Dz 372
 

Hey guys. I wanted to start a thread on my project for this year. I want to pull the original 302 in my car for detailing/re-sealing, so I figured I'd have a little fun with it during the process. I've got a 372ci small block that has been built like a 302 on steroids with 13.5:1 compression and a big solid roller. My plan is to put the 372 into the Camaro with an Auto Gear M23W transmission. I also plan to add a DSE power steering box and upgrade the stock seating and gauges. I won't be changing anything that can't easily be changed back. Here are a few pics. Updates to follow.

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Love the updated wheels. :thumbsup: Can we get a better pic in the sunlight?

What's the specs on the wheels and tires?

Very sweet ride man! Can't wait to see more and maybe a video of that nasty 372!!

18x8 and 19x9.5 Forgeline ZX3Rs. I've had them for a couple of years now.

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I think I like the original wheels better. just my .02 also the new motor is going to be sick.

Didn't see any wheels, but the Canfield headed small block sure is sweet!:poke:

It's hard to beat the old Minilites. I haven't upgraded my brakes mainly because I still want to run the 15's from time to time.

Very Nice!

Super Nice
 

WOW super nice car, liking both sets of wheels, that motor is gonna scream:thumbsup: videos please?
subscribed to this one for sure:goggles:

Thanks
Keith

Thanks. I am still building the motor, but I plan to video it on the dyno in the coming months. Here are the specs on the new motor.

GM Performance Bow-Tie Sportsman Block (4.125 bore)
Callies crankshaft (3.48 stroke)
Oliver 4340 rods
JE pistons (13.5:1 compression)
Cam Motion solid roller (268/[email protected])
Canfield 218cc heads full CNC-ported with additional hand blending by Nelson Competition Engines
Crower severe-duty lifters with HIPPO
Jesel Sportsman shaft rockers
Wilson Manifolds Victor Jr. intake
ATI balancer
Cloyes double-roller timing chain and quick button cover
Melling oil pump with Moroso pan and pickup

I'm still deciding on a carb for it.

The motor is coming together now. The long block is complete. I'm currently setting up the shaft rockers and waiting for pushrods. Still need to decide on a carb.

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Car looks real nice,really like the wheels and stance:thumbsup:

X2. :thumbsup:

Waitin' to hear that mouse make some noise too. :cool:

Love the new wheels. Nice engine build. For carb, Im thinking Holley HP Ultra 850 minimum. Maybe new dominator?

Killer car and motor! Love it. :thumbsup:

:gitrdun: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Yup!! :thumbsup:

I had some delays with parts, but the motor is finally finished and heading to the dyno next Tuesday.

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oh preeeeety! be sure to post a dyno graph when it gets finished. Good luck!

We had a great day on the dyno today. The motor fired right up and made 564 hp on the first full pull. Best numbers of the day were 579 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 491 lb/ft @ 5,300 rpm. The best torque number was 497.5 lb/ft @ 5,300 rpm and 574 hp @ 6,800 rpm with slightly less timing. The motor made 390 lb/ft all the way down at 3,000 rpm so I was pretty happy with that. It didn't leak a drop of oil either. We probably could have hit 600hp with a carb spacer and some dyno only timing/jetting, but I didn't see the point.

If you guys have never been to an engine dyno, I highly recommend it!

Here's a video of one of the pulls...

:_party: :beavis: :rockin:

Nice numbers! Love the engine sounds.

#stoutMouse ...FTW. :thumbsup:

Video from outside the dyno cell...

http://youtu.be/nVaFa7zLiSU

Woa
 

Excellent dyno numbers, :confused59: nice motor for sure Neil B :thumbsup: where are you located at?
Thanks '
Keith

I'm in Tampa, FL.

Sweet ! Great numbers.

Here's the dyno sheet...

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I decided to run a McCleod RST twin disc clutch with a McCleod steel billet flywheel and a Silver Sport 621 bellhousing. The bellhousing indexed nicely with .005" total runout. I could not get the transmission mated up using the plastic alignment tool provided with the clutch. I ended up getting the Ram clutch alignment tool yesterday and it worked great. The pilot bearing nose on the tool was initially about .002 oversize and would not slide into the pilot bushing. About 30 seconds with some 400 grit sandpaper brought the tool down to size. I was able to install the floater, top disc, and pressure plate with the tool in place. With the Ram clutch tool, the transmission seated perfectly the first time.

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This car is so clean, I love the way it looks with your 2nd set of wheels.

There is really nothing cooler than high compression. What fuel will you be running? I assume your just looking at doing limited street cruising, or are you planning on running some time attack type events with the car?

I agree. A compression motor just has that certain sound and feel to it. I will be running Sunoco 110. AED built the carb to use that fuel and that's what we dyno'd it on. There's actually a local station here that carries it at the pump. This is just a limited street car - less than 500 miles per year.

Awesome! 110 at the pump. Do you live in Heaven???

The name of the gas station is Racin' Gas. Lol.

https://foursquare.com/v/racin-gas/4...d3a0938aacf9fd

Very nice setup,motor sounds great with big numbers too:thumbsup:

Hey guys, we delayed putting the motor in the car this year for good cause. The exciting news is that the swap will be televised on one of the cable TV automotive how-to shows. Filming is scheduled for end of January but I do not have an air date yet. More details to follow.

Congrats, Neil! Be sure to give us the details when you can.

That's sweet Neil, keep us in the loop!

Please let us know when it's airing.

I went for a DZ inspired motor, too. RPM and Compression can be a lot of fun in this style car ;).