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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Default a ZL1 crate engine? *drooling noises*

I guess theyre only making 200 of them:
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=56150

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Ram Jet ZL1: Part number not yet available
Getting a hold of one of these may be more difficult than hitting your state lottery. GM Performance Parts is proud to bring back a legend, if only for a limited time. The Ram Jet ZL1 is the ’69 ZL1 of the new millennium, with its revised aluminum block, a solid roller cam, large oval port aluminum cylinder heads, and the Ram Jet fuel injection system...that’s right, Fuel Injection. The Ram Jet ZL1 is ‘454 cid with a street friendly 10.2:1 compression ratio that will idle all day long, unlike its predecessor of the late 60’s. If you want a Ram Jet ZL1 get in line now, GM Performance Parts will be producing a very limited 200 of these all-aluminum Rat Motors for sale on the open market and I would be willing to bet Jay Leno already has his eye on one...make that 199!
Ram Jet ZL1 Technical Information
·HP: 510 @ 5750
·Torque: 493 Ft. Lbs. @ 4250 RPM
·Compression Ratio: 10.2:1
·Bore: 4.250”
·Stroke: 4.00”
·Block: Mark IV Aluminum ZL1
·Crankshaft: Forged 1053 Steel
·Connecting Rods: Forged 4340 Steel
·Pistons: Forged aluminum with pressed pin
·Piston Rings: Plasma-moly rings
·Camshaft: Mechanical roller
(.640” / .598” lift)
(236 / 232 duration @ .050”)
·Lifters: Mechanical Roller tappet
·Cylinder Heads: Aluminum Oval Port with a 110cc combustion chamber
·Intake Valves: 2.25” Stainless Steel
·Exhaust Valves: 1.88” Stainless Steel
·Rocker Arms: Aluminum Roller Rockers, 1.7:1 ratio
·Push Rods: High Performance (1-piece)
·Intake Manifold: Ram Jet Injection (complete with wiring harness and CPU)
·Windage Tray: All new design, Teflon coated
·Damper: GM 8”, counterweighted
·Distributor: Electronic CPU controlled
·Ignition Timing: Base 10-degree
·Spark Plugs: R43XLS
·Fuel: 92 Octane
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:53 PM
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Default Re: a ZL1 crate engine? *drooling noises* (DarkHalo)

This is old news, but yes, a nice package.

The total weight is less than 500lbs.

For $20,000, I'll buy another car.
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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:iagree:
Sounds awesome though
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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Default Re: a ZL1 crate engine? *drooling noises* (vettes rule)

Took them like 1200 hours to test and calibrate the fuel injection.
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Old Dec 11, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 06:25 AM
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Default Re: a ZL1 crate engine? *drooling noises* (Mr Mojo)

Took them like 1200 hours to test and calibrate the fuel injection.
Damn what were they doing, using test tubes to weigh each drop of fuel :confused: But one thing about it , it would make a great engine for the grocery getter :lol:


[Modified by CowboyNVette, 5:29 AM 12/12/2002]
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Old Dec 12, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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Default Re: a ZL1 crate engine? *drooling noises* (vettes rule)

:iagree:
Sounds awesome though
Sure does...
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