302 sbc?
08-04-2010, 11:42 AM
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302 sbc?
jus got a new car its a 29 model a and i was told it had a 302 form a 69 z28 does anyone no the casting numbers or how to identify it?
08-04-2010, 12:16 PM
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and has anyone had much experience messing with them
08-04-2010, 01:19 PM
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There should be a "DZ" on the engine ID pad.
08-04-2010, 02:06 PM
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are they easy to make good power?
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08-04-2010, 03:07 PM
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My buddy has a DZ in a stock Z28 69 camaro. It is all top end, good rpm's, torque is not is finest attribute for sure... has to spin the tires to get a decent launch, but it is all stock w/ the solid cam & 373's. Neat motor, but needs low-end assistance (his car is 4spd). It is a dog until about 4500RPM then it gets it.
08-04-2010, 03:24 PM
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its in around a 2000 lb car with me in it but i was told it had a eagle forged crank and a .5 something lift flat tappet but it does have roller rockers and a rpm air gap
08-04-2010, 04:05 PM
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Whatever you do don't swap it for a 302sbf!!
That would ruin the property value of your house and you neighbors too!!!!
Heard of 'em but never messed with one.
08-04-2010, 04:21 PM
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never would i swith out anything for a ford motor its always a chevy
08-04-2010, 04:46 PM
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the short stroke works well at high rpms. You must have a good set of heads, cam and carb to make something light go fast with a 302. Your .500 cam is way to small. Drag racing these 302's you want to turn them atleast 7500