Even I have trouble with this one

[Andrew F. Gunnesch]

On Oct 7,  3:16pm, Michael Kasimirsky wrote:

> The one you're thinking of was the ZL1, which was EXTREMELY
> rare and came with a 380hp all-aluminum 454 big block in 1969.
> But the 1969 LS6 454 made 460hp, you say?  Well, the ZL1 made
> 380hp at 3800rpm or so (as it was rated), but it also made 580hp
> at 5800rpm or something like that, but to discourage people from
> ordering it (as if it's $5000 price tag wasn't enough) the package
> was intentionally rated below it's power peak.  The ZL1 engine also
> weighed less than the 327 base engine. I believe only 2 or 3 were built.
>
> In case you can't guess, the ZL1 is the only vintage Corvette that
> I have any real interest in.  :-)

427, not 454;  for those interested, please email me PRIVATELY and we
can discuss this.  I have an article or two on the ZL1 motor and know
someone who actually has one of these rare beasts and did significant
research into them.