How Many miles?

[BlackSheepz]

Hey folks, new to the forum. I don't own a ZR-1 (yet) but have been looking for one for a long time, and am working on buying one with 18k miles down the road from me. My "normal" Corvettes LT1 92 and 88 have 63250 and 62075 respectively and I wouldn't hesitate to drive them on a trip any distance.

I am curious though. I've seen how reliable these engines are, and I've seen the list of 100k+ cars that haven't had any major work. I've also read the article in 2013's Vette magazine about the ZR-1 owner who went on a 10,000 mile road trip and their car started with 120k miles!

How many miles does everyone have on their ZR-1? I asked this over at the Corvette Forum too and had a few responses, but am interested to see what the answer is over here since I'd bet more ZR-1 owners are on this forum.

Thanks for appeasing my curiosity and have a great 4th of July!

:salute:

[We Gone]

Same as CF ;)

[BlackSheepz]

Same as CF ;)

Funny We Gone, you were the first to answer over there too! lol:cheers:

[We Gone]

Funny We Gone, you were the first to answer over there too! lol:cheers:

Glad you came over to the Net, I sure hope you get the ZR-1, I'm retired and have lots of time.

Bought my 90 @ 19k sold at 50k
91 @ 9k now has 57k
93 @ 24k now has 30K

As far as maintenance goes. I had to replace the water pump, injectors and clutch on the 90 it had sat for some time before I got it. The other two have only been voluntary improvements or normal maintenance.

[efnfast]

I bought my 90 5 years ago with 35K, currently have 70K.

[Paul Workman]

Bought mine in 2007 w/ 35k on it then. Now at 57k miles

Time seems to run the clock on-

-many of the soft (seals, etc) parts, especially those that get heated,
-some electrical components, including some electronic parts such as the various filter capacitors (e.g., used in the Bose sound system), and the shellac insulation used on the ignition coils, and injectors windings. And, alcohol wrecks havoc (especially) with the stock 90-92 injectors.
-Windshields have a reflective film laminated in the glass which tends to deteriorate from the edges inward (aka "delamination" or just "delam")
-interior vinyl and carpet - especially susceptible to direct sun and/or high heat.
-tires too become hard and brittle and unsafe after decades.
-water pumps, for some reason too seem to "run the clock" and age whether or not the car was driven or not. (Mine died in the middle 40k miles)


Then there's wear items which should be replaced as needed, e.g., clutch components, wheel bearings (especially if tracked a lot), plugs, brake pads...stuff like that, i.e, normal wear and tear stuff.

These ^^ are the things my Z required since I bought it in 2007. You might notice, with exception of the injectors (alcohol issues), and maybe coils, the engine and drive train has been solid as are most Zs - you can ask around!

I wouldn't (and don't) give it a moment of thought to jump in and go for a long trip, e.g., cross country (I live in IL) to the Appalachian Mts to spend 3 days chasing around with other ZR-1 nuts before ending up in Bowling Green for festivities there.

And, I don't baby her either! It has now been 5 seasons ago now that I ported the LT5 and installed headers, etc. bringing it to 500+ hp with no issues or regrets! It is truly a "BEAST", and an adrenalin rush beit a short blast or long haul.

I've overhauled and hotrodded SBCs and Chevys since 1969, and I feel that all I came to know with regard to reliability, especially if driven hard - hard is pretty much confined to those motors. All that goes right out the window with the Z, especially at the 500+ hp level! The kind of punishment and revs I've subjected this motor to since i bought it probably would have destroyed (or worn extensively) a number of SBCs. These engines especially, along with the ZF etc (maintained properly) are bullet proof, including having bumped the rev limiter to 7600 rpm (to make room for the power it is now making past 7000).

Welcome to the "Brothers of the Beast"! Hope to hear about your purchase in the near future. I don't know what if anything we can do for the "permagrin" it will put on your face. (That's more or less indelible, I guess. Oh, well!)

[QB93Z]

Welcome to the ZR-1 Net Registry Forum. My Yellow 1994 (The Alaska Z) now has 151,000 miles on it and still runs great. My 1993 Quasar Blue Z has 121,000 miles on it and is running strong. My 1990 Black Z has 43,000 miles. I just bought a 1995, 4,000 mile Dark Purple Z which now has 11,000 miles on it, and we will be adding more soon.

Along the way, I have replaced a few parts and done "tune ups" with plugs, injectors, plug wires, etc. and fixed some leaking oil seals. Overall the ZR-1's are very reliable cars.

Find a ZR-1 you like and enjoy it.

Jim

[carmine]

23 K

[randy ransome]

I bought my 95 about five years ago. It had 38 thousand miles now has about 53.
I've had my 91 for 2 years and it had 23k now has about 26. The 91 is a 368 CI with 442 RWHP. I did replace the injectors in my 91. 95 was my daily driver for about a year before retiring.

I drive fairly spirited, while out cruising, therefore I had to replace a few synchronizers in the 91 because of me trying to speed shift one too many times.

Welcome and remember Have Fun.

:USFlag:

[John Boothby]

Bought mine in 2005 with 65k. Now have 79.9k and am taking it on a 600 mile trip this week. Have done alot of work on it since I bought it, but everthing works and runs great!

John

[hiperf406]

We bought ours in 2001 with 12587 mi on it now has 43563.

[BlackSheepz]

Thanks for all the responces! Also sorry this post is going in Stereo in the CF too, but I wanted the largest sample size for my question, and I got it. It's great to see so many Z's b eing driven and enjoyed, thanks folks!

[dredgeguy]

Purchased mine 3 years ago with 52,000 and now have 74,000

[cvette98pacecar]

My 90 has 254K miles on it. I drove it from Atlanta to Michigan two years ago 800 miles straight in ten hours with 2 pit stops for fuel. No issue's at all.

I bought the car with 253K miles on it.

[Dynomite]

My 90 has 254K miles on it. I drove it from Atlanta to Michigan two years ago 800 miles straight in ten hours with 2 pit stops for fuel. No issue's at all.

I bought the car with 253K miles on it.

Is that 254,000 miles??
WOW.......:cheers:

Say.......do you happen to have any history of the maintenance on your ZR-1 with over 250,000 miles on it? What was replaced and when?

That would be very interesting :handshak:

[cvette98pacecar]

Is that 254,000 miles??
WOW.......:cheers:

Say.......do you happen to have any history of the maintenance on your ZR-1 with over 250,000 miles on it? What was replaced and when?

That would be very interesting :handshak:

All four of My Z's are fully documented. The only major upgrade to date for this car was the LPE "368" Sept 2003 at 190K Miles.
Transmission is original, Rear end was converted from 3.45 to 4.10 when the engine was done.
Currently undergoing a full restoration. Not because she needs it, But I want her to look as pretty as my other Z's. I am funny like that.


Not Complete
368/600? We can hope right. Maybe put her on a 175 dry shot.
Ram Dual disc Clutch - Will order from Jerry when the time comes.
D44 - I do not know whether I am going with 3.54 or 4.10 gears. Might just Leave the current D44 with 4.10 alone and take my extra D44 and rebuild with 3.54. Then Changeout rear ends when we do the half or 1-mile races.
Bat Wings Powder coated (Black 3.54, Crimson 4.10)
Engine compartment Blacked out with Crimson Red powder coating.
Ron Davis Radiator
Interior - Leather Wrapped Crimson Red with Black Carbon fiber fillers plates.
Exterior - 2010 Cadillac Diamond Black Pearl.


Complete:
ZFdoc Racing ZF trans - Complete
Entire suspension - 30MM front Sway, 26MM rear sway, DRM quick quarter suspension with Bias Spring, Synergy bushing, Everything powder coated to match the crimson interior. (Need to get the Camber Brackets (Crimson) Trailing Arms (Black) powder coated.
96 GS Calipers, Baer two piece Eradispeed rotors front and back. Calipers and Hats powder coated Crimson Red.
Interior - late model seats everything Leather Wrapped Crimson Red with Black Carbon fiber fillers plates. Might upgrade door panels to 95-96, I really like Jeff and Locobobs doors.
Pretty much it will be a new car with 254K on the odometer.

I am hoping to offer the Carbon fiber pieces to our members for right around a grand. I have two Extra complete interiors for 90-93 I am currently looking for 2 complete interiors for 94-94. Once I have these I am going to send them all out for Carbon treatment.
Radio Bezel, Shifter Bezel, Door handle Bezels, (4)AC/Heating Vents, DIC, Gauge cluster bezel, Headlight switch and the window switches.

[WARP TEN]

Can't top Robert, but I bought my '93 Quasar Blue Oct. 1994 from original owner with 6,000 miles on it. Sold it in 2007 with 74,000 miles. According to current owner, still running strong at 121,000 miles. Bought my '95 Polo Green in May 2012 with 21,000 miles and it now has 31,400 miles and a Haibeck 510 package. --Bob

[JThomas]

Same as I responded on CF :cheers:

[cvette98pacecar]

Can't top Robert, but I bought my '93 Quasar Blue Oct. 1994 from original owner with 6,000 miles on it. Sold it in 2007 with 74,000 miles. According to current owner, still running strong at 121,000 miles. Bought my '95 Polo Green in May 2012 with 21,000 miles and it now has 31,400 miles and a Haibeck 510 package. --Bob

Same as I responded on CF :cheers:

Joe, Since I have known you I do not think I remember you having any corvette longer than three years.

I would love to have the time to put 245K miles on any sports car. The truth of the matter is my highest mileage car is my wifes 2003 50th Anniversary with 42K and some change. For all of you out there that drive your cars kudos to you.

[ZZZZZR1]

Purchased my car with 20k miles 11 years ago

Now well over 83k HARD miles!

Planning on 2 big trips this year

:cheers:

David

[Dynomite]

1990 58k miles #3032 (last one sold to public)
1990 38K miles #72 (one of the first)
1990 76K miles #2967
1991 53K miles #1427

ALL WITH.....
Mobile 1 M1-207 Oil Filter.
Amsoil 10W-40 Engine.
Castrol TWS 10W-60 Transmission.
Mobile 1 75W-90 Diffferential.
NAPA Green Coolant.
TB Coolant Blocked at Injector Housing.
Marc Haibeck Chips.
Carter Bling (Brake Fluid Reservoirs, Radiator Cap, Oil Filter Cover, TB Cover, Wiper Reservoir Cover, Coolant Overflow Cover).
Lee's MAP Sensor Cover Bling.
Billet Aluminum Oil Cap Bling.
Billet Aluminum Belt Tensioner Pulley.
Billet Aluminum Plug Wire Holders.
SS Braided Oil Cooler Lines and Fittings.
ALL with Jerry's NEW PCV Rubber Connectors.

Three with Ron Davis Radiator and one with Fluidyne Radiator.
Two with SW Full Exhaust and two with stock exhaust.
Two with Wilwood Two Piece Rotors and C5 Z06 Brakes.

Photos of ALL ZR-1s in my Profile ;)

[8cam]

I bought mine 18 months ago with 42k, after it had sat in a warehouse for 13 years. Needless to say it needed quite a few little things to make it reliable, and I probably put it through more than most since it's been my daily driver from day 1. So I find things and fix them while commuting, and it has been a great car. 55k miles on it now, going strong, and I would drive it anywhere.

[Racinfan83]

I got mine with 17,800 miles a little over 2 years ago - now has 20,300 on it. 600 of that was to Haibecks and back... ;)

[8cam]

I got mine with 17,800 miles a little over 2 years ago - now has 20,300 on it. 600 of that was to Haibecks and back... ;)

So aside from that trip, you're averaging 70 miles a month? I've done more than that in a supposedly temperamental Italian car. :D Get out and drive that thing!

[Racinfan83]

Yeah - it sits in garage for at least 4 months in winter because we have salt/beet juice/salt brine all over the roads. I took it an hour away to a show a couple weekends ago, going to another about 90 miles away in August. I work usually 6 days a week and wife works nights so we don't have much "us" time. That has seriously cut into "Vette time"...LOL
Not to mention I go to Corvette shows with the club I belong to, (won class in 5 out of 6 so far) - and I don't have the time to do a full day of cleaning before every show if I were to drive it more and get it dirty.. :o

[JThomas]

Joe, Since I have known you I do not think I remember you having any corvette longer than three years.

I would love to have the time to put 245K miles on any sports car. The truth of the matter is my highest mileage car is my wifes 2003 50th Anniversary with 42K and some change. For all of you out there that drive your cars kudos to you.

I owned my 2007 Corvette Z06 for eight years and put 50,000 miles on the car and loved it. That has been the longest I have owned a Corvette so far and I have had eight of them. The next closest was my '97 coupe for four years and my 2003 coupe for four years. :dancing

[johnboy89]

198K on mine and runs great!!!!

[JohnnyRockit]

I've owned mine for about 6 weeks now. Bought it with 22,000 miles and currently have 23,500 (drove it from Michigan to Texas).

[cvette98pacecar]

I've owned mine for about 6 weeks now. Bought it with 22,000 miles and currently have 23,500 (drove it from Michigan to Texas).

I made that drive with my Ruby. I just did it the other way.