Author Topic: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold  (Read 3354 times)

GMAD_Van Nuys

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There is a 1969 Z28 Camaro currently listed on BAT where the seller has posted 2 short videos driving the car:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z-28-182/

Any comments from other cross-ram manifold owners?  I'm impressed with the performance!

Kelley W King

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2024, 01:05:03 AM »
Not a cross ram owner but I agree the engine started and ran very well. I also found JM,s report very interesting, most I see posted do not show all the pages. A little surprised the report lists the vin for the NOM incorrectly showing an N where it should be an L. My plan is to get both my 69,s certified by JM someday.
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FRANKTHECRANK

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2024, 03:31:49 PM »
Is it just me or does the front bumper look a little wonky........doesn't quite look uniform and aligned correctly with the grille.

Petes L48

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2024, 03:43:06 PM »
Is it just me or does the front bumper look a little wonky........doesn't quite look uniform and aligned correctly with the grille.

In the description they state it's a replacement, and I believe it's been discussed that those often aren't as good a fit as originals. 

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2024, 06:00:00 PM »
Is it just me or does the front bumper look a little wonky........doesn't quite look uniform and aligned correctly with the grille.
I'm pretty sure the car was raised by the bumper jack because the paint is marred-up where the bumper hook would contact it from underneath.  I guess those repros won't stand up to the car being lifted.   Real nice.

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2024, 06:05:37 PM »
Page 3 of Jerry's report on this car also says that the bumper is a reproduction that does not fit the car properly (as usual).

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2024, 07:38:37 PM »
I just finished my '69 Z with a cross ram setup and it responds just like in the video, it's a bit scary when you exceed 45K RPM range, it just wants to take off! and like the one on BAT it like to idle around 1,200 RPM's and really loves to drink the high-octane fuel.

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2024, 06:04:51 PM »
Sold for $81,000 yesterday.

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GMAD_Van Nuys

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2024, 09:39:43 PM »
Watching the videos brought back memories of my friend's 1968 Z28.  I think the new owner will have a lot of fun driving the Z28!

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Re: Short driving video on BAT of 1969 Z28 with cross-ram manifold
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2024, 01:38:20 AM »
Cross-Rams do need a higher idle because the lack of velocity in the lower RPMs. Also, a larger than normal pump shot is required to prevent lean stumbles. However, once tuned properly, they run awesome.
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