First Gen Engine choice..Opinions wanted!

[Steve Chryssos]

90 day warranty on the 502 and no warranty on the ZL-1. Before proceeding, I would consider these engines as well. Built with all brand name parts and includes a real warranty.



The Engine Shop

Edit: The answer to your original question is ZZ502. For the difference in price, you can really tweak the 502 to the max. Specs, performance or value, the ZL1 engine is really nothing more than a fancy nametag.

Edit again: By the way "Better Off Dead" is one of my favorite movies too. "...I WANT my TWO dollars...."

[4MuscleMachines]

yes its a fancy name, but isn't that the point to it? Trying to stick with GM only Big Block engine/theme since the car is a true 67 RS/SS big block. IMO, when I get around to selling it, wont more potential buyers, in general, feel comfortable buying a car with a nice GM crate motor and more comfortable paying more for it? If the car were a 350 RS/SS then I would consider an LS6. Maybe I am thinking too hard about this when it really wont matter??

[Steve Chryssos]

yes its a fancy name, but isn't that the point to it? Trying to stick with GM only Big Block engine/theme since the car is a true 67 RS/SS big block. If the car were a 350 RS/SS then I would consider an LS6. Maybe I am thinking too hard about this when it really wont matter??

Well, if it's a matter of themes, then let's get creative: How 'bout a 396 cubic inch LS1 based small block? OR A rev-happy BIG bore / SMALL stroke 396 big block. The big bore will move lots of air while the small stroke will yield a favorable rod to stroke ratio. A 396 like no other.

[Travis B]

A rev-happy BIG bore / SMALL stroke 396 big block. The big bore will move lots of air while the small stroke will yield a favorable rod to stroke ratio. A 396 like no other.

I do like that Idea! That would be a killer BB!
Lots of RPMs, plenty of power, fun to drive