Ross Dorn's new 482 ZL-1 is starting to come together
 

Here's a few pics of the block. Really a nice piece, very nice engineering and machining.

http://www.camcojb.com/ross 001.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/ross%20003.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/ross%20005.jpg

http://www.camcojb.com/ross%20006.jpg

Jody

block
 

Who manufactured the block? Obviously a 427 right?
Are those Diamond pistons in that box, it looks familiar?
Nice - love aluminum and big blocks.
Keep the pics coming.

That is the new GM ZL-1 block. Yes, those are Diamond Pistons, custom made because Mr. Ross wanted to keep it a standard bore. ;)

Jody

wooooooooooo Im jealous!!!

pistons
 

Jody, what ya think of the pistons?

Have you called Mike yet and ordered your stuff?!!!!!!!

Jody

Why, because they're in your Arias 540?!!!!! ;) They make a very nice piston Stuart, definitely in the upper end of quality in my opinion.

Jody

Pistons
 

Yeah, I never saw them in person. The engine guy that put them in my motor swears by them - but I wanted your expert non biased opinion - thanks. Its running on all eight!!!! (inside joke).

Yep all done and a check sent.He said the crank will take awhile because of the holidays and PRI.So Im looking at february or so.

Thats not an inside joke :eek:

It's about time Jody! :D You gonna put some of your Mr. Horsepower magic on that thing for Ross?

Ive been waiting to see that motor go together since I first saw it over at Pt quite some time ago.

And so another killer project begins...

Aluminum block..How cool is that?? No doubt going to be an awesome piece, especially if Jody has his hands into it. Obviously Ross is a HP "junkie" like you Jody!! Keep up the great work Ross.

Since I saw the car and heard about the engine sometimes ago, it is just stuck in my head, 482 all alluminum, what a beast! and the vintiques wheels look awesome too.

Got to love aluminum blocks!!

Aluminum is good :D

MMMMM........... real good! ;) Neat project, I don't even know all the tricks Ross has planned! :confused: But it will be cool because he does everything first-class!

Jody

Yeah his car looked pretty nice as it was.is he keeping the same paint?

That may even subtly change, it's hard to tell with Ross! ;) If you notice he and I keep the for sale section active since both of us are constantly changing direction!

Jody

Yeah, keep 'em coming, Jody!

Wow Bill nice post count ;)