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May 30, 2009 | 09:43 PM

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St. Jude Donor '09

ZL-1 Carb?

Since we're on the ZL-1 topic. What carb is under the cleaner assembly? A Holley? What size?

May 30, 2009 | 10:09 PM

wer2xu

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I would guess its the same holley as the L88?!?!?
4296...I have one on my car, I keep a long skinny straight slot with me all the time.

May 30, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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I would guess its the same holley as the L88?!?!?

That's what it was suppose to be a Holley 850.

May 31, 2009 | 12:55 PM

Kid Vette

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Looks like you can buy one for only $975. Holley carb, R-4296, 427 ZL1

Here's a pic of Zora's ZL-1 test mule from "Corvette Racing Legends, The Story of the L-88 Option Package" by Dr. Peter J. Gimenez. Note: NO FAN!

May 31, 2009 | 01:23 PM

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Note: NO FAN!

They must be working on it,there is no belt going to the alt.

May 31, 2009 | 01:45 PM

Kid Vette

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They must be working on it,there is no belt going to the alt.

Look a little closer. Belt is clearly shown.

May 31, 2009 | 02:39 PM

wer2xu

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what is that extra line going to the fuel line block? Did they have some sort of electric fuel pump to provide more gas?

May 31, 2009 | 03:30 PM

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what is that extra line going to the fuel line block? Did they have some sort of electric fuel pump to provide more gas?

pressure gauge?

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May 31, 2009 | 03:43 PM

wer2xu

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pressure gauge...I'd buy that for a dollar.

I want that book.

May 31, 2009 | 03:44 PM

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pressure gauge?

Kind of looks like a flexible gauge hose doesn't it?

May 31, 2009 | 04:30 PM

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Look a little closer. Belt is clearly shown.

I'll have to take your word for it,I cant even see a water pump pulley. Is there an electric fan on it or at least a huge scoop ?

May 31, 2009 | 07:47 PM

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I'll have to take your word for it,I cant even see a water pump pulley. Is there an electric fan on it or at least a huge scoop ?

Neither! It seems that car saw very little idling time. I guess you don't need a fan if your speed is fast enough to keep enough air flowing through the radiator.