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blindingillusion · 03-09-2008, 11:57 AM

Did a quick search and I didn't see any posts on this already, so I guess I should let those of you with money read this article.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...1.44fd326.html

Limited reproduction of the Mystery ZL-1 from 1969 (Aluminum block 427). God I wish I has 21,000 laying around just to snatch up one.

*GTAHVIT* · 03-09-2008, 12:02 PM

That's pretty damn cool.

Cool Article!

*DGthe3* · 03-13-2008, 11:54 AM

Its a very cool engine and I know someones going to put one of those in a new Camaro. Just wish I could have one.

*radz28* · 03-13-2008, 11:59 AM

You could order the block by itself still and build one yourself. I'm suprised they only developed this engine as more of a street engine for a rod or something. The original was a dragstrip engine so I would've figured they would've put the big port heads, like that of the 572s, and make that thing a beast of an engine instead of the driver that ended up.

Oh well. Big blocks are so yesterday. Big bore small blocks with superchargers FTMFW!!!

*GTAHVIT* · 03-13-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by radz282003

........

Oh well. Big blocks are so yesterday. Big bore small blocks with superchargers FTMFW!!!

YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

blindingillusion · 03-13-2008, 03:27 PM

I still love me a big block.

smokn' · 03-13-2008, 08:35 PM

wow, that's awesome. what i would do for a real zl1. i wish they would have gave it an aluminum block though.

COPO_Chevy · 03-30-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by smokn'

wow, that's awesome. what i would do for a real zl1. i wish they would have gave it an aluminum block though.

i believe the 427 ZL-1 motor was the first chevy engine to have the aluminum block.

i absolutely love these monsters definitly one of my favorite cars

OverAnxious · 03-30-2008, 01:02 PM

This is from November 2007

Sweet motor package with a high price tag for sure

COPO_Chevy · 03-30-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverAnxious

This is from November 2007

Sweet motor package with a high price tag for sure

ya sorry my bad lol but yes definitly

TFord · 03-30-2008, 06:40 PM

that engine was a monstrosity... but im with radz....so yesterday. not really practical for a regular blue collar kind of guy

Sterling · 03-30-2008, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokn'

wow, that's awesome. what i would do for a real zl1. i wish they would have gave it an aluminum block though.

The article was wrong... the anniversary edition is an aluminum block.
Anniversary edition 427

03-09-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 196 View My Garage	ZL-1 Back! Sorta... Did a quick search and I didn't see any posts on this already, so I guess I should let those of you with money read this article. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...1.44fd326.html Limited reproduction of the Mystery ZL-1 from 1969 (Aluminum block 427). God I wish I has 21,000 laying around just to snatch up one. __________________ Ordered: 2010 Black 2SS/RS -CGM Ralley Stripes -Hurst Short Throw Shifter -20" Polished Aluminum Wheels Has Owned: 2008 Cobalt 1996 Monte Carlo 1988 Sierra 1979 LeSabre

03-09-2008, 12:02 PM	#2
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	That's pretty damn cool. Cool Article! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

03-13-2008, 11:54 AM	#3
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	Its a very cool engine and I know someones going to put one of those in a new Camaro. Just wish I could have one. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

03-13-2008, 11:59 AM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,198 View My Garage	You could order the block by itself still and build one yourself. I'm suprised they only developed this engine as more of a street engine for a rod or something. The original was a dragstrip engine so I would've figured they would've put the big port heads, like that of the 572s, and make that thing a beast of an engine instead of the driver that ended up. Oh well. Big blocks are so yesterday. Big bore small blocks with superchargers FTMFW!!! __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-13-2008, 03:27 PM	#6
blindingillusion Drives: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 196 View My Garage	I still love me a big block. __________________ Ordered: 2010 Black 2SS/RS -CGM Ralley Stripes -Hurst Short Throw Shifter -20" Polished Aluminum Wheels Has Owned: 2008 Cobalt 1996 Monte Carlo 1988 Sierra 1979 LeSabre

03-13-2008, 08:35 PM	#7
smokn' Drives: Banana boat Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The carribeen Posts: 228	wow, that's awesome. what i would do for a real zl1. i wish they would have gave it an aluminum block though.

03-30-2008, 01:02 PM	#9
OverAnxious Drives: 1967 RS/SS L78 Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 799	This is from November 2007 Sweet motor package with a high price tag for sure __________________ Joe Over Anxious - 1967 Camaro RS/SS L78 5th Gen Camaro BLOG // My eBay auctions

03-30-2008, 06:40 PM	#11
TFord Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2000 Z28 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,809 View My Garage	that engine was a monstrosity... but im with radz....so yesterday. not really practical for a regular blue collar kind of guy

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