Identify this engine!!! Reply #3 – July 02, 2012, 11:11:59 PM Although 409 was going to be my first choice, but Matt beat me to it. Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #4 – July 02, 2012, 11:13:49 PM Yeah the valve covers gave it away, at least I think....... Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #5 – July 02, 2012, 11:19:06 PM yeah its either a 348 or 409Me and my buddy bought a 348 at an auction. $25 and turned ran the numbers and sold it for 900 Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #6 – July 02, 2012, 11:39:25 PM Quote from: MechanicMatt;393683Yeah the valve covers gave it away Exactly! Chevy 'W' Block big block 348/409 or it could be the rare 63 only w block 427on a side note, we should have more of these threads, just for fun... Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #7 – July 03, 2012, 05:05:50 AM 1.4L I4 Chevy Volt engine? Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #8 – July 03, 2012, 03:55:55 PM Sinister you got it Notice the air cleaner and how it connects to the cowl .And the valve covers do not have the famous 348/409 sticker. Also the color of the valve covers is a dead give away. This is an original aluminum front end Z11 435 HP engine in 100% original condition. it has 800 miles on the speedo. It as i am told is the only one left on the planet in this configuration. Just wanted to share it with you guys. I saw it at a car show in Pennsylvanian. The guy has every 409 & 348 car gm ever built. I mean not every car but every configuration of the engine combo and body style. The guy and his wife love these cars as you cam see. Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #9 – July 03, 2012, 07:43:06 PM Yay, I win!!! lol. That is one rare masterpiece that owner has, and evidently a lot of money for all them w block cars he has. iirc that engine only came in the 63 z11 Impala right? they had something like 13.5:1 or so compression and dual quads , also were horribly underrated at 435hp. Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #10 – July 03, 2012, 07:44:33 PM Quote from: beast50;3936901.4L I4 Chevy Volt engine? I would so buy a Volt if thats what they have underhood :D Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #11 – July 03, 2012, 08:15:38 PM Spot on with a stacked head gasket as they came from the factory they were in fact 13.5-1 But with a single embossed gasket they were 13.9. So how did you know it was a Z11. Just curious And i think the HP rating was way under published at 435. Thanks sinister the car was something to see. The owners must have a boat load of money. They had an entire building at the show filled with W MOTORS and cars. Thanks it was fun. Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #12 – July 03, 2012, 11:04:22 PM One of the few engines 'ole Smokey Yunick told GM was a total POS. Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #13 – July 03, 2012, 11:59:03 PM Quote from: jangus;393728One of the few engines 'ole Smokey Yunick told GM was a total POS.Wonder what he would think of those LT1's with their stupid optispark and water pump placement.... Quote Selected
Identify this engine!!! Reply #14 – July 04, 2012, 01:37:38 AM Quote from: TOM Renzo;393722Spot on with a stacked head gasket as they came from the factory they were in fact 13.5-1 But with a single embossed gasket they were 13.9. So how did you know it was a Z11. Just curious And i think the HP rating was way under published at 435. Thanks sinister the car was something to see. The owners must have a boat load of money. They had an entire building at the show filled with W MOTORS and cars. Thanks it was fun.I remember reading about them, that the z11 Impalas came with the 427, they are legendary cars in their own right. I sure envy you for getting to witness such a beast in person. Quote Selected
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