zz4 crate engine
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Syracuse IN
I routinly use the ZZ4 rotating assy as a replacement engine for many marine applications. Absolutly no problems with these engines. We found the brand new ZZ4 rotating assy to be no more money than a reconditioned engine. Good luck Al
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Was New Orleans but swam to Baton Rouge LA
Cruise-In IX Veteran
I put one in my 71 back in 2002. It was a great engine up until the car went under in Katrina. I would definitely use one again. The best thing is the cost for an engine with a roller cam setup.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Lafayette LA
I put one in my '91 Z28 back in 1998 and topped it off with the stock TPI set up. It was perfect. I put 70,000 hard miles on it over the next few years, swapped heads on it a few times. Swapped cams and intakes a few times. Never 1 problem with the motor at all. I highly reccomend them to anyone wanting a replacement GEN1 small block.
The roller lifters, 1 piece rear main seal, and o-ring-type plastic timing cover are all far superior to the what came in our C3s originally.
The roller lifters, 1 piece rear main seal, and o-ring-type plastic timing cover are all far superior to the what came in our C3s originally.
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From: Streator Illinois
Terry
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Mundelein Illinois
I put a Fast Burn 385 HP and 385 Ft Pds Torque. It is a ZZ4 bottom end with better heads. Motor is fantastic, a lot of power for me, and runs cool with AC on.
5 speed Keisler TKO is one of the best features for the money.
5 speed Keisler TKO is one of the best features for the money.
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Somers CT
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
I have even thought maybe the 383fast burn was the way to go..
It was just a little light on the HP for me.. I dyno'ed at 260 ..
I have shorty headers, 2.5 all the way with magnaflow, curved dist, and built carb.. And I just wish I had about another 50-75
Oh well ... i plan on the cam swap here soon.with a 200r swap as well..
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Hickam AFB Hawaii
I put a ZZ4 in my 80. I love it. Also it was one of the very few crate engines I could find that would fit under my stock hood. That 383 has a higher rise intake that won't fit. Even with the ZZ4, I need a drop-base air cleaner and now it just barely clears the hood. Of course you can get a big block hood for more clearance, but that's another $600-700.
