Thanks, much appreciated. :thumbsup: I sure hope it turns out killer or else there may actually be a death involved.

Chris, I am excited for you, and I understand about the spiralling money thing. Trying to build these thing like we want them vs. what the whole family can afford is always a little different.

Wish I could have seen it at RTTC in Febuary.

Shortblock part numbers, specs, and labor for those who like details:

GM ZL1 Block - new version of block from GM, 12370850
Pistons - 4.280 bore - SRP Forged, 26cc dome, 212142-8
Callies Compstar Crank - 4.250 stroke, internal balance, 2-piece seal, 2.2" rod journ, BBP425-CS
Callies H-beam Rods - 6.385 inch length, H-beam, ARP 2000 fasteners included, CSB6385ES3B9AH
Piston Rings - JE, Plasma-moly, 4.280 in. Bore, 1/16 in. 1/16 in., 3/16 in, S100S8-42805
Cam - Gen VI step-nose custom grind, billet steel core with cast gear, Comp Cams custom
Timing Chain Set - Comp Cams double roller, billet, key adjustable, Gen VI, 7101
Cam retention plate and screws - for Gen VI cam in Gen IV block (2) 14093637, 10168501
Timing Chain cover - Milodon 1-piece aluminum, Gen IV, 14855
Timing Chain cover seal and gaskets - Mr. Gasket, MRG-17, MRG-4794G
Harmonic Balancer/Dampener - ATI (internal balance), 917060
Harmonic Balance Bolt - ARP, 135-2501
Road Racing Oil Pan - Milodon 31555
Dipstick - Milodon flex stainless, 22010, Streetside
Oil pump pickup - Milodon, 18465
Oil Pump - Melling High Volume M77HV
Oil Pump shaft - ARP, 135-7901
Oil Pan gasket - Mr. Gasket one piece MRG-6663G
Cam bearings: Dart coated
Valley screen kit: Pettis BBC-multi
Oil filter pad plug material: aluminum
Oil filter adapter: GMPP
Windage tray: Milodon
Windage tray mount spacer material / bolts
Oil pump stud: ARP
Rear main seal: Fel-Pro viton
Timing pointer: ATI billet

Specs, compression ratio:
Bore 4.28
Stroke 4.25
Rod Length 6.385
Pistom Dome CC -26
Head CC 119
Estimated Compression Ratio 10.44

Labor (Incomplele list. Some things will be added on as we go.)
ROTATING ASSEMBLY
hone pin bores: pistons <size adjust>
hone pin bores: rods <size adjust>
balance rotating assembly: internal
detail piston domes

BLOCK
align hone mains w/studs <size adjust>
surface / index / set deck heights
bore & chamfer cylinders
radius cylinder bottoms
performance finish hone cylinders w/plate & mains
machine / install valley screen kit: bolt in multi type
machine block for rot assy: first setup & cut
machine cooling system holes in decks
detail casting
measure lifter bores, hone

ASSEMBLY
install / fit standard slider cam bearings
machine timing cover for pointer fit
fab oil filter pad plugs & install
machine for countersink bolt in oil pump
fab windage tray mount spacers
hone damper hub
blueprint / assemble: performance short block

You're right on the money about that balancing act. :thumbsup: Yah, I wish I could have made to RTTC also with the car, but that's just not in the schedule. Maybe Del Mar Goodguys, but I'm not sure I'll have it dialed in and squared away yet for the AutoX. We'll see. I'll be attending RTTC though as a spectator(again) and look forward to seeing everyone and getting that injection of inspiration.

That's the Yogi Berra school of thought: "Ninety percent of this game is half mental." :lol:

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Hey Chris, I see you already saw the exert from Greg seminar "Do not multi- quote as it will bring your post count down" :lol:

That's gold right there!

:lol: I'm learning from the pro's. The higher the post count in my thread, the better I feel about myself. That's so important to me.

Chris, love the motor parts shot. That is man jewelry right there. Good luck with the build. :thumbsup:

This site should always have at least one ZL-1 powered '69 Camaro active build thread going on at all times. It's important for mens health, like one of the essential food groups or sumthin'. :unibrow:

Whats the lbs on the ZL1 compaired to a cast 454? just the block