alwyn678

That is what you need BB :cheers:

ylose

http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=56150


but it would be so cool !!!

Specs:

Ram Jet ZL1: 88961499 Getting a hold of one of these may be more difficult than hitting your state lottery. GM Performance Parts is proud to bring back a legend, if only for a limited time. The Ram Jet ZL1 is the ’69 ZL1 of the new millennium, with its revised aluminum block, a solid roller cam, large oval port aluminum cylinder heads, and the Ram Jet fuel injection system. That’s right...Fuel Injection. The Ram Jet ZL1 is ‘454 cid with a street friendly 10.2:1 compression ratio that will idle all day long, unlike its predecessor of 1969. If you want a Ram Jet ZL1 get in line now, GM Performance Parts will be producing a very limited 200 of these all-aluminum Rat Motors for sale on the open market and I would be willing to bet Jay Leno already has his eye on one...make that 199!
Ram Jet ZL1 Technical Information:
·HP: 510 @ 5750
·Torque: 493 Ft. Lbs. @ 4250 RPM
·Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
·Bore: 4.250”
·Stroke: 4.00”
·Block: Mark IV Aluminum ZL1
·Crankshaft: Forged 1053 Steel
·Connecting Rods: Forged 4340 Steel
·Pistons: Forged aluminum with pressed pin
·Piston Rings: Plasma-moly rings
·Camshaft: Mechanical roller (.640” / .598” lift) (236 / 232 duration @ .050”)
·Lifters: Mechanical Roller tappet
·Cylinder Heads: Aluminum Oval Port with a 110cc combustion chamber
·Intake Valves: 2.25” Stainless Steel
·Exhaust Valves: 1.88” Stainless Steel
·Rocker Arms: Aluminum Roller Rockers, 1.7:1 ratio
·Push Rods: High Performance (1-piece)
·Intake Manifold: Ram Jet Injection (complete with wiring harness and CPU)
·Windage Tray: All new design, Teflon coated
·Damper: GM 8”, counterweighted
·Distributor: Electronic CPU controlled
·Ignition Timing: Base 10-degree
·Spark Plugs: R43XLS
·Fuel: 92 Octane



[Modified by ylose, 12:06 PM 7/3/2003]

ylose

Then again.....a fuel injected 502 would be cheaper...heavier....put cheaper and more power !
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Chev.../502pfefi.html

Displacement:
502 cubic inches

Horsepower:
540 @ 5600 rpm

Torque:
569 @ 4500 rpm

Max. Rec. RPM:
5800

Comp. Ratio:
9.6:1

LFZ

they even look cool....wow, all aluminum big block, advantage in weight, advantage in fuel injection, torque, and runs on pump gas....what more could you ask for??? except the price!

QuickVet

not nearly enough power for that kind of money :rolleyes:

ylose

well the Ramjet 502 is in the 8 grand ballpark...not bad I guess since I see SBC going for 6-7G's
http://www.superchevyperformance.com/12497323.asp

PRNDL

$1k cheaper here:
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/

:rolleyes:

SmokedTires

Oh why oh why can't I hit that darn lottery :cry , man that is a wicked :cool: crate engine :yesnod: .


[Modified by SmokedTires, 4:26 PM 7/3/2003]

Rick68

I asked my wife if I could get one. After she stopped laughing she said no :sad:

BeaterShark

You'll never see one of those in a car that is actually driven.

It would be cheaper and you'd get more power building upon a Merlin Lite block, fuel injection or not.

BB wowbagger

I wish...Right now i`m searchin` hi`n low after a replacement block..Its close to impossible to find one..d@mn it :cuss
:cheers:

SharkAttack

Nice but pricey, yet there will be plenty of buyers.

pillowmeto

Yeah its the new and improved engine, but it doesnt produce the 640hp of the orgional. I was rater dissapointed.

MAtt

ry

um...ill take two :lol:

ZL1powr

I think that engine is way under powered and way over priced. You could build it yourself for 1/2 that price and make more power while your at it.

Hobbes Blk '80

Just what I was thinking. For $21,000 American (Like...28-30 Cdn) any normal doofbag would be able to put together an 800 Horsepower blown bigblock. Scrap the Fuel Injection, the money you'll save will buy you gas for like.... at least the whole summer, knowing the way I drive :jester

Let 'er eat!

That makes this look cheap: http://www.rampowerparts.com/autosearch/auto/aa45.html
:yesnod:

garagedweller2

ZL1powr, I'd take yours over that one anyday!