I just couldn't say No

[Eric870]

Last March I was at the Portland OR. swap meet and there was a 1990 LT5 motor there. Well like every body else who knows what an LT5 is, I low-balled him and left him my number. Monday, the guy called me and asked if I still wanted the motor and I just couldn't say no... here are some pic of my new LT5.

I have no idea what I'm going to do with it yet. I sent my wife an email with a picture of the LT5 coffee table and she said "Hell No" - she's putting her foot down on that idea. So, I guess I'm going to get to learn how to build a 368.

Thanks to Eric Jackson for helping me decypher the the VIN number to check that its is not stolen.

[A26B]

Great eye candy for a garage or shop, got a few in my garage and gives me a nice feel good everytime I go in the garage.

[Locobob]

Nice find Eric, be a good one to build up while still being able to drive your car.

[tomtom72]

Nice find! Good luck with the project!:thumbsup:

Keep us posted on the build when you do it.

:cheers:

[Hammer]

Great find Eric. I see it didn't take you long to get your anniversary poster up. Mine's still rolled up with the other one.

[1989ZR1#74]

Last March I was at the Portland OR. swap meet and there was a 1990 LT5 motor there. Well like every body else who knows what an LT5 is, I low-balled him and left him my number. Monday, the guy called me and asked if I still wanted the motor and I just couldn't say no... here are some pic of my new LT5.

I have no idea what I'm going to do with it yet. I sent my wife an email with a picture of the LT5 coffee table and she said "Hell No" - she's putting her foot down on that idea. So, I guess I'm going to get to learn how to build a 368.

Thanks to Eric Jackson for helping me decypher the the VIN number to check that its is not stolen.


Sweet. Just got your email from last night. Sorry for not getting you the thing you asked for. Will get that to you today. Great job. Eric

[Meanmyz]

Hi Eric,

Nice find.

Wow, I see you aren't one to let grass grow under your feet! Like Hammer said, but I see that you not only have the anniversary poster framed, but also the "Lightning and Thunder" poster too. Good job!

My dad and I enjoyed visiting with you at the Gathering. You'll have to send me some pics of the "Black Beast" in the background - I'd love to see some.

Take care.

Jeff

[Coupe89]

Is that the proper way to pull the motor?
Never seen a motor to pulled in that fashion...

Nice pickup....

[Eric870]

Is that the proper way to pull the motor?
Never seen a motor to pulled in that fashion...

Nice pickup....

That is the proper way to pull an engine out of a pickup bed. That is a load tested 1/2 ton chain fall.:-D Its true rigging is what i do for a living.

[Coupe89]

Didn't know the plenum could handle the weight.
Now I know. :thumbsup:

[Eric870]

Didn't know the plenum could handle the weight.
Now I know. :thumbsup:

Oh the rope..Thats a Kent Moore rope $1500 on Ebay..The guy threw it in for free.:mrgreen: The plenum is not the weak link its fuel rail lines and the ignition module and every thing else the rope is wrapped around. But that rope has been on the there for the last 15 picks before i owned it so figured if there's any damage its already done.

[Eric870]

I ran a Car Fax. The last reported mileage is 4351 7/95 and the car was scrapped in 3/96. I guess the motor been sitting around for 15 years.

[1989ZR1#74]

I ran a Car Fax. The last reported mileage is 4351 7/95 and the car was scrapped in 3/96. I guess the motor been sitting around for 15 years.

Almost factory fresh.. Cool.

[A1990]

Nice find Eric!

[Z FOR 2]

That is a nice find. Best of luck with it.

[phrogs]

Im wondering what you paid for it you can PM me I won't tell anyone.


and as far as pulling them I use a chain using 2 bolts into the injector housing or into the head.

pulls just fine all the kent more tool does is thread into the heads so its no different.

you ddin't hurt that thing like you said they did it already.

[Eric870]

So I started the tear down the motor today and I?m starting to believe this maybe a low mile motor. It really was not that dirty and the VIN records say it was low miles when the car was totaled. Somewhere along the line someone rapped it of a few parts.

Coil tray
Compressor
Alternator
Starter
Wire harness

I may have one of the local experts stop by and check it out for me this weekend and give me there opinion on the mileage.

It?s been an absolute Blast to tear down this motor. I?ve learn so much about the LT5 this weekend and when I board with working on the motor I just jump in the Z and go for a ride.:dancing

[Eric870]

Here is the Car check report. Looks like the car from Warren MICHIGAN.


Below are the historical events for this vehicle listed in chronological order. Any discrepancies will be in bold text.
Report Run Date: 2010-05-27 17:37:10.769 EDT
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (1G1YZ23J5L5802956)
Event Date Event Location Odometer Reading Data Source Event Detail
07/25/1995 PACIFIC SW REGION 4,351 Auto Auction REPORTED AT AUTO AUCTION
03/29/1996 WARREN, MI Motor Vehicle Dept. TITLE (Title #:298G0890832)
SCRAPPED/DESTROYED
This Vehicle's Glossary

[Eric870]

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