The first gen 302 Z28 was a real screamer coupled to a modified 2 speed powerglide that upshifted at 85 mph made a good combination for the quarter mile.
Sure is quiet in here....do I need to start a fight?
- Thread starter caleath
- Start date
Help Support Arborist Forum:
The first gen 302 Z28 was a real screamer coupled to a modified 2 speed powerglide that upshifted at 85 mph made a good combination for the quarter mile.
They are tough, all you need is two good case halves and you can build one pretty cheaply.
Any body that runs a stihl NEEDS confirmation of thier manhood..
sefh3
Addicted to ArboristSite
WOW!!!! I just googled that. i never knew Chevy made a 302 stock making 400-450 horses.
I stand corrected, SIR!!!!!
I learned something new tonight.
Was it only offered in the Camaro?
One of the craziest small blocks I ever owned, built it from the crank up with my own two hands. Had over $5,000. 1972 dollars in that engine. Just a single 850 Holly on an aluminum high rise, 202 angle plug heads, Crane Fireball 302 cam, roller lifters.rockers, Jomar stud girdle, Jahns forged domed pistons, Ed Pink rods, Kellog crank,Clevite bearings , windage tray , black jack headers, glasspacks and 2.5" pipes.
Typical squeel..
As far as I know only in the real Z28 Camaroes.
It looks to be about 6800km from here to Halifax.
Looks like a minimum of 70-75 hours of driving time.....
At least I have family in central bc, Edmonton, and Toronto, so I could have a few rest days.....
It could be fun to do........... Once..... LOL
67/68 maybe 69 Z28s ? The 67 is super rare ! Think there were only 600 - 67 Z28s made ?
Last edited:
jimdad07
Addicted to ArboristSite
That saw was my first rebuild, nice saw to work on too.
sefh3
Addicted to ArboristSite
Is that sitting the barn next to the Stihl's???? Hopefully you still have it.
sefh3
Addicted to ArboristSite
See Ron we both learned something tonight.
Mine was a 69 Z28 390 POSI when I got it the engine was tired. I found a good rebuild candidate from a 68 that had been rolled. Built that 68 engine with a .040 overbore. Changed out the 4 speed std for a two speed automatic, the shift would about break your neck at 7,000.
I would build and trade 2-3 cars a year back then, sadly I traded that 69 for two Plymouths, a 68 GTX 440 Super Commando and a 68 383Magnum Roadrunner.
Nice cars too !
They were but it was my first and last dabble into the hi perf Plymouths. I made money on them when I sold them both but I went back to the GM cars and stayed there....LOL
sefh3
Addicted to ArboristSite
I used to run 2-3 times a year down to Alabama and pickup cars from my uncle. The bodies were sound but engines were tired or blown. I wished I would have kept a few that I flipped. The money was nice but now I think the cars would be nicer now.
sefh3
Addicted to ArboristSite
Time~ Nite All!!!
