ZZ454 in my '72 - pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KFreddy · 02-09-2007, 09:17 AM

Finally having the time and $ I received a crate ZZ454 last week. I also picked up a GM serpentine belt set up. All is well so far, however GM sent me a cracked/ broken alternator

they will exchange it though

I will post pics this next week or so of the install.

-Fred

lngbed71 · 02-09-2007, 09:39 AM

Dude, THAT is sweet!!!! Can I have one too? ..................

Pleeeease......

sleepyboy · 02-09-2007, 10:04 AM

Sweeetttttt

Bishops Trucks · 02-09-2007, 10:11 AM

That sure is purdy.

droppedgmc · 02-09-2007, 10:16 AM

that thing is going to rip!! you'll love it

bgangsta999 · 02-09-2007, 12:09 PM

how much did you pay for that bad boy????

prostreet1967 · 02-09-2007, 12:14 PM

i wouldn't use that plate to pick up the motor especially on a aluminum intake i have found out that it can warp the flange causing vacum leaks just my .02

RACINJASON22 · 02-09-2007, 01:35 PM

Some people use them all the time with no problems. I personally do not like them. Any way gr8 pics I want one too and I'm a small block guy!

**Yukon Jack** · 02-09-2007, 05:07 PM

Gonna be fun!

71chevylowrider · 02-09-2007, 07:07 PM

That is beautiful! I'm jelous.

How come everybody that lives in Miami is rich?

mnunn454 · 02-09-2007, 07:17 PM

Welcome to the BBC club (if you weren't already). Cubes Rule!!!

brak · 02-09-2007, 07:22 PM

now, all you have to do is pick up some valve covers that say 572, and keep your mouth shut

P/N 12499200 (GM performance parts)

KFreddy · 02-11-2007, 07:14 AM

Hi all thanks for the nice comments,

It turns out that the Comp Cams rocker arms that I am putting on the motor do not fit the valve covers the poly locks are a bit to high/ tall. Any thoughts or suggestions as to who makes a nice valve cover spacer?

Thanks,

-Fred

JRracing · 02-11-2007, 11:13 AM

I've seen lots of those spacers. I'm not sure who makes them. I have comp pro magnum 1.75 rockers on my camaro and with a little clearancing they fit fine.

FarmTruk · 02-11-2007, 06:24 PM

Ohhhh momma...love them ZZ's...

franky69c10 · 02-11-2007, 06:26 PM

nice

Joe67 · 02-11-2007, 06:26 PM

Looks great!!!! ZZ Big Cubes

KFreddy · 02-11-2007, 10:04 PM

To answer the question I bought the engine from Scoggin Dickey chevrolet, cost was $6000.00, kinda sucked because the prices went up about $300.00 on the first of the year, but oh well nothing I could do about that. Isn't that the reason for home equity lines

-Fred

lamar · 02-11-2007, 10:07 PM

Very NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

badchev69 · 02-11-2007, 10:10 PM

Its worth it. just wait!

arkracing · 02-11-2007, 10:22 PM

I have a set of Brand New valve cover spacers 1.150" tall for a BBC - PM me if you are interested in them.

KFreddy · 03-06-2007, 07:33 PM

So the motors in and running, it seems to like 31 on the timing, needs a bit of massaging on the passenger side manifold and it sounds healthier then I could have ever imagined. Now just a bit of A/C work, the new eaton posi rear and a few little things here and there and it'll be ready for the road, and so I think.

...

jb4short · 03-06-2007, 08:16 PM

That's SWEET! Makes my 350HO look like a toy...LOL

1LoC10 · 03-06-2007, 08:53 PM

Thats sweet, looks great..... and to think I was just debating pulling my 350 for a 4.3 v6... then I see this bad boy

cfoust3 · 03-06-2007, 08:54 PM

Gotta love the 454. My dad still has his original 454 in his '78 GMC Camper Special 250K plus miles on it.

02-09-2007, 09:17 AM	#1
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Finally having the time and $ I received a crate ZZ454 last week. I also picked up a GM serpentine belt set up. All is well so far, however GM sent me a cracked/ broken alternator they will exchange it though I will post pics this next week or so of the install. -Fred Attached Images

02-09-2007, 09:39 AM	#2
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Dude, THAT is sweet!!!! Can I have one too? .................. Pleeeease...... __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

02-09-2007, 10:04 AM	#3
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02-09-2007, 10:11 AM	#4
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02-09-2007, 10:16 AM	#5
droppedgmc Truck Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 1,346	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics that thing is going to rip!! you'll love it __________________ '85 swb

02-09-2007, 12:09 PM	#6
bgangsta999 The Best Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 178	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics how much did you pay for that bad boy???? __________________ 70 shortbed C10 -------SOLD------- 1972 Chevy C-10 l/b

02-09-2007, 12:14 PM	#7
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics i wouldn't use that plate to pick up the motor especially on a aluminum intake i have found out that it can warp the flange causing vacum leaks just my .02

02-09-2007, 01:35 PM	#8
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Some people use them all the time with no problems. I personally do not like them. Any way gr8 pics I want one too and I'm a small block guy! __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-09-2007, 05:07 PM	#9
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02-09-2007, 07:07 PM	#10
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics That is beautiful! I'm jelous. How come everybody that lives in Miami is rich?

02-09-2007, 07:17 PM	#11
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Welcome to the BBC club (if you weren't already). Cubes Rule!!! __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

02-09-2007, 07:22 PM	#12
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics now, all you have to do is pick up some valve covers that say 572, and keep your mouth shut P/N 12499200 (GM performance parts) __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 02-10-2007 at 01:17 PM.

02-11-2007, 07:14 AM	#13
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Hi all thanks for the nice comments, It turns out that the Comp Cams rocker arms that I am putting on the motor do not fit the valve covers the poly locks are a bit to high/ tall. Any thoughts or suggestions as to who makes a nice valve cover spacer? Thanks, -Fred Attached Images

02-11-2007, 11:13 AM	#14
JRracing Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 50	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics I've seen lots of those spacers. I'm not sure who makes them. I have comp pro magnum 1.75 rockers on my camaro and with a little clearancing they fit fine. __________________ 59 apache sbss. 68 sbss. 57 belair"old man car".

02-11-2007, 06:24 PM	#15
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02-11-2007, 06:26 PM	#16
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics nice

02-11-2007, 06:26 PM	#17
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Looks great!!!! ZZ Big Cubes __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-11-2007, 10:04 PM	#18
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics To answer the question I bought the engine from Scoggin Dickey chevrolet, cost was $6000.00, kinda sucked because the prices went up about $300.00 on the first of the year, but oh well nothing I could do about that. Isn't that the reason for home equity lines -Fred

02-11-2007, 10:07 PM	#19
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Very NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 72 C-10

02-11-2007, 10:10 PM	#20
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Its worth it. just wait! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

02-11-2007, 10:22 PM	#21
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics I have a set of Brand New valve cover spacers 1.150" tall for a BBC - PM me if you are interested in them. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

03-06-2007, 07:33 PM	#22
KFreddy Active Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 286	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics So the motors in and running, it seems to like 31 on the timing, needs a bit of massaging on the passenger side manifold and it sounds healthier then I could have ever imagined. Now just a bit of A/C work, the new eaton posi rear and a few little things here and there and it'll be ready for the road, and so I think. ... Attached Images

03-06-2007, 08:16 PM	#23
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics That's SWEET! Makes my 350HO look like a toy...LOL

03-06-2007, 08:53 PM	#24
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Thats sweet, looks great..... and to think I was just debating pulling my 350 for a 4.3 v6... then I see this bad boy __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 03-06-2007 at 08:53 PM.

03-06-2007, 08:54 PM	#25
cfoust3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hartford City, Indiana Posts: 54	Re: ZZ454 in my '72 - pics Gotta love the 454. My dad still has his original 454 in his '78 GMC Camper Special 250K plus miles on it. __________________ Let me tell you what Melba Toast is packin' right here, all right. We got 4:11 Positrac outback, 750 double pumper, Edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop-up pistons, turbo-jet 390 horsepower. We're talkin' some ****in' muscle. -Wooderson From the movie Dazed and Confused

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