leigh1322

rzkl01
Did you build an L71 cam 11CR version or the crate 12CR ZL1 cam version?
And how did you like it?
<=== Here's mine...waiting for me....

rzkl01

Mine is 12 CR ZL1 cam version. I used them in the Super Comp Dragsters I built back in the 90's. When I got as little older and got tired of the issues with lower vacuum and the occasional problems with Headlights and wipers I changed cam to a LS-6 cam. If I remember it has less lift on the exhaust. I also built the engine with #1411076 open chamber Aluminum "C" port heads 118cc. Using a Holley 3803-1( LS-6) and AC40770 fuel pump (LS-5 & LS-6) has made my car a little easier to live with. And yes, that is a AC system. Like I said I'm a little older and living in Florida now.

leigh1322

That's beautiful and similar to my plans.

So how is yours to drive?

rzkl01

Mine has been pretty good to live with. Definitely not a daily driver. It idles at 900 rpm and is good in traffic. Back in the first year of living with it I had a relatively new Brass radiator. It did run hot in summer but switching to Aluminum cured that. I highly recommend doing that. I guarantee in future cruz nights at your local shows, there will always be a crowd of admirers around your car.

leigh1322

Thanks for that!
Yes that is my plan.
I just don't know whether to label the BB hood with 454, LS6 or LS7. LOL
But I do know the rumble of that 454 solid lifter motor will attract attention.
My LT-1 attracted plenty of attention, and this will add the bass reverb sound to that, the kind you can ....feel.....