Ez302 1969z

[lftnwhls]

So I have finally started the transformation of my 1969 Z28. For the last 10 years I left the 302 sitting on the shelf and have had various street/strip motors in this car. The last time the car was driven it went 10.8@126MPH with a very mild 540. I have decided that it is time to restore the car with a modern twist.

[lftnwhls]

The Tear Down. The car looked like this on one Saturday morning.

[lftnwhls]

The car came apart very easy as it in pretty good shape other than the paint was cracking.
We got the complete interior and drive train removed.

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I removed everything then mounted it on the rotisserie and prepped for Soda Blasting.

[lftnwhls]

Car stripped then cleaned. Then taken into the paint booth with acid etching high build epoxy primer.

[Rybar]

Looks like a solid shell you have there. That sure helps when doing a full build. Got any specs of what you are doing parts wise?

[lftnwhls]

I am wanted to put it back to more of a long distance street car that we can drive to car shows comfortably. My wifes big thing is she doesn’t want to have to take a shower after being in it.
My last motor was extremely fun on the street but if you didn’t smell like gas you smelled like burnt rubber.

So I have decided to freshen my 302 with a hydraulic roller cam
EZ-EFI.
Tremec 6 speed I still have the Muncie.
Vintage air
DSE Mini Tub and 2” drop
17” Billet Specialties Vintec all around
approx. a 325 wide rear tire.

I have the car so far apart it doesn’t make sense not to replace all of the wearable parts. Its getting a full redo. This was a running and driving car but I am amazed how much of it is not being reused.

[diesel25lrs]

Let the "Snowball" begin! Lol... This is exactly how i started out about 15 months ago... Just a little refresh & paint job... HAHAHA... You had better leave this site before you lose your wallet @ life savings!
Nice project & good luck with the build-solid start!

[ChevelleNV]

You had better leave this site before you lose your wallet @ life savings!

Wish someone gave me that warning two years ago....I be a lot richer now.

[lftnwhls]

Frame and suspension back from Powder coating. It turned out Great!

The body is now fully primed inside and out.

[WS6]

Glad you're keeping the 302. It's a great motor that's just not really seen any more. Good luck!

[lftnwhls]

The suspension is all back together just have to add the Wilwoods.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Damn not many people running the 302 chevy anymore nice job..

[Todd in Vancouver]

Really nice car, I absolutely love the earlyZ's. looking really good!

[lftnwhls]

I traded up to the EZ EFI 2.0 so that I could have the advantage of the self learning timing control. Improved monitoring, tuning and fan control. Hopefully on the dyno this week.

[lftnwhls]

Studded

[wfo guy]

Good build. You have many months between posts. Is the body completed?

[no go nova]

Whats your power goals for the 302?

[lftnwhls]

I think the motor will make 300 HP or more. I want it to run smooth and responsive more than the BIG radical power. I will post the #'s when its done. With the EFI and the T56 Magnum I think it will be a fun enough long distance car. The car has not been painted yet. I have changed so many things there has been a lot of mock up. I also did the DSE mini-tub.

[lftnwhls]

Attached is a pic of a Fiske 18" wheel with a 345 tire. I will be using something else just wanted to see what the max tire I could fit in it.