zz350
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
zz350
I know my mind is jumping ahead about 2 years, but in a fit of boredom I checked craigslist for engines and found someone selling a zz 350 for $3500... about 1/2 the new price. Would that work in a 79?
Here is the link in case anyone in MI is interested.
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/5208293744.html
Here is the link in case anyone in MI is interested.
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/pts/5208293744.html
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
I have an auto. How do I identify the transmission? I am a couple years from being ready for a new engine but I was surprised at the number of engines for sale locally. I'll need some time to figure out what engine would suit my needs best and I will have to get this thing on the road to figure that out.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 355
Likes: 18
From: Corona Ca
This motor looks like a ZZ crate 350, which I think had a square bore intake, not a ZZ3 or ZZ4, which were spread bore. If so, first of the ZZ motors, so maybe pre-1996 or 1997? I got a deal on a ZZ3 at about that time, so if this is a "ZZ350", it may be the plain "ZZ" which is the earlier one. Still cool but maybe not at this price. Also, looks run hard.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 12,399
Likes: 247
From: San Jose CA
This motor looks like a ZZ crate 350, which I think had a square bore intake, not a ZZ3 or ZZ4, which were spread bore. If so, first of the ZZ motors, so maybe pre-1996 or 1997? I got a deal on a ZZ3 at about that time, so if this is a "ZZ350", it may be the plain "ZZ" which is the earlier one. Still cool but maybe not at this price. Also, looks run hard.
But yeah, if it's a square bore like you say an dhe's running a QJ, he'll need to get a different intake, carb, or adapter. The adapter, of course, will likely require a drop base air cleaner or a different hood. Myself, if I had a QJ I'd switch to the ZZ4 intake or Edel 3701.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Thanks for all the replies. I know I'm a long way out from doing a swap but should I start keeping my eyes out now for something and if so what should I be looking for? Ok, yeah that was a pretty open ended question. I'll keep reading, learning and looking.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 13,082
Likes: 3,399
From: SW Florida.
Ok, the piston tops down, the engines are pretty much the same. Yes, you can get forged crank-pistons and 4 bolt mains but if you aren't going to the track and turning 7000 rpm's that is not necessary. So if you don't need a rebuild, heads-cam-intake might be another option to consider.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,683
Likes: 34
From: Working on the car NY
That's wayy to much money. Mine was 4200$ delivered 3 or 4 years ago. The used one has no warranty. No more ZZ4s. The base ZZ4 at 355 hp and 405 torque was a hell of a bargain . Not so with the ZZ5.