hi, im nick. im looking into buying a 78 z28 with no engine. im not sure if it has a transmission, im waiting for more info and pics. the guy wants 500 for it. is this a good price? im 17, and thought this would be a good project car to work on. ill post pics when i get them.

 

thats all the pics i have for now, i thought he said it didnt have an engine but now he says it just needs an ignition and passenger seat. he said it has a turbo 400 trans

 

Well she looks like a project alright but for 5 bills I don't think you'd be get'n hurt.
There's that much in parts there at least.
Are you sure it's a Z28? not that it matters a lot for that price but it would add some value overall.

 

im not sure, thats what he said. is there a way to tell by the vin number or anything if its a z28 or not?

 

that is not a z28 it is a rs z28 had vents in fenders and different hood,rs came with the two tone paint.Not trying to knock that car but i will sell you a 77 lt completely restored for 3500.pearl white with black interior cragger ss rims you interested i can send you pictures.

 

Wow, you have a real weird mixed breed there. That is NOT a Chevy engine, it's an Oldsmobile. It could be a 350, it could be a 455. Chevy engines had small block/big block designations. But Pontiac and Olds each had their own version of a same size block (damn big), even though the displacements can be way different. I guess the seller doesn't know what he has?
Look here: Oldsmobile Engine

 

i would be interested, but im about 3 grand short. >.< sorry. i need to find out the details on this one...

 

thanks, do you know how i could tell what engine it is? like is it stamped on the block or anything?

 

I should clarify my last statement. I accidentally lumped the Olds and Pontiac together about the block sizes. Olds engines are big and small block, but at a quick glance they look similar. Whereas a big and small block Chevy looks quite different.
Here's some engine number info: http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...s-engines.html

 

Good eye,didn't catch that the first go round.
I'll bet someone pulled one of those Olds 403's out of a late 70's Pontiac TransAm,tranny and all for a transplant into the Camaro.
Simple swap if you have a donor car.
That would also explain where the 400 turbo came from.