hwvigo Posted March 23, 2015 Author Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Over the winter I decided to install a new intake and carb combo due to a bogging issue, parts : Summit Racing Street & Strip® Stage 1 Intake Manifold : Holley classic 750 cfm : ARP intake bolts : Mr gasket intake gaskets : Permatex High Tack Gasket sealant : Permatex ultra black silicone After finishing the install and after the engine had warmed up a chirp developed from the engine, I started looking for the normal things that cause chirps and could not find anything but the noise sounded like it was coming form low in the bay, https://youtu.be/1Q7Ieirmzz4 So I did a oil change and rechecked all things i could think of and the noise had vanished... then the car got to operating temp. https://youtu.be/GZ0GLKGii_c I am very sad to say that after 25 years of loyal v8 power the engine has now developed a bad bottom end knock. And it will be sitting till I get to pull the engine, and seeing that I live in a apartment complex my garage is no big enough for the job. I don't know what is going to happen engine wise. Many great options only time will tell. But none the less I will keep you guys up to date on now what will be a big change in my car i will now get a change to fix many small thing that have bugged me for along time. This will be FUN!! Edited March 23, 2015 by hwvigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Had to take the Z to the tag office to take care of a vin issue, and saw a cool place to grad some pics, then had a Nissan meet that flopped so popped a pic with the only other Z that showed up with 17" slots ?!?!?! also snapped a pick with its new brother. The knock is still there but its not bad so im going to drive it gentle to meets and what not till I can sell some things and get the new engine on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 Been driving the Z around some and enjoying it. and taking pics and vids I hate that this motor is coming to a end. But for every end there is a new beginning. my newly aquaried 5.3 LM7 out of a 04 Yukon with only 95K on the clock and I snapped up a LS2 cam for a great price to go in it. Now for picking up even for parts and to get this thing ready to go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm swapping in a 05 L33 in my 71. What cam did you choose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm going with a stock LS2 cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Well after doing more digging and googleing I found that a stock LS2 cam will not work in a 5.3 with out some big changes at that it will cost more to get running on the car then buying a good after market or compatible stock LS cam .... I hate wasting money BTW I now have a stock LS2 cam for sale with only 45k on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwvigo Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Well its been a crazy past few years for me... But I am finally making some progress on the Z. The plan to go LS is gone! I am staying SBC the motor is built and pics will be on the way soon. Car will be much more fun on a bun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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