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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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Just begining to dip my toe into the new engine water... I don't plan on buying a new one until mine goes out, but I'd like to have my ducks in a row when that does happen! Does anyone Have a ZZ4 in their C3? If so how do you like it? Any other suggestions for a reliable crate motor with some good horse power?

Here are a couple of links I found
ZZ4 - http://www.jegs.com/i/GM%20Performance/809/24502609/10002/-1?sendroicid=bbef8492-2d00-41d6-b158-38db0de2603c&catargetid=1716046196&sendr oikwd={keyword}&gclid=CKTH2aGmsbQCFeGDQg odYn0A5w

GM 350 crate - http://www.jegs.com/i/Chevrolet+Perf...353K2/10002/-1

I should mention I am new to older cars and am trying to build a little bit of a knowledge base.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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ZZ383 and 700R4 here .... Great combo ....
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Wow, thats quite a combo. How long have you had them in? Did you have them installed or do it yourself? Im trying to get a feel for what all will need to be replaced along with the engine. I'd like to start setting aside a little cash so I can have it all done at once, when the time comes.
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Year One 383 (500+ HP) & Tremec 5 speed.
Did all myself.
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Originally Posted by Boon88
Wow, thats quite a combo. How long have you had them in? Did you have them installed or do it yourself? Im trying to get a feel for what all will need to be replaced along with the engine. I'd like to start setting aside a little cash so I can have it all done at once, when the time comes.
2007 ..Had friends that knew what they were doing ...
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Old Dec 24, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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I have a ZZ4 w/ a TH400. I would like a tranny with an overdrive but that isn't in the cards right now. I put the engine in last winter and loved driving it this past year.

I replaced it myself. It is pretty easy and straight forward with the help of a book or two. Plus this forum.

Here is a good link for a guy that put one in his 1977.
http://corvettec3.ca/zz4.htm
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I have ZZ3's (ZZ4's previous gen ancestor) in 2 cars (Gen1 Monte Carlos) and love them both. Great motors, nice power. If I were going for a new SBC in my Corvette, I would definetly get a ZZ4.
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Had a ZZ4 for 3 or 4 years now. Fun torque. Have ACCEL DFI Gen VII on top. Runs 13.2 woth street tires, and all the belts and accessories. Would do it again.
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I have one in a C4 with the TPI fuel injection. There is a reason why they are the best selling performance selling crate engine ever made.
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I've had mine since 1997. just rebuilt it and installed GM hot cam kit. 200R4 tranny.
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