Going Day II with my Z/28

[earntaz]

Originally Posted by big gear head

Assuming that this will be used on the street, I hope you have better luck with solid rollers than I did. I got tired of replacing lifters and distributor gears and took it out.

I've heard this same issue before. So the question is, what brand lifters and distributor gears are bullet proof for street use? TAZ

[NorCam]

One can always run a billet cam with a cast iron distributor gear to match up to a standard distributor.

[volquartsen]

Any idea on the cost for a set of heads?

[NorCam]

Not exactly sure yet. They've been testing billet cores throughout the past 10 months and I was told they just approved the most recent core samples a couple weeks ago. The cores are now in production and once fully machined & fit with valve train they should have final costs. I was told last year that the new heads would be in the $1300-$1400 range fully built, and that was about the same cost as rebuilding & porting an old set of iron cores...so I said I wanted on the list when they come available.

Maybe call Harold at Trick Flow to learn what the price will be? 1-888-841-6556

[NorCam]

Starting on winter projects now and figured I better get the painting started before we run out of decent weather. The last 2 days were a wonderful 80 degrees here in Western Canada so yesterday I blasted the roll bar and the YH Rally's for the 69, and today I got them all sealed in Epoxy. Waiting on some Argent Silver for the rims and now I need to find a decent paint for the roll bar that matches up to the original Lakewood colors.

Anyone know of a paint code or brand for the Lakewood reddish orange?

[NorCam]

Thanks to a couple of members here on the site, I've recently managed to pick up an NOS Fly breather for the new motor, and a minty pair of Cragar SS 15"x 4" rims needed for the front of the car. Starting to get stoked now that the pieces are really coming together.

[SuperNovaSS]

NorCam,

I have been watching from the side lines. I thought I should drop a note to let you know I love this thread and your build. Good work and thanks for taking the time to share.


Jason

[big gear head]

I wish my Cragar SS 15X4s looked that good. I thought about having them re chromed, but I don't know how well that would turn out.

[BillD]

Originally Posted by big gear head

I wish my Cragar SS 15X4s looked that good. I thought about having them re chromed, but I don't know how well that would turn out.

If you would like photos of rechromed Cragar wheels let me know and I would be happy to post them

[jerry455]

This is a fantastic thread- really fun to see this car come together!
The Day II plan is awesome-
Another thought on the heads:
https://www.castheads.com
Brzezinski Racing Products does some great work with the Dart Iron Eagle straight plug heads. They can mill them to look like the "double hump" factory head, plus porting to flow well with 200cc intake ports. check them out.
The bare castings are affordable and Randy's shop does great work- won't let you waste money on things you don't need and a true craftsman.
I had him do me a set of dart heads recently and also freshened up a set of used 077 BBC heads I bought from a member here. First class operation.
They can appreciate the old-school stuff, and got a kick out of an Edelbrock Smokey Ram manifold and late seventies Scorpion intake sent in to be test-fit.
I've been collecting parts to do a nasty small block build, not sure what stroke I want to go with yet- will be watching yours come together!
I'm sticking with solid lifter cam, bought an Isky 505T and Crane copy of #140 off-road design. still debating which to run-
Thanks for the entertainment and good luck with the build!
Jerry