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07-03-2011, 04:18 AM
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Need Recomendations for ZL1 Block Repair
I have a Feb. 69 dated block and have decided it's time to get it fixed. It needs some welding and new sleeves installed. Does anybody know of a reputable builder in Southern California that has experience in aluminum and can handle it?
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07-03-2011, 04:43 PM
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Re: Need Recomendations for ZL1 Block Repair
I have a couple leads for you Gregg:
Total Performance in Santee  619)562-9894 did the machine work on my ZL-1 block and can probably do the work or will know someone that can. Auto Power in Oceanside: (760)722-1556 welded up and re-machined a valve seat on one of my 074 heads.
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07-03-2011, 09:02 PM
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Re: Need Recomendations for ZL1 Block Repair
Be sure to have the sleeves notched if you plan on 7/16" rod bolts.
Any numbers on the block? The OE engine from our ZL-1 resto years back went to CA.
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07-04-2011, 06:19 PM
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Re: Need Recomendations for ZL1 Block Repair
Greg,
Thanks for the tips. I'll check them out. William, The block was decked at some point. I bought it from a guy in Salem, Oregon. It has the name Alvey stamped on the deck now.
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07-04-2011, 06:53 PM
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Re: Need Recomendations for ZL1 Block Repair
Thanks.
Our ZL-1 engine went into a '71 Camaro PRO car and was raced in NED for two seasons. They built a Vega for '73 and sold the Camaro intact to someone in CA.
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