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General Discussion / Yenko ZL1 427
« on: April 28, 2010, 06:47:46 PM »
I bought a red 69 Camaro with the Yenko ZL1 engine on ebay 4 years ago. I have the documentation from Don Yenko -- it is real, manufactured by Yenko. I have been restoring it for the past 4 years, have gotten to the point of installing the alternator. Here's my challenge:
Alternator for 69 Camaros was on the passenger side. This includes a (real) ZL1 and Yenko Copo 427. However, the Yenko manufactured ZL1 included a short shaft aluminum water pump (available only 67-68). If I stay with the short shaft aluminum water pump, I have to put the alternator on the driver's side which would technically be incorrect for a 69 Camaro. To put the alternator on the passenger side, I would have to install a long shaft (non-aluminum) water pump.
I realize Yenko did quite a bit of his own fabrication, had no standard rules, just looking to keep the car as correct as possible. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Alternator for 69 Camaros was on the passenger side. This includes a (real) ZL1 and Yenko Copo 427. However, the Yenko manufactured ZL1 included a short shaft aluminum water pump (available only 67-68). If I stay with the short shaft aluminum water pump, I have to put the alternator on the driver's side which would technically be incorrect for a 69 Camaro. To put the alternator on the passenger side, I would have to install a long shaft (non-aluminum) water pump.
I realize Yenko did quite a bit of his own fabrication, had no standard rules, just looking to keep the car as correct as possible. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.