Just picked up a 91 blk/blk ZR 1 from gateway classics

[Vette73]

Car should be delivered in a few days ......If you go on there website you can see the car and a video.......Car looks great inside and out .....

My question is I hear a lot of issues with the fuel injectors due to the ethanol ..Has anyone not had any issues with the stock injectors?


( car is in the Chicago showroom and was listed for 19,995.......I picked it up for 18,500 plus 485 to ship to NY)

[G8nightman]

Welcome its nice to see a fellow New Yorker getting a Zr1 funny I bought mine from chicago as well I havent had any issues with my injectors I have 41000 miles on mine.

[Vette73]

Thanks nightman....
I have been looking for one for a few months...Thus one looks real clean so
I'm looking forward to seeing it come off the trailer...

I see a lot of the members putting down the number ZR 1 they have..I guess
That is printed on the VIN?

Thank you...

[G8nightman]

yea its the last 4# of the vin

[Kevin]

Just looked on their website, car looks great! Your number is 428. We're glad you found us here and hope that you consider signing up for membership with us. Welcome.

One thing I noticed is that the rear plate frame is missing. I'd call them and see if they have it or know where it is.

[XfireZ51]

A number of us here in Chicago could have done an on-site inspection for you.

[Kevin]

they have 90 940 and 941 too. Interesting

[efnfast]

Yes, the injectors are not ethanol tolerant and will need to be changed. When? Can't say. Welcome to the club. You'll find everything you need for your car here. -Steve

[FU]

A number of us here in Chicago could have done an on-site inspection for you.

I'd take him up on that offer Vette73 ! Esp. on a 91 . Just a suggestion.

[Vette73]

Thanks everybody.....You know it never even dawned on me to ask one of the
Members if they were in the area to check out the car..
They have a solid reputation Gateway so if anything I'm hoping it's fine...I have had my
73 convertible for 12 years now....

[We Gone]

Grats and welcome to the club.

[edram454]

Congratulations on your new zr1. If you havent heard, the black ones are the fastest. I hope it is exactly what you expect. Welcome to the Club.

ed ramos #3028

[Vette73]

Hey thank you guys.....Always been a big fan of the car....
Had a 76 coupe than found the 73 convertible ...Pulled out that smog filled
L- 48 and put a 40 over worked 350 w aluminum heads , hurst 4 speed..
Take great care of my stuff and will do the same for the ZR 1..

Thanks....John...

[Paul Workman]

Hello and WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEAST!

Chicago is home to a buncha ZR-1 nut; call ourselves the "FBI" (aka Fast BoyZ of IllinoiZ), home to a number of GURUs of the Beast, including Marc Haibeck, Pete (the Greek) =Jeff=, Dominic, Bob G and a more. Not waxers, but warriors!:dancing

Welcome to the madness. Hope you join the the club!

Paul.

[XfireZ51]

Vette73,

Wha part of Brooklyn? I'm from Bushwick.

[Vette73]

Hey Xfire...
I'm from Dyker Heights right near VZ bridge....

[XfireZ51]

Hey Xfire...
I'm from Dyker Heights right near VZ bridge....

Yeah the old Guinea Gangplank. Lived on Staten Island by S. Beach later.

[Z51JEFF]

Well,the injectors died in my 91 at 8,000 original miles so if the injectors in your car are original they will need to be replaced,not if but when.The good thing is everything you need to replace these are easily found including all the info you might need to do the job.

[Vette73]

Hey Jeff....
Yes I was reading an article actually a few about this issue...
It's funny,some cars have had the issue and some have not..
I was reading that the Accel injectors you get at Summit will do the trick.
I priced them at 297.00.....
I did send away for an additive that you can put in the gas, one ounce for
Every ten gallons......I'm not really big into throwing additives in the gas,but
It got a good write up online,so I will see how the car is when
It arrives...

Thank you ..

[Z51JEFF]

Hey Jeff....
Yes I was reading an article actually a few about this issue...
It's funny,some cars have had the issue and some have not..
I was reading that the Accel injectors you get at Summit will do the trick.
I priced them at 297.00.....
I did send away for an additive that you can put in the gas, one ounce for
Every ten gallons......I'm not really big into throwing additives in the gas,but
It got a good write up online,so I will see how the car is when
It arrives...

Thank you ..

The original injectors will fail,no question.Alot of options for injectors,Ive got the Accels.How many miles does the car have?

[Vette73]

Car has 42,000 miles.....

[edram454]

mine blew out the stock injectors 8k miles ago. I have 45k miles. replaced with rc injectors for about a grand.

ed ramos #3028

[Paul Workman]

Well, before changing the injectors, I would want to verify they were in fact needed. This can be done by reading the resistance across them immediately after the engine has reached operating temp.

I have the Accel 150821s and have had NO complaints in the 6 years the car has had them.:thumbsup: But, the price you quoted is only for 8 injectors. Alas, the LT5 is home for 16 injectors. (So, that doubles the reason to check them out. Raise your hand if you need info on performing the injector resistance check.)

FIC (C link) (http://fuelinjectorconnection.com/shop/viewcategory.php?groupid=106) is a supporter of the ZR-1 as well, and they include gaskets with an order (get the NEW stainless steel injectors!)

[Vette73]

Yes,after I posted the price, I'm like - wait, I need two sets
Of these......Lol....

[c4koh]

I'm in Brooklyn (Park Slope) but my car is in Fishkill (Dutchess County). Likely, yes, the fuel injectors need replacing, but they may already have been replaced.

You can easily check whether they're good or not by checking the resistance... a very useful post is here: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?p=17299 (and patting myself on the back, as I made the diagram lol)

Regards

Steve

[G8nightman]

We should have a NY ZR1 get together :fahne::fahne:

[Mystic ZR-1]

Keep an eye on the Northeast section of the forum.
We have GTGs etc often, even in the "off season"
All welcome!
Always open to new ideas!