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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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built and run a 302 (Chevy) in a light weight car with a standard transmission? I mean, I know people have, but anybody here with anything to say about them? It's either an LS1/A4 or an aluminum-rod 302/M-22 in a '70 Nova SS with a 5.57 geared (and spooled) 12-bolt. I'm pondering...
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I wouldn't built a 302 motor of ancient version. They are worth wayy too much $$$ to someone trying to restore a Z/28. GM did a late model 302 cube Z/28 a while back as a tribute car for both a 67 year and a 97 year. both were sweet (and stick-shifts like the man intended)!

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I wouldn't built a 302 motor of ancient version. They are worth wayy too much $$$ to someone trying to restore a Z/28. GM did a late model 302 cube Z/28 a while back as a tribute car for both a 67 year and a 97 year. both were sweet (and stick-shifts like the man intended)!

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No, it's not a genuine DZ 302. We've got a small-journal 327 block and a complete 283 engine for the crank. I've also got some standard 302 pistons and a nice solid roller cam. I've got an assortment of heads, intakes, carbs, and headers. All I'd need would be the bearings, gaskets, and rods.
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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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i say go for it i've seen some power vegas that run high 9's in the quarter
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