ZL1 Block
 

With all the repairs this block needs, what's it worth?
James
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33613

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I would have a hard time paying more than 500.00 for it. Needs a bunch of work and when you are done you have a outdated block that looks cool but never came in a car. It would be cool to have on display but that is about it.

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I need to meet the machine shop owner that can do all those repairs "inexpensively"....sleeving and boring a ZL1 block alone costs 1200.00 or more[parts and labor],and thats on a block that doesnt need weld repairs.......

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how do you guys know this engine never was in a Yenko? or ZL-1?

I like this guys group of Key Words!

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I don't think Yenko sold those blocks until mid 70s so don't know what Yenko car they could have been installed in other then a custom built race car. Yenko did race a ZL1 engine 69 Camaro in 1970 but I believe it was a block from GM.

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I think these blocks were used in boats I know of one in Des Moines,Ia also he thinks it's worth a ton.

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met a guy in reno that wanted 18k for his also had it on ebay for the same price don't think it ever sold i agree with Charley 500 bucks build it and race it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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Chuck...Ive seen several of these blocks over the years and the majority of these all seemed to have experienced some sort of fatigue thus resulting in neccessary repairs. I believe back then that most people who got there hands on one of these ran them! For those that have lasted without damage, I think were not used as often. I for one am in the thought that if you personally choose to run one of these and can have it fixed , go for it! It's not always the cheapest form of Nostalgia but if the ZL1 is the desired appearance, I suppose the costs will reflect the owners desire to run it! Ive had 2; one that cracked around the lifter galleys(prior owner to me) and another that thru a rod. I agree with you though, the costs to repair these are significant! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif[/img]

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The one i have had been repaired and new sleeves put in it payed 1200 about 10-12 years ago it checked out ok had it pressure tested so far so good have to see what it does when i fire it up we put a stroker crank with very little grinding it kinda looks like it was made for it

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Eddie M.
While you are taking Care of Cows,do you have a date set on when your Camaro & Engine will be done?
I look forward to seeing your Camaro in person one day...

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If its the ZL1 he had at the SuperChevy show in LV I think its already done. Very nice car

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Mr70.... the camaro is done and your welcome to come and see it anytime. The motor I'm working on is for my 70 nova I'm gonna have the only ZL1 nova made [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img]
Jeff Thanks wish i could have won something there but LV took it all [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] j/k

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There is a '70 L78 Nova set up with a ZL1 engine here in Chicago [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]

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and a 68 ZL1 Chevelle in Honolulu [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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ok then the first in calif [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

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Believe Pickett Won the trans Am with one in a Corvette around 1978, think they might have been approved for IMSA as well. Not sure about FIA?????
As to this guy. Bought a better one than this in around 1992, as a very expensive garden ornament.
If you sink it into the ground you have 8 pot plant holders.
I thought it waa a steal at US$1.200 the partner unfortunatley did not agree.
At least I got the sleeve and studs.
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Hey you can say that you have a rare plant holder now [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]