What projects or modifications do you have planned in 2013?

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hey folks, I thought it was time to share what we all have planned for our Zs in 2013. I'm on my arse and was supposed to do some of these in 2012, but somehow other priorities too precedence and it never happened. Some of my plans are dependent on if I am moving back to Hawaii in a few months, but none the less, here are my plans:

1. Remove power antenna and install tune trapper stealth unit under rear tray; plug hole for now until I can shave hole with new paint job (on the shelf, need to find plug and paint)
2. HID headlight conversion (on the shelf)
3. Install DRM coilover suspension with new FX3 shocks and Banski complete C4 rear kits (waiting for DRM kit, Carter brackets, and Banski set-up)
4. Install C5 mirrors (on the shelf and already painted color matched)
5. Replace steering wheel with Momo competition and install NRG hub quick release/lock (on the shelf)
6. Make Christmas wreath for next year out of stock steering wheel once removed (XMas 2013)
7. Put SW headers back on and install new SW X pipe w/Dynomax Ultraflo 17220 (single 3" in/out) and Pypes Challenger tips (on the shelf)
8. Autometer dual gauge pillar mount with wide band A/F and fuel pressure gauges (have mount, need gauges)
9. Repair/replace two front speakers that are not working



Not in any particular order. Happy modding in 2013!:handshak:

Craig

[BigJohn]

I don't have an antenna on my car. I don't know how Dave pluged it, but you can't tell I ever had one.
Never had any use for it anyway!

:cheers:

[Fully Vetted]

I've been looking at the Tune Trapper as well. Pretty neat little piece of equipment.

[-=Jeff=-]

I've been looking at the Tune Trapper as well. Pretty neat little piece of equipment.


Yeah I was looking at one too.. but I have to wonder how well it actually works..

[scottfab]

Replace upper A arm bushings with well greased urethane ones
that match the bottom A arm ones done a few years back.
New front tires to match rear Goodrich ones.

This all depends on no more things like flying metal debris hitting my other car while driving down the road AND
no more leaking 85gal fish tanks in my living room. gezzzz
It makes a person wonder about the number "13" as in 2013.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Replace rear 335's with 345's. The 335's sure didn't last very long. Hmmmm????

[-=Jeff=-]

no more leaking 85gal fish tanks. gezzzz

That had to be a mess.. What kind of Fish

( sorry to get off topic)

[Paul Workman]

Opening the TB to 63mm
Re-lining the roof panel
Tires. (I'm favoring the Nitto 555 and 555Rs. Thoughts?)

Replace upper A arm bushings with well greased urethane ones
that match the bottom A arm ones done a few years back.
New front tires to match rear Goodrich ones.

This all depends on no more things like flying metal debris hitting my other car while driving down the road AND
no more leaking 85gal fish tanks. gezzzz
I makes a person wonder about the number "13"

"Fish" reminds me of one of those traffic reports I heard one afternoon. The reporter (Atlanta area) was droaning on in the usual way that traffic reporters do, but in Atlanta, EVERY EXPRESSWAY on the loop has traffic issues - why bother reporting the same ol crap every 15 minutes, right? So, I just tuned the report out.

Suddenly the road was covered with some kind of chunky, bloody, mess that covered the entire lane for a couple hundred yards. I didn't see it until the car in front of me suddenly merged into an adjacent lane and I had nowhere to go but straight ahead. And the SMELL! OMG, I immediately started choking down vomit - the smell of rotting flesh was horrrrr-endous!!

Turns out a tanker truck carrying chicken guts, etc to a rendering plant lost its load. One of the electrically operated bottom dump hopper doors opened wide, spilling the entire contents of one of the tanker cells out onto the roadway.

The smell from the undercarriage remained in spite of using a double handful of quarters at a carwash. After 3 more days, I discovered some "treats" had gotten up on top of the cat heat shield and were cooking still...

P.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

[QUOTE=Paul Workman;159236After 3 more days, I discovered some "treats" had gotten up on top of the cat heat shield and were cooking still...

P.[/QUOTE]


Paul, and they say there are no free lunches anymore!

[GOLDCYLON]

1. Carbon Fiber Dash Treatment APSIS Awaiting return of pieces
2. Install CF Shift Boot
3. Replace Console Sides
4. Replace A Pillar molding
5. Install new to me non cracked passenger door panel
6. Replace door weather stripping (not the upper sweeps)
7. Install ZR-1 AO diffuser plate (After Painting)
8. put on New Speed lingerie Nose Protector
9. put on new Speed lingerie mirror covers
10. Get AC serviced AGAIN Fing leak!
11. Touch up dingleberry on rear spoiler

Continue to tune car with Dom Until we get it close in the Ostrich II

[scottfab]

a bit of off topic coming along with modification details.

That had to be a mess.. What kind of Fish

( sorry to get off topic)

Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) and didn't loose any (yet)
but they are stressed out waiting for the repair job to be done.

rotted chicken guts. .... yummmy :p

I'm thinking the urethane (actually polyurethane) bushings
will go in with an added zerk fitting to grease away any squeaks
on down the road a few years. I did this to the lower bushings and
it's already come in handy. I guess I'm getting farther and farther from
NCRS but she still looks like a ZR-1 and the FSM is still mostly accurate
for her.

I see the need to begin putting together a painfully accurate and detailed list of mods. I think I'll use the "profile" area of the new ZR-1Net Registry webpage for this.

[BigJohn]

a bit of off topic coming along with modification details.



Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) and didn't loose any (yet)
but they are stressed out waiting for the repair job to be done.

rotted chicken guts. .... yummmy :p

I'm thinking the urethane (actually polyurethane) bushings
will go in with an added zerk fitting to grease away any squeaks
on down the road a few years. I did this to the lower bushings and
it's already come in handy. I guess I'm getting farther and farther from
NCRS but she still looks like a ZR-1 and the FSM is still mostly accurate
for her.

I see the need to begin putting together a painfully accurate and detailed list of mods. I think I'll use the "profile" area of the new ZR-1Net Registry webpage for this.

Cool!
Sounds good to me!!!!!!!!!!


:cheers:

[Kevin]

fix the ac
find/install harness bar with gopro mount
FIX THE GOD DAMN HEAD LINER!

would also love to have a way to run a usb drive to listen to music.

[chriskinzel]

New fuel injectors
New carpet
I have the Tune Trapper. It only works fair. Still looking for a good antenna.

[vilant]

-Replacing front shocks
-New battery cables
-New Goodyear serpentine belt
Unless something else goes wrong (keeping my fingers crossed), I should be good to go for a while. :cheers:

[efnfast]

Nothing major.
Just installed the headlights I bought from GC.
Also did my own oil change for the frist time, usually take it to the garage, he only charges me 20 bucks, worth it for the chance to get under it.
The console cover I bought from 91zrocket.
Buff out the paint with the Adams stuff wife bought me for Xmas.
Injectors, maybe. Not giving me trouble yet, but I know they're due.
Also looking at a Greg Smith 4 poster. There's a distributer locally, so no freight.

[Fully Vetted]

Put on my Series One's
Install my Air Filter cover
Put on all the Carter bling I've ordered
Install my new sunvisors
Send Bilstein's out for rebuild
Fix drivers side door with possible repaint

Gonna be a busy 2 months :D

[RICKYRJ1]

Hey folks, I thought it was time to share what we all have planned for our Zs in 2013. I'm on my arse and was supposed to do some of these in 2012, but somehow other priorities too precedence and it never happened. Some of my plans are dependent on if I am moving back to Hawaii in a few months, but none the less, here are my plans:

1. Remove power antenna and install tune trapper stealth unit under rear tray; plug hole for now until I can shave hole with new paint job (on the shelf, need to find plug and paint)
2. HID headlight conversion (on the shelf)
3. Install DRM coilover suspension with new FX3 shocks and Banski complete C4 rear kits (waiting for DRM kit, Carter brackets, and Banski set-up)
4. Install C5 mirrors (on the shelf and already painted color matched)
5. Replace steering wheel with Momo competition and install NRG hub quick release/lock (on the shelf)
6. Make Christmas wreath for next year out of stock steering wheel once removed (XMas 2013)
7. Put SW headers back on and install new SW X pipe w/Dynomax Ultraflo 17220 (single 3" in/out) and Pypes Challenger tips (on the shelf)
8. Autometer dual gauge pillar mount with wide band A/F and fuel pressure gauges (have mount, need gauges)
9. Repair/replace two front speakers that are not working



Not in any particular order. Happy modding in 2013!:handshak:

Craig



Nice list Craig, I'm looking to do steering wheel also, DRM coil overs, hopefully redo the interior with leather and Alcantara.

[cvette98pacecar]

Nice list Craig, I'm looking to do steering wheel also, DRM coil overs, hopefully redo the interior with leather and Alcantara.

I heard about the Alcantara. All you need now is put a couple of Italian horses on that car and you should be done.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Nice list Craig, I'm looking to do steering wheel also, DRM coil overs, hopefully redo the interior with leather and Alcantara. Thanks Ricky. I've spend more than double the value of the car already, but that is the fun I guess. I can't wait to see your steering wheel and Alcantara.............it sounds sweet.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Re-re building a 91' LT5 (making it even better), Re-building a 90' LT5, with parts from a third 90 LT5 ;)
With a 95' LT5 crate engine standing by just in case I mess up the 90' and 91' rebuilds :sign10:

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/A%20Engine%20LT5/SLT5CrateEng1_zps12b3bf6c.jpghttp://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/A%20Engine%20LT5/SLT5CrateEng6_zps99634696.jpg

Basically just have barrels of fun :D

LT5 Rebuild Tricks (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-zr-1-discussion/3005470-tech-info-lt5-modifications-rebuild-tricks-500-hp-4.html#post1581690539)

I'm jealous...........I wish I had your money and time. Friggin sweet......:cheers:

[sammy]

aalready spent my wad at coreys ,having the secondaries taken out and putting on a set of his headers( taking the stainless works out ) and getting her tuned. coreys headers are just like the jeals a very nice quality piece . now to putting the black car back together as money comes available

[WARP TEN]

Thanks Ricky. I've spend more than double the value of the car already, but that is the fun I guess....

Craig I can sure second that--and I mean both parts. Haibeck 500 package and some ther fixes/mods should get the car back in a few weeks, just in time to put it up on the rack for the rest of the winter. Looking forward to Spring!--Bob

[sammy]

because i believe they cost at least 10 hp compared to the jeals/ corey headers . the pipe lengths go from 10 to 22 in compared to coreys/ jeals 18 - 22 in. and his collector has a nice gradual decrease compared to the stainless works .which look like a small bowl then going into a 3 in pipe . my black car went from 110 at the strip to 114.5 with the header change .from stk to jeals and the callaway car went from 113.5 to 116. with the stainless works . i know that isnt the perfect info , i wish i had the 600 in fuel to take the white car back to coreys for a redyno after doing the headers to get an actual dyno figure comparo but i didnt have time to do a before and after at his place . installed the headers at bill bs on the way home .bottem line for me is i want the best piece i can put on my car and coreys headers were to me the best out there.jmho

[Hog]

because i believe they cost at least 10 hp compared to the jeals/ corey headers . the pipe lengths go from 10 to 22 in compared to coreys/ jeals 18 - 22 in. and his collector has a nice gradual decrease compared to the stainless works .which look like a small bowl then going into a 3 in pipe . my black car went from 110 at the strip to 114.5 with the header change .from stk to jeals and the callaway car went from 113.5 to 116. with the stainless works . i know that isnt the perfect info , i wish i had the 600 in fuel to take the white car back to coreys for a redyno after doing the headers to get an actual dyno figure comparo but i didnt have time to do a before and after at his place . installed the headers at bill bs on the way home .bottem line for me is i want the best piece i can put on my car and coreys headers were to me the best out there.jmho
So 2.5mph with the SW's and 4.5 with the Jeals.

Was there any exhaust changes at all, or are these purely header results.
Was the weather close for the B4's and afters?

Comparable 1/4 mile mph results are just as good and sometimes better for hp comparison purposes than some of the chassis dyno info out there IMO.

Thanks for sharing.

peace
Hog

[sammy]

no the changes were headers only . the black car had a flowmaster exhaust and the white car a corsa at the time of the changes . also a big plus with coreys headers is it comes with everything needed to hook up your exhaust and extensions for the o2 sensors.

[XfireZ51]

no the changes were headers only . the black car had a flowmaster exhaust and the white car a corsa at the time of the changes . also a big plus with coreys headers is it comes with everything needed to hook up your exhaust and extensions for the o2 sensors.

Brad,

Did you connect the Corey headers to the Corsa or switch that out as well?

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Craig I can sure second that--and I mean both parts. Haibeck 500 package and some ther fixes/mods should get the car back in a few weeks, just in time to put it up on the rack for the rest of the winter. Looking forward to Spring!--Bob Bob that sounds awesome and that is what I'm lacking right now is a good tune from one of the masters to maximize the power from the mods...........

[sammy]

Brad,

Did you connect the Corey headers to the Corsa or switch that out as well?cominic , when i switched out the stk exhaust to the stainless works headers the car had the corsa exhaust.the mile an hr increase on my previous post was with the corsa exhaust . later on i switched out the corsa for a exhaust that i made myself .i do have a recent dyno session with corey after we got rid of the secondaries but still had the stainless works exhaust. i did not get a chance to do the header change out @ coreys as time ran out .i have since installed coreys headers . i could do a somewhat local dyno session to see the improvement but it wouldnt be the same dyno as coreys. but would be a dyno jet which is what coreys is .i wish i had the money to go to coreys and do another dyno session with him. but 1600 miles is a long way to go for that and i just dont have those type of funds at this time . . i am planing on going to the drag strip in early feb (famoso) where i normally run and can report the results of that if you like .i do like the no secondary change alot plus seem to get about 1.5 mpg better on the freeway with it .

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Detail and decal my new toy. 1988 Corvette Challenge Car #98.

[sammy]

opps sorry for misspelling your name dominic

[efnfast]

Sammy, I thought Cominic was, well, comical.

[XfireZ51]

Sammy, I thought Cominic was, well, comical.

Yeah Sleeve, a real riot! :sign10::sign10:

[efnfast]

Thanks Com, LMAO.:sign10:

[BigJohn]

Detail and decal my new toy. 1988 Corvette Challenge Car #98.

Cool, are you going to vintage race it??

:cheers:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Cool, are you going to vintage race it??

:cheers:

Not sure yet. The plan is to restore it to Top Flight and get it judged. Then, I'll have fun with it.

[scottfab]

In the spring I'll be clay barring the rear end.
The build up of black soot back there leads to
more washing which leads to more swirl marks.
Longer days and milder temperatures needed for
beer and claybar.

[sammy]

Yeah Sleeve, a real riot! :sign10::sign10:i will never type on the computer without my glasses again . hehe

[cvette98pacecar]

Sam, Do you still have the Stainless works headers, and did you ever switch out your Brembo?

[sammy]

robert , hi yes i switched to coreys headers @ bill boudreaus on the way home . i gave him the headers to sell on his site ./ i need to switch out the brembos .we did a temp fix on the rotors and hats but it wont last long . times are tough trying to come up with the funds to put either stk brakes or c5 conversions on . the rotors and hats are toast but will want to sell the calipers once i do .

[cvette98pacecar]

robert , hi yes i switched to coreys headers @ bill boudreaus on the way home . i gave him the headers to sell on his site ./ i need to switch out the brembos .we did a temp fix on the rotors and hats but it wont last long . times are tough trying to come up with the funds to put either stk brakes or c5 conversions on . the rotors and hats are toast but will want to sell the calipers once i do .

I will give Corey a call on the Headers, When you are ready to sell the Calipers let me know.

[Jagdpanzer]

Finishing the 402 build.
Made a bit of progress over the Holidays.

Bryant 4.00" LT5 stroker cranshaft all prepped and ready to go in:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0061_1_zpsed73fec3.jpg

With the longer stroke crank had to notch the block some to allow the rods to clear:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0035_zps78388a90.jpg

Cylinder liners installed and deckplate honed, ready for the crankshaft to go in:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0102_1_zps0e3732b7.jpg

Crankshaft installed, Permabond A136 sealant layed down:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0116_1_zps11b6f1af.jpg

Lower housing installed and torqued down to specs:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0122_zps2644e1ed.jpg

Crankshaft end play checked:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0128_1_zpsa476909e.jpg

Now ready for the rods & pistons to go in.

[LGAFF]

Those torque angle meters are horrible took 3 of them to finish my build....

[Fully Vetted]

I'm curious what kind of power you're expecting when this monster is complete? Is it going to be NA or are any power adders planned (as if they were needed)?

[Jagdpanzer]

I'm curious what kind of power you're expecting?

I'll be happy with a fat torque curve and a solid 500 hp at the wheels.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Finishing the 402 build.
Made a bit of progress over the Holidays.

Bryant 4.00" LT5 stroker cranshaft all prepped and ready to go in:



With the longer stroke crank had to notch the block some to allow the rods to clear:



Cylinder liners installed and deckplate honed, ready for the crankshaft to go in:



Crankshaft installed, Permabond A136 sealant layed down:



Lower housing installed and torqued down to specs:



Crankshaft end play checked:



Now ready for the rods & pistons to go in.

Wow, Phil that sounds and looks awesome.:thumbsup: I wish I could get a hold of the 90 for sale in Hawaii (dealer wants too much and the car is a trashed beyond restoration) that I want to use as a parts car then I would want to build another motor like this. Thanks for sharing. Craig

[Hog]

I'll be happy with a fat torque curve and a solid 500 hp at the wheels.
Here are some specs from a 1990 ZR-1 that is currently for sale at Lingenfelter. The 402 LT5 was built at Lingenfelter PE in 1998. Thought you may be interested in the dyno numbers.

LPE 402 CID LT5 Engine
623 crankshaft horsepower
540 crankshaft torque
492 rear wheel horsepower
441 rear wheel torque
JE Forged Pistons
Forged LT5 crankshaft
LPE steel cylinder liners
LPE Ported LT5 cylinder heads
LPE Titanium valve spring retainers
LPE Stainless steel intake & exhaust valves
LPE ZR1 intake & exhaust camshafts
LPE ZR1 long tube headers
Borla stainless steel exhaust system
Upgraded brakes
Roll bar
Fikse forged 17" three peice custom wheels
27540ZR17 / 31535ZR17 tires *


Your 402 is gonna be a very fun ride.

peace
Hog

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hey folks, I thought it was time to share what we all have planned for our Zs in 2013. I'm on my arse and was supposed to do some of these in 2012, but somehow other priorities too precedence and it never happened. Some of my plans are dependent on if I am moving back to Hawaii in a few months, but none the less, here are my plans:

1. Remove power antenna and install tune trapper stealth unit under rear tray; plug hole for now until I can shave hole with new paint job (on the shelf, need to find plug and paint)
2. HID headlight conversion (on the shelf)
3. Install DRM coilover suspension with new FX3 shocks and Banski complete C4 rear kits (waiting for DRM kit, Carter brackets, and Banski set-up)
4. Install C5 mirrors (on the shelf and already painted color matched)
5. Replace steering wheel with Momo competition and install NRG hub quick release/lock (on the shelf)
6. Make Christmas wreath for next year out of stock steering wheel once removed (XMas 2013)
7. Put SW headers back on and install new SW X pipe w/Dynomax Ultraflo 17220 (single 3" in/out) and Pypes Challenger tips (on the shelf)
8. Autometer dual gauge pillar mount with wide band A/F and fuel pressure gauges (have mount, need gauges)
9. Repair/replace two front speakers that are not working


Just an updated to add 2 more items that I just ordered today from www.vette2vette.com:

10. 86-96 C4 No Flex Frame Stiffener Bar System
11. 90-93 Steering Column Housing Support w/new pivot pins

I added the oversized pins to the column last year, but it is not doing the trick and I'm not happy about the movement. I also want to stiffen up the chassis if possible and another while I'm at it install when I do the coilovers, etc.

[RICKYRJ1]

Finishing the 402 build.
Made a bit of progress over the Holidays.

Bryant 4.00" LT5 stroker cranshaft all prepped and ready to go in:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0061_1_zpsed73fec3.jpg

With the longer stroke crank had to notch the block some to allow the rods to clear:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0035_zps78388a90.jpg

Cylinder liners installed and deckplate honed, ready for the crankshaft to go in:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0102_1_zps0e3732b7.jpg

Crankshaft installed, Permabond A136 sealant layed down:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0116_1_zps11b6f1af.jpg

Lower housing installed and torqued down to specs:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0122_zps2644e1ed.jpg

Crankshaft end play checked:

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg333/pwasinger/IMG_0128_1_zpsa476909e.jpg

Now ready for the rods & pistons to go in.
I feel to really maximize the total performance of that engine build it will need to be deployed into the proper car. I have done some extensive research and all the data points to a 95 black ZR-1 in NJ. I'll put you in contact with the owner (real nice guy!) Thanks for the engine porn

[Paul Workman]

Here are some specs from a 1990 ZR-1 that is currently for sale at Lingenfelter. The 402 LT5 was built at Lingenfelter PE in 1998. Thought you may be interested in the dyno numbers.

LPE 402 CID LT5 Engine
623 crankshaft horsepower
540 crankshaft torque
492 rear wheel horsepower
441 rear wheel torque
JE Forged Pistons
Forged LT5 crankshaft
LPE steel cylinder liners
LPE Ported LT5 cylinder heads
LPE Titanium valve spring retainers
LPE Stainless steel intake & exhaust valves
LPE ZR1 intake & exhaust camshafts
LPE ZR1 long tube headers
Borla stainless steel exhaust system
Upgraded brakes
Roll bar
Fikse forged 17" three peice custom wheels
27540ZR17 / 31535ZR17 tires *


Your 402 is gonna be a very fun ride.

peace
Hog

Had me drooling...right up to the part about the exhaust system. Unless Borla has come up with a higher flow system than what was on my 350 LT5. No resonance, but things like the twin tubes in the resonator being less than 2" in diameter, in and out, and the muffs with similar restrictions.

For that kind of HP, you might want to think about a 3" system, e.g., the Watson or SW headers w/ 1-7/8 - 2" primaries (respectively), the 3" SW X-pipe, and the Dynamax 3" in/twin 2" outlet muffs and either a vacuum or an electric "flapper".

For the 350-368 LT5s, Mark has good things to say about Corsa. However, applicability to a big inch LT5 gives me pause, as the FBI gang seems to favor the (above) mentioned scenario for the big inch motors (e.g.,Bob G; 427, Kevin C; 441, Al D; 441, Dominic S; "500" pkg 350, my "500" pkg 350 (soon as I can get over to Al's to have the muffs installed)

Just a thought.

P.

[rkreigh]

I think Mark claimed the corsa 2.5 system actually flowed a bit better than the newer versions of the B&B 3.0 due to the restrictive mufflers. that surprised me a bit.

I'd like to update the interior with red/black door panels, and maybe even eventually red/black seat covers

would even consider some updated aftermarket seats if I can find something comfortable.

still trying to wear out the LSV 390. not having any luck 80k miles and still pulling strong. eventually I'd like to repaint the engine, but I have a hard time painting over the sigs from Dave, Graham and John L.

another small project is updating to the newer dewitts dual fans to hopefully cure the temps slowly creeping up with the AC on in 90 plus days. it takes about 40 min in traffic, but it does happen eventually.