Z-Dreamer

No, Tetraethyl Lead is the major component in LEADED race gas. Unleaded race gas is available, but the highest octane racing gas available is the leaded variety, because Tetraethyl Lead is the most cost effective anti-knock substance that can be added to gasoline. Mark

This site shows different race gas brands, octane ratings and recommendations. www.racefuels.com Mark

OK, it's the major antiknock component is leaded race gas. Sheeez... Mark

Tetraethyl Lead IS the major component in leaded race gas that makes it RACE GAS!!! Yes there is unleaded race gas on the market, but I've never seen it with an octane rating much over 100. Foe example, Sunoco 260 GT Plus is rated at 104 using (R+M)/2. Leaded racing gas is typically available between 110-116 (R+M)/2. How much octane does a given engine need? This would be the better question! For example, if you own a 60's era muscle car with say a 12-1 compression ratio, you better run at least 100 or better. But what if your running say a modern aluminum race head, long rod V8 with a 13.5-1 compression ratio with full ignition timing? Anyone have an answer? (This is what I want to run in my weekend warrior). Mark

I believe Pop N Wood was referring to Nitromethane. The EPA doesn't want to see any leaded fuels on public highways, but then again the government doesn't want to see modified cars on the highways either! Mark

John, your not having a "Flash Back" are you? Mark

I've heard the same thing about lead and O2 sensors, but if your only running it for "track time" and not on a constant basis, I doubt it would cause a O2 senser to fail quickly. Kemco claims that "practically all the lead content is burned and deposited on the valves and valve seats". Some O2 sensors are very inexpensive, others are not. Carburated engines need not fear! Mark

No, I have not tried it. Kemco is a Oil and Chemical company, so I ASSUME they make it! If so, then they can sell it cheaper by selling direct to the end user. Mark

Call me "Old Fashioned", but if you want to mix your own "Race Gas", why not use GENUINE TETRAETHYL LEAD (TEL). Raise your actual octane rating a full 2-16 points! This company http://www.kemcooil.com/product_info.php?pId=61 sells it in quarts and cases, free shipping too! Mark

Dr.Hunt, I'm in no hurry, I would just like to see it done! What type of suspension are you thinking? Ladder Bar, 3 link or 4 link, maybe a truck arm like the Nascar boys? It would be nice to have a live axle that could handle well in the corners! Mark

Dr.Hunt, so when are you going to show us how to install a solid axle into a Z without back-halfing it? Mark

The engine blocks are virtually the same, so the engine mounting position or location is the same. Mark

I just checked the members list and his last activity was 2 days ago! Mark

*Bump*

Size wise, a 472 and 500 are the same, only difference being the stroke and head camber sizes, 76 or 120cc. Mark

rdv88, Welcome! Paul Dinnell aka "pdinnell" a member here, has done it and while it is a tight fit, it can be done! Mark

I considered going with a built 4.3, but after doing alot of research, I found that it would cost BIG BUCKS! If you do decide to go with a 4.3, you want a aluminum four bolt main block or a aftermarket block. A pre-balanced shaft factory OEM block could be used, but will require major machine work and four bolt caps. You also want a forged ODD-FIRE crankshaft that doesn't have the shared offset rod journals of the even-fire factory cranks. Mark

Happy Fathers Day to all you Dads on HybridZ! God bless my wife and kids, they brought me BEER! Mark

This is just SICK! http://www.kennebell.net/superchargers/gm/Corvette/gmCorvette.htm Mark

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4648210984 Yes folks, you too can own this PILE of (add word here)! But the bidding is steaming up! (maybe thats just the smell!) And you better have DEEP pockets! Mark

Can you say "Mech Wars"! Mark

I was up late last night when I heard the good news! I hope they publicly display the body so everyone can see! Then bury him face down with a slab of bacon between his cheeks! Mark

When it comes to Z's, a picture says a thousand words! Mark

Forget that! I'll just put another screw thru my finger! Mark p.s. I'm on antibiotics now and feeling much better.