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01-14-2013, 06:48 PM
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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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01-14-2013, 06:51 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
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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01-14-2013, 07:03 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
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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~JAG~ NCRS#65120 68 GTO HO 4 spd Alpine Blue /Parchment 2 owner car #21783 71 Corvette LT1 45k miles Orig paint - Brandshatch Green - National Top Flight - last known 71 LT1 built. 71 Corvette LT1 42k miles Original paint - Black - black leather - only black LT1 known to exist. NUMEROUS Lemans blue Camaros, Monza Red and Daytona Yellow Corvettes & a Chevelle or two... Survivors, restored cars, & other photos https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
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01-14-2013, 07:17 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
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. "Her" 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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Steve Shauger The Supercar Registry www.yenko.net Vintage Certification™ , Providing Recognition to Unrestored Muscle Cars. Website: www.vintagecertification.com
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01-14-2013, 07:32 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
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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1968 Camaro Ex-ISCA Show Car - Sold  On The Lookout For My Next Classic... John 10:30
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01-14-2013, 07:56 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
Only in my dreams could I find a girlfriend who's father owned and would let me drive [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/
 [/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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~JAG~ NCRS#65120 68 GTO HO 4 spd Alpine Blue /Parchment 2 owner car #21783 71 Corvette LT1 45k miles Orig paint - Brandshatch Green - National Top Flight - last known 71 LT1 built. 71 Corvette LT1 42k miles Original paint - Black - black leather - only black LT1 known to exist. NUMEROUS Lemans blue Camaros, Monza Red and Daytona Yellow Corvettes & a Chevelle or two... Survivors, restored cars, & other photos https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
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01-14-2013, 07:59 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
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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~JAG~ NCRS#65120 68 GTO HO 4 spd Alpine Blue /Parchment 2 owner car #21783 71 Corvette LT1 45k miles Orig paint - Brandshatch Green - National Top Flight - last known 71 LT1 built. 71 Corvette LT1 42k miles Original paint - Black - black leather - only black LT1 known to exist. NUMEROUS Lemans blue Camaros, Monza Red and Daytona Yellow Corvettes & a Chevelle or two... Survivors, restored cars, & other photos https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/myphotos
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01-14-2013, 10:20 PM
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Re: Freshening up my first Z28
Steve,
Awesome....I Love it.....Great pics.....please put some fenders covers on the Camaro. Father & Daughter project, priceless [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img] Thanks for sharing. Dan
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