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ss/rs-matt · 11-07-2014, 03:40 PM

Finally after years of waiting and saving I have bought my dream car. I have wanted a 69 Camaro since high school and now I have one. I love it! The only thing I'm not totally in love with is the old 454 that it came with. It runs good and is fine for putting around but I really want a built 427. I'm considering the GM ZZ427 crate motor. Does anyone have a good engine builder they recommend? Has anyone tried the ZZ427? Opinions?
Thanks!
Matt

Stingr69 · 11-07-2014, 05:02 PM

Why not just get the 502? You can put "427" badges on it.

pickwithaustin · 11-07-2014, 05:04 PM

Fantastic!

Zslash28 · 11-11-2014, 10:12 PM

Right color, right wheels, very nice score on that 69! I would go with the 502! But them again, if its a matter of "got to have it" then get the 427, with a car that nice, I wouldn't worry about what was between the fenders.

Rico · 11-11-2014, 10:27 PM

I'm definitely jealous. One day I will get one. How much did you pay.....if you don't mind me asking.

arod55 · 11-12-2014, 12:18 AM

Lucky you, I have been looking for a 69 for a long time. Here in Cali the prices are just crazy.

Crom · 11-14-2014, 01:04 PM

Car looks great!
What size wheels and tires is it running?
Is it lowered at all?

I am almost to the point of buying wheels for mine and I am just trying to get size ideas for when I see something I like.

Thanks

JDP Sales · 11-14-2014, 02:07 PM

Congrats! Beautiful car! We have a 69 here we're putting an LS3 based 427 in along with a bunch of DSE suspension. I'm a big fan of making old school modern. Best of luck with whatever route you take!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

232_ray · 11-24-2014, 02:26 AM

PM if your still looking for an engine builder. He's in the Los Angeles area. Old school engine builder guy. Great dude.

11-07-2014, 03:40 PM	#1
ss/rs-matt Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,731	My new 69 Camaro! Finally after years of waiting and saving I have bought my dream car. I have wanted a 69 Camaro since high school and now I have one. I love it! The only thing I'm not totally in love with is the old 454 that it came with. It runs good and is fine for putting around but I really want a built 427. I'm considering the GM ZZ427 crate motor. Does anyone have a good engine builder they recommend? Has anyone tried the ZZ427? Opinions? Thanks! Matt __________________ "Want to know whats cooler than your murdered out Honda Civic? ...Any Audi." Daniel Tosh

11-07-2014, 05:04 PM	#3
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Fantastic! __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

11-07-2014, 05:02 PM	#2
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,848 View My Garage	Why not just get the 502? You can put "427" badges on it.

11-11-2014, 10:12 PM	#4
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,693	Right color, right wheels, very nice score on that 69! I would go with the 502! But them again, if its a matter of "got to have it" then get the 427, with a car that nice, I wouldn't worry about what was between the fenders.

11-11-2014, 10:27 PM	#5
Rico Flying da helicopter Drives: Black SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: HI Posts: 1,215 View My Garage	I'm definitely jealous. One day I will get one. How much did you pay.....if you don't mind me asking.

11-12-2014, 12:18 AM	#6
arod55 AROD55 Drives: 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bonita, Ca. 91902 Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	Lucky you, I have been looking for a 69 for a long time. Here in Cali the prices are just crazy.

11-14-2014, 01:04 PM	#7
Crom Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 11	Car looks great! What size wheels and tires is it running? Is it lowered at all? I am almost to the point of buying wheels for mine and I am just trying to get size ideas for when I see something I like. Thanks

11-14-2014, 02:07 PM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Congrats! Beautiful car! We have a 69 here we're putting an LS3 based 427 in along with a bunch of DSE suspension. I'm a big fan of making old school modern. Best of luck with whatever route you take! Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

11-24-2014, 02:26 AM	#9
232_ray Drives: 2013 ZL1 / 1969 Z/28 camaro Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Los angeles Posts: 193	PM if your still looking for an engine builder. He's in the Los Angeles area. Old school engine builder guy. Great dude.