Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue85 · 03-27-2007, 12:45 AM

Does anyone have aGMPP zz4 350, or know someone had had one? There is one for sale locally, brand new in the crate, for a really good price. Just wonderin if anyone has anyone opinions on this motor.

RACINJASON22 · 03-27-2007, 12:56 AM

I have never owned one myself as I build all of my own but, its not because I don't like the GMPP engines. I have dealt with there engines alot including the ZZ4 350. GR8 engines IMO and worth their price as listed so if this one is lower than listed I say Go for it. From my experiences they meet or exceed there power #'s/ratings. Durability is very good also and I know this as alot of the GMPP engines I dealt with were dirt track race spec engines that were put through their fair share of abuse on the track. my .02 for ya RJ22

Blue85 · 03-27-2007, 01:01 AM

I'll be saving about a grand on this deal, so I might go for it

Bowtie001 · 03-27-2007, 07:54 AM

I saw an otherwise stock 3rd gen camaro run easy 12s with one of those and a higher stall converter... I was impressed and they idle mild.
-Brian

cdowns · 03-27-2007, 09:57 AM

they have angle plugs so you'll need new exhaust

Blue85 · 03-27-2007, 11:49 AM

So what headers would i have to buy for this motor?

cdowns · 03-27-2007, 11:58 AM

youd need headers designed to work with angeled sparkplugs/read cataloguedescriptions for angle plug compatability and maybe call some header manufactures to get the specs of thier angle plug headers to see if they'll fit in your truck//or you can get custom made ones too

Musclerodz · 03-27-2007, 12:28 PM

A friend of mine has the ZZ4 in his Nomad and he likes it alot.

Mike

bryanw1968 · 03-27-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

youd need headers designed to work with angeled sparkplugs/read cataloguedescriptions for angle plug compatability and maybe call some header manufactures to get the specs of thier angle plug headers to see if they'll fit in your truck//or you can get custom made ones too

I had some cast iron world product heads with straight plugs and then went to trick flow aluminum 'angle' plugs and the headers actually fit better. I thought angle plugs were designed to work with headers??

RACINJASON22 · 03-27-2007, 01:20 PM

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I thought angle plugs were designed to work with headers??

Angle plug heads were designed to place the spark plug closer to the center of the combustion chamber and at a better angle to premote better/more complete combustion. Some headers fit both but your better off doing as cdowns said and do some calling and research. RJ22

bryanw1968 · 03-27-2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Angle plug heads were designed to place the spark plug closer to the center of the combustion chamber and at a better angle to premote better/more complete combustion. Some headers fit both but your better off doing as cdowns said and do some calling and research. RJ22

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Thanks,
BW

03-27-2007, 12:45 AM	#1
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? Does anyone have aGMPP zz4 350, or know someone had had one? There is one for sale locally, brand new in the crate, for a really good price. Just wonderin if anyone has anyone opinions on this motor. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

03-27-2007, 12:56 AM	#2
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? I have never owned one myself as I build all of my own but, its not because I don't like the GMPP engines. I have dealt with there engines alot including the ZZ4 350. GR8 engines IMO and worth their price as listed so if this one is lower than listed I say Go for it. From my experiences they meet or exceed there power #'s/ratings. Durability is very good also and I know this as alot of the GMPP engines I dealt with were dirt track race spec engines that were put through their fair share of abuse on the track. my .02 for ya RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-27-2007, 01:01 AM	#3
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? I'll be saving about a grand on this deal, so I might go for it __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

03-27-2007, 07:54 AM	#4
Bowtie001 Project underway - finally. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 493	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? I saw an otherwise stock 3rd gen camaro run easy 12s with one of those and a higher stall converter... I was impressed and they idle mild. -Brian __________________ 1972 GMC Pre-resto... awaiting allocated funding.

03-27-2007, 09:57 AM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? they have angle plugs so you'll need new exhaust __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-27-2007, 11:49 AM	#6
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,171	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? So what headers would i have to buy for this motor? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

03-27-2007, 11:58 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? youd need headers designed to work with angeled sparkplugs/read cataloguedescriptions for angle plug compatability and maybe call some header manufactures to get the specs of thier angle plug headers to see if they'll fit in your truck//or you can get custom made ones too __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 03-27-2007 at 12:09 PM.

03-27-2007, 12:28 PM	#8
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Opinions on The GMPP ZZ4 350? A friend of mine has the ZZ4 in his Nomad and he likes it alot. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

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