I have a 96 Z with 94k on the clock. Got a lifter or 2 ticking like a tim bomb. Time to go inside... Need some advice.

Everything on the outside has been replaced. Ignition, fuel....all new.

I want a very fast street car that is not impossible to drive on the street. The car is a vert. Only thing I need to do to the suspension is a T/A and 9" when the time comes.

To start, I want to go with a forged 355 so I can spray if the urge hits.
From there I am torn on the heads on down. Suggestions and why, please.

Thanks

 

If your going to buy a rotating assembly, make it a 383. A 9 inch is not needed unless you are a six speed car and plan on dumping the clutch on slicks at 5500 rpm.

Go with the proven LE or AI series of packages.

There ya go.

David

 

Check my sig...Mine is easy to drive and wicked fast.
The one thing that kills street manners is too big a cam.

 

What is wicked fast?

 

One step under fu*kin' fast?


David

 

No sh*t

 

Tell you what, you drive you vert up here to central KY and I will gladly show you.

 

What part of SOFLA? If you are close enough you can drive mine.
I'm in Tampa.

 

mods in sig on a 355, ran 12.66@111 right before I bought it. Baby cam and I drive the car in Chicago traffic nearly 3 hours a day (yeah, traffic sucks)

 

Without track times, your statement "wicked fast" is useless. I do agree though, a big cam does not always make for a fun or fast car.

 

I'm in Palm Beach cO. I might just take you up on this. I am looking for something strong yet very streetable.

I'' stay in touch with ya.


Thanks

 

Well buddy I was trying to steer you in a direction that worked for me in every way shape and form, hell both of us have heavy verts. You were not asking for ET's n your post. I figured I provided a good reply. Guess I cant help you.

 

Sounds like a plan

 

Agreed.


As to the question - forged stock rebuild + boost and call it a day. Run a small gear, get good gas mileage, completely streetable as in daily driver streetable, and enjoy.

 

I think all he is saying is that wicked fast to you might be snail slow to me whereas a timing clock at least gives one an idea.