just bought a 1979 Z28...
05-23-2007, 07:26 PM
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just bought a 1979 Z28... it has a 400 small block, aluminum intake, and an edelbrock carb... Auto trans with hurst shifter... Just thought i would post in...
Does anyone know what im looking at for hp/tq on this car? Just curious as i dont have any idea since its my project vehicle for college.
Does anyone know what im looking at for hp/tq on this car? Just curious as i dont have any idea since its my project vehicle for college.
05-23-2007, 10:32 PM
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Need more information on heads, cam and such to even guess at the power levels since the 400 small block wasn't used in the Camaro models. Good luck with the project!
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05-24-2007, 10:22 AM
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Here is the ebay listing. I guess i cant say it is "bought" quite yet. But im about 95% sure its gonna happen. Yeah i knwo it needs alot of work guys ... thats why i bought it... Going into general motors for college (ASEP). So just something to tinker and learn with. whatya think? project vehicle? and what is the motor pushing cause i have no idea.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2978&rd=1&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2978&rd=1&rd=1
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Kinda hard to speculate based on what can be seen in the photos. I'd ask the seller for more info, but I wouldn't get your hopes high for HP figures.
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I would say that by the looks of the car, it would just be best to build the 400 to what you want it to put out. Its probably pretty tired and needs it. 2nd gens are alot of fun. I had 2 of them right after highschool, a 80 and 81 Z, both black and stolen... good luck man! TLC will make it worth it.
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anyone know if bucket seats out of a newer camaro (leather) or t/a would fit this car? Just curious as i would want to put those in maybe... or just find some originals to use. Anyone got any ideas?
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