Forum Newbie, 90 Callaway ZR1 / CR1 Supernatural 475

[t5irocz]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Erik, i'm from Central MA and I recently bought a black / black 90 ZR1 with the Callaway Supernatural package, has the 475 horse motor, the aerobody, coil overs, OZ wheels, etc. It just broke 20k miles, I have the original owners kit, Callaway paperwork, etc. The plennum was polished by the previous owner. I'm thrilled to have it, I grew up with my Father and his friends restoring mid-years, many of them eventually bought ZR1s (at one point 4 of them had ruby 40th's ZR1's back in 93) that we drove to Carlisle each year. One of the ruby cars is still around. Looking forward to detailing it up a bit this winter for some cruise nights and also driving it to C @ C next August :cheers:

I also have a 90 coupe 6-speed L98 car that I have had for many years that I used to do alot of show and shines with as well as a real low mile 87 IROC L98 original tire survivor car and a clean low mile 87 GTA L98 hardtop.

You guys have a great site and I look forward to chatting & always learning more about these cars. I'll try to post some pics

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_0320_zpsc3425f9d.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_0318_zps3a39c489.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_0316_zps3946a1b8.jpg

[t5irocz]

A couple more

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/DSC02513_zpsc0370078.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_3381_zps0a3652f8.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/DSC02515_zpsc9172052.jpg

[t5irocz]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/DSC02516_zps8a19b4a9.jpg

This car was on the cover and featured in Corvette Fever back in 2008 which I thought was pretty cool :)

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/KGrHqVjcE-ds8pfzBP6N0-2WLQ60_1_zps77fb3c4e.jpg

[GOLDCYLON]

Beaut of Callaway AB

[Kevin]

god that thing is beautiful

[Daniel_Mc]

Very nice! One of those Ruby owners wouldn't be R. Waller would it??

Daniel

[ZZZZZR1]

Very nice! One of those Ruby owners wouldn't be R. Waller would it??

Daniel

I remember hearing about that purchase back in August!

Congrats!!!!!!!!! Look forward to meeting you and your new Z

:cheers:

David

[XfireZ51]

Bring it over to BG this spring.

[alwayscode390]

Glad you found your way over to this forum bud!!!

I love the polished engine!!!! :) ---

[ScottZ95ZR1]

That is a badazz car. I just went out to the garage and called mine a punk.

Welcome to the club! :cheers:

[FU]

WOW nice :cheers:

[carmine]

Welcome And Good Luck What A Beautiful Car Carmine #357 Blk Gray Hanover Mass

[A1990]

Nice looking Callaway! Just Beautiful

[ghlkal]

Welcome.

That's one outstanding ride!

The plennum was polished by the previous owner.

Holy cow ... I may never lift my hood again ;)

[t5irocz]

Thank you all for the compliments!! Really looking forward to the upcoming season, I plan to take it to as many cruise nights and show and shines as I can. The car itself in my opinion could stand a good paint polishing (black is tough) and undercarriage detailing which I plan to do over the coming months. Yes, I have known Rich for a long time, he took me out for a ride in his old ruby 40th ZR1 when it was near new, I was 13 at the time and it left a huge impression on me :cheers: These cars are fun!

Thanks again for the nice words!

[t5irocz]

Nice looking Callaway! Just Beautiful

I LOVE your car, it looks incredible in that color with that wheel combo. I have seen some pics and vids of it, just AWESOME!!

[t5irocz]

Glad you found your way over to this forum bud!!!

I love the polished engine!!!! :) ---

Thanks! I saw your post for the new wheels for yours, it's going to look fantastic!! Nice choice!! BTW, I saw via thirdgen that you sold the TTA, that's great!

[t5irocz]

I remember hearing about that purchase back in August!

Congrats!!!!!!!!! Look forward to meeting you and your new Z

:cheers:

David

Thanks! I sent Rich over photos as I picked it up right before the show :) I was a little bummed out that I went to the fall swap meet instead of C@C this past year, would have loved to have brought it down and met Reeves when he was there for the 25th reunion.

[ZZZZZR1]

Thanks! I sent Rich over photos as I picked it up right before the show :) I was a little bummed out that I went to the fall swap meet instead of C@C this past year, would have loved to have brought it down and met Reeves when he was there for the 25th reunion.

There was a huge callaway presence @ Carlisle and a few ZR-1 callaway's too!!!!

Sent you an email :cheers:

David

[alwayscode390]

Thanks! I saw your post for the new wheels for yours, it's going to look fantastic!! Nice choice!! BTW, I saw via thirdgen that you sold the TTA, that's great!

Yessir, its gone now :) Actually someone on Thirdgen bought it!!!

Thanks ---

[boostedmaxPSI]

Amazing looking car Erik. Congrats on the new purchase. Hope to see it at Bowling Green this year.

Frank

[XfireZ51]

Awesome car. Love the Callaway ZRs. The only one I would want more is the
Guldstrand90 ZR-1.

[t5irocz]

Thanks everyone!! I really appreciate the nice words!! I will have more pics soon and I hope to get to spend a reasonable amount of time detailing it up as well.

Here is one more of it the night that I picked it up. I still can't get over that this car was available at my local Chevy dealership about 10 miles away and my trade-in was a restored 70 GTO 400 / 4-speed. Not a typical new car dealer transaction LOL, but it all worked out very well!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/DSC02546_zps58fc5a5a.jpg

Take Care,
Erik

[alwayscode390]

That's when you know it was meant to be :) ... mine was 10 min up the street too ... found it the first day I started looking for a ZR-1 LOL ---

[mgg]

I frickin love those aerobodied cars. Very NICE!! I have to admit I am really envious.
Congratulations.

[vilant]

Wow, congratulations. It's absolutly beautiful.

[wprice]

Hi Erik,

Welcome.. I too saw the car for sale this past summer. VERY NICE GREAT PURCHASE! I too live in Central MASS. We will have to get together in the spring.


Wayne

[JimZRyd]

That's truely a beautiful piece of history! Excellent find! I'm sure that will be a load of fun at the shows this season.

Jim:saluting:

[alwayscode390]

What modifications are done to the engine to get the 475hp? ---

[t5irocz]

Thanks again everyone!!

@Wayne, we'll definitely have to meet up at some cruise nights!! Sounds like you live close by!

As for the motor mods, they pulled the motors out, blueprinted and balanced them, lots of porting i'm told, cams were different, and the computers tuned. I have a bunch of paperwork and a dyno sheet from 1993 when mine was done, i'll take some pics / scans and post up the info!

[alwayscode390]

Neat!!! ---

[sammy]

the cams are the same on the 475 supernatural they just timed them different , unless they (callaway) did a special set just for your car. on my 92 callaway 475 they just times the cams different . sure wish mine was an aero body car .

[Blue Flame Restorations]

That is one beautiful ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome aboard!!! Bring it to Bowling Green in May!

[1badzr1]

Hello, nice puchase. I was with the previous owner at Carlisle for that Corvette Fever photo and also with him at the open house at Callaway. Never thought he would sell it but maybe a trade in for something newer changed his mind. I own a 1990 RED Callaway Areobody CR1 Supernatural 490 #10 of 11, which was also featured in Corvette Fever in September of 2010. You have a sweet ride take care of it.

[alwayscode390]

It is pretty crazy he traded it in , you think he could have gotten so much more $$$ selling it himself ... but maybe the ease of the transaction was worth more than $$$ to him :) ---

[1badzr1]

It is pretty crazy he traded it in , you think he could have gotten so much more $$$ selling it himself ... but maybe the ease of the transaction was worth more than $$$ to him :) ---

You are probably right. You never know, he may have traded it in on a new ZR1 and gotten a great deal. I myself have gotten offers when I have shown mine at various dealer corvette sponsored events but never entertained them as the desire was never there. If the time ever came I would pursue the private sector and just be patient. These CR1's will never be duplicated so the desire and want will always be there in the collector car market for the rare, well maintained and documented few.

[JimZRyd]

To the OP and 1BADZR1... Both of your rides are simply awesome ! I have saved both of the issues of CF with your CR1's and hope one day to see them in person. Maybe the gathering this May???

Jim:saluting:

[Hog]

Could you buy a Callaway Supernatural CR1 without the Aerobody kit?

Beautiful cars guys. Kinda weird how both the Lingenfelter LT5 and the Callaway LT5 both outout 475hp.
The Lingenfelter 350 cube "treatment":
475 BHP / 415 lbs-ft of torque

Package includes:

- Engine removal, inspection and disassembly
- Custom porting & polishing - cylinder heads, plenum assembly and injector housings
- Custom JE forged pistons - 12.0:1 compression ratio
- Fully machined, 4340 forged steel connecting rods - 5.850" length
- Special three angle valve job, checking of spring tension and heights
- Titanium valve spring retainers
- Surfacing of cylinder heads to insure sealing and improve compression
- Camshaft profile enhancements through our special degreeing procedure
- Reassembly and blueprinting of the top section of the engine
- Intake manifold engraved with LINGENFELTER and hand painting of letters
- Lingenfelter custom ZR1 paint for a better than new engine finish
- K&N air filter and cleaning kit
- Corsa 304 stainless steel exhaust system
- Chassis dyno report
- 2 year/24,000 mile warranty

1990 - 1995 Corvette Package Price
Price - $15,445.00*


peace
Hog

[GOLDCYLON]

You could buy it without the aerobody option is my understanding. You see Supernationals for sale from time to time that are not graced with the AB

[Kevin]

Could you buy a Callaway Supernatural CR1 without the Aerobody kit?

Beautiful cars guys. Kinda weird how both the Lingenfelter LT5 and the Callaway LT5 both outout 475hp.
The Lingenfelter 350 cube "treatment":
475 BHP / 415 lbs-ft of torque

Package includes:

- Engine removal, inspection and disassembly
- Custom porting & polishing - cylinder heads, plenum assembly and injector housings
- Custom JE forged pistons - 12.0:1 compression ratio
- Fully machined, 4340 forged steel connecting rods - 5.850" length
- Special three angle valve job, checking of spring tension and heights
- Titanium valve spring retainers
- Surfacing of cylinder heads to insure sealing and improve compression
- Camshaft profile enhancements through our special degreeing procedure
- Reassembly and blueprinting of the top section of the engine
- Intake manifold engraved with LINGENFELTER and hand painting of letters
- Lingenfelter custom ZR1 paint for a better than new engine finish
- K&N air filter and cleaning kit
- Corsa 304 stainless steel exhaust system
- Chassis dyno report
- 2 year/24,000 mile warranty

1990 - 1995 Corvette Package Price
Price - $15,445.00*


peace
Hog
the reason that zr-1 guys never bothered lying to each other about mods is simple, when you start modding them they usually make around the same rwhp.

had this converstaion at BG one year
"what's done to it"
'lpe 415'
"so mid 500 rear wheel"
'yep'


usually the same mods will make roughly the same hp in these cars

[Hog]

You could buy it without the aerobody option is my understanding. You see Supernationals for sale from time to time that are not graced with the AB
I just did some digging and it appears as you can get a non-aerobody Supernatural. In my digging I discovered that GM reactivated RPO B2K for 2012.
620hp@6700rpm/555 lb/ft@4100rpm torque, these are SAE net ratings using a positive displacement Eaton TVS2300 blower.. The car is validated at 10.9 seconds 127mph in the 1/4 mile. Only 25 B2K's were authorized.
http://www.callawaycars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/25th-Ann-Spec-p2-e1335887483470.jpg

Package costs $52,980.

Learn something every day.

peace
Hog

[sammy]

You could buy it without the aerobody option is my understanding. You see Supernationals for sale from time to time that are not graced with the ABmy 92 o115 is a non areo body car, has the brembo brakes coil over suspension big radiator and the 475 engine mods .

[1badzr1]

Could you buy a Callaway Supernatural CR1 without the Aerobody kit?

Beautiful cars guys. Kinda weird how both the Lingenfelter LT5 and the Callaway LT5 both outout 475hp.
The Lingenfelter 350 cube "treatment":
475 BHP / 415 lbs-ft of torque

Package includes:

- Engine removal, inspection and disassembly
- Custom porting & polishing - cylinder heads, plenum assembly and injector housings
- Custom JE forged pistons - 12.0:1 compression ratio
- Fully machined, 4340 forged steel connecting rods - 5.850" length
- Special three angle valve job, checking of spring tension and heights
- Titanium valve spring retainers
- Surfacing of cylinder heads to insure sealing and improve compression
- Camshaft profile enhancements through our special degreeing procedure
- Reassembly and blueprinting of the top section of the engine
- Intake manifold engraved with LINGENFELTER and hand painting of letters
- Lingenfelter custom ZR1 paint for a better than new engine finish
- K&N air filter and cleaning kit
- Corsa 304 stainless steel exhaust system
- Chassis dyno report
- 2 year/24,000 mile warranty

1990 - 1995 Corvette Package Price
Price - $15,445.00*


peace
Hog

If it did not come with the Aerobody from Callaway it was not classified with Callaway as a CR1. There were quite a few more than 11 combined Supernatural 475's and 490's built motors in stock ZR1 bodys, but only 11 CR1's with the full treatment i.e Aerobody, interior, suspension and exhaust. This is direct from Callaway Sales rep.

[1badzr1]

To the OP and 1BADZR1... Both of your rides are simply awesome ! I have saved both of the issues of CF with your CR1's and hope one day to see them in person. Maybe the gathering this May???

Jim:saluting:

I will be at Carlisle once again this year if you can make it. It would be a pleasure to make your acquiantance

[t5irocz]

Hello, nice puchase. I was with the previous owner at Carlisle for that Corvette Fever photo and also with him at the open house at Callaway. Never thought he would sell it but maybe a trade in for something newer changed his mind. I own a 1990 RED Callaway Areobody CR1 Supernatural 490 #10 of 11, which was also featured in Corvette Fever in September of 2010. You have a sweet ride take care of it.

Thanks very much! I have seen photos of your car, it's absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for touching base, I have wanted to introduce myself to you. I have a couple of pictures of that day that you met the previous owner:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/CR1s_zps65892063.jpg

I will be in Carlisle in August, looking forward to meeting up!

[t5irocz]

I also got a copy of CF with your car in it too, great article :)

[t5irocz]

It is pretty crazy he traded it in , you think he could have gotten so much more $$$ selling it himself ... but maybe the ease of the transaction was worth more than $$$ to him :) ---

He traded this car plus a really nice supercharged Trailblazer SS on a new black / black 6-speed ZL1 Camaro. That ZL1 is a gorgeous car!

Sometimes the numbers just work and the transaction takes place quickly, so there is no need to have to advertise, deal with people trying to hammer on you on your price, etc... Sales tax on a ZL1 is pricey too, but only having to pay the difference with trading in these cars i'm sure put a big dent in it :)

[1badzr1]

He traded this car plus a really nice supercharged Trailblazer SS on a new black / black 6-speed ZL1 Camaro. That ZL1 is a gorgeous car!

Sometimes the numbers just work and the transaction takes place quickly, so there is no need to have to advertise, deal with people trying to hammer on you on your price, etc... Sales tax on a ZL1 is pricey too, but only having to pay the difference with trading in these cars i'm sure put a big dent in it :)

Now that makes perfect sence:-D!!. Looking forward to meeting you I try to split my time between both camps Zr1 Registry with Dave and the Callaway Crew Chris, Tony and Carl. Carl owns the Aqua in the photo think his is #3 or 4

[1badzr1]

In regards to the cams, on the 490 package the cams are different. I infact have the original set that was in my car sitting on my shelf. I was lucky enough that the original owner provided me with all the original parts that were replaced after it went through its transformation.

[t5irocz]

I finally got the car out to a cruise night last night, had alot of fun, met alot of very nice people (including a forum member!) and the interest in the car was unreal. Cant wait to enjoy it more this summer!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/IMG_2236_zps1592f3e7.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/IMG_2237_zps3f5cbcd9.jpg

After some people left, I was able to move the car with two good friends who own a beautiful 72 442 and super nice 73 z28:
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/IMG_2247_zps806a3fa4.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/IMG_2249_zps631214d1.jpg

I still have lots of detailing to do in the nooks and crannies, buffing of the paint (black is tough with towel marks...), and some nick nacks to work on, but i'm having fun!

[Mystic ZR-1]

Erik
Are you bringing it to the "Beasts Of the North East"
Callaway tour next Saturday? We've got over 25 people
signed up for the tour with over half ZR-1 folks!
Doug

[t5irocz]

Hi Doug,

Yes, i'll be there and my Father will be attending as well. I dont think that we'll be able to attend the luncheon afterward, but i'm really looking forward to meeting you all and going for the tour!

Take Care,
Erik

[GOLDCYLON]

As stated before drool ;)

[JimZRyd]

As stated before drool ;)

AGREED! That is a gorgeous car! Would love to have a CR1 sitting beside my Z one day!

[USAFPILOT]

sell it to me now!

[PhillipsLT5]

SWEEEEET

[t5irocz]

Here are some more recent pics from a month or two ago after some much needed paint correction :) Still a few little things to work on and detail over the winter but she's looking pretty good now :)

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/10847860_10153378614133363_280855633952892455_n_zp svocsls4e.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_0458_zpsd0o0zdkf.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_0456_zpsi7nponyc.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_0459_zpsp6nbrytu.jpg

[JimZRyd]

As stated before, what a beautiful machine! Drooling as I type:cheers:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Very nice!

[t5irocz]

Thanks everyone!!

Here are a few from about a month ago...

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_3724_zpsnxjmjyjj.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_3741_zpsljvzelfr.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_3737_zpsocfoqxkz.jpg

Keys ON :)

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_3743_zpsmedgp3kf.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/t5irocz/Callaway/IMG_3736_zpscwskx6lj.jpg

[JimZRyd]

Love that last pic! Beautiful beast you have there!=D>

[t5irocz]

Thanks!! Yeah that one was my favorite as well, hope to print a large version of it for the garage :-D

[JimZRyd]

Thanks!! Yeah that one was my favorite as well, hope to print a large version of it for the garage :-D

Heck, if you do I'd be interested in buying one for mine as well! Call it inspiration to one day have a Callaway! Seriously let me know!