Freshening up my first Z28
 

Below is a link to my first Z28 and my most recent post of the orig engine/trans removal.
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthrea..._car#Post510321


Well I just got the engine back from the builder who dyno'd it, and to our surprise the little mouse made well over 400hp and close to 370 ft/lbs of torque. My goal was 400hp so I was very pleased. I plan to drive this car so I incorporated a modern valve train/cam and kept it day 2. In addition I freshed up the trans (syncros and bearings)and detailed the engine compartment. Well its now installed with a little help from my daughter who turns 26 next week (yes she still gets her hands dirty).

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Nice family affair Steve. That Z should be a hoot to scoot around in - nice numbers!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Nice job Steve, now the question... are you going to let her drive it or is she going to have to file for a Mechanic's lien?

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I wish she would drive my cars. I let her drive my 69 L78 a few years back but she is hesitant to drive stick. Her boyfriend takes my pace car out from time to time. &quot;Her&quot; car is my black rs/z, but she won't drive the car. I need to get her comfortable driving stick... My one son will take the cars on occasion.

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Very nice car; love that you're using it.

Man, if you were my dad, you'd have to pry me out of any one of those with a crowbar!

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Looks great Steve!

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Looking good,nice way to go,I like it too.

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Only in my dreams could I find a girlfriend who's father owned and would let me drive [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] a garage full of cars like yours!

Pardon me sirs....I'm going to sleep now... zzzzz [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sleep.gif[/img]

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As far as comfortable with a stick... A 396 M20 3.55 or 3.73 even better would be near impossible to stall out, with a centerforce the pedal pressure would be low. Even a Z with a M20 and 4.10s is easy to drive due to the deep first.

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Steve,

Awesome....I Love it.....Great pics.....please put some fenders covers on the Camaro.

Father &amp; Daughter project, priceless [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

Thanks for sharing.

Dan