Anyone install the Ramjet ZL-1 in a 69 Camaro?

**iluv69s** · #1 01-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Well......
I've finally had Jerry M. come down and certify my ZL-1 before I started any work on it. All these years I've owned it and I've recently just started thinking about doing something with it. Unfortunately, "these times" have made me re-think alot of things in my life!! Anyway, when I bought this car, I had always planned on taking it down the strip just the way Chevy intended...I was always worried because I did not want to hurt the original motor, so fortunately, Chevy did me a favor and came out with the ZL-1 Ramjet motors...I managed to purchased the serial numbered 34 Ramjet Motor to match my car. Although I am still up in the air with the car a bit, I am seriously thinking about finishing my car...and for now, installing the Ramjet Motor, and non-original 4-speed and 12 bolt rear ...Then I can take it to the strip and "WOMP ON IT" for a while.... just like Chebie wanted!!!..I will store the original motor for now until the car can be "officially retired" to trailer queen status

.......ayayay

Anyway...I was curious if anyone has installed a Ramjet ZL-1..or 502 for that matter..and any issues?? electronics? fuel system?...and does the plenum clear the cowl hood??? It would be cool to see a pic of how it looksssss!! I remember an article after the motors came out about the motor installed in a red 70? Chevelle vert?...anyone have that article?

Thanks, Max

**1967Z28** · #2 01-31-2009, 08:36 PM

Max,

There is a Ramjet Zl-1 in a customized '69 Camaro in the new Hot Rod magazine this month. They mentioned something about taking an inch of height out of the intake to clear the hood.

-Jon

CamarosRus · #3 01-31-2009, 10:42 PM

Anybody have KNOWLEDGEABLE info about what engine assy or parts thereof are in the "#27 ZL-1" that was recently sold for $319,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2009 ???

**iluv69s** · #4 02-01-2009, 03:47 PM

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Max,

There is a Ramjet Zl-1 in a customized '69 Camaro in the new Hot Rod magazine this month. They mentioned something about taking an inch of height out of the intake to clear the hood.

-Jon

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Hey Jon,

That sounds like a bit of work to make the plenum fit...ayayay...I dont know if I want to go there??? Maybe a whole in the hood for now??? Or an aftermarket taller cowl hood....I'm gonna go out and buy that magazine today!!!

Thanks Alot, Max

**iluv69s** · #5 02-01-2009, 03:51 PM

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Anybody have KNOWLEDGEABLE info about what engine assy or parts thereof are in the "#27 ZL-1" that was recently sold for $319,000 at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2009 ???

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Hey Chuck, the only "knowledgeable" info. I can give you is that the original motor from ZL-1 #34 and the Ramjet ZL-1 Motor #34 are NOT in the ZL-1 from BJ..

Those two motors are here in my garage...

**Charley Lillard** · #6 02-01-2009, 05:19 PM

I have never heard of any of the Ramjet ZL1's making good power.

**iluv69s** · #7 02-01-2009, 05:38 PM

510 HP and 493 Torque....says Chevrolet.....not baddd...that's probably enough to spin the tires a bit!!

...and I think the Ramjet motors really look cooll!!!! ..

...and mostly(is that a word?)..I don't have anything else cooler to put in it...

...

But Charley, If you want to lend/donate me a motor more powerful, Id be glad to oblige!!!

Then you can have first pass at the strip, ok!!

shor · #8 02-01-2009, 05:48 PM

one of our members had a problem with a ramjet in his chevelle.