1991 #1359

[scholtmj]

New to the forum, just picked up ZR-1 #1359. Vette Doctors Rx500 368 motor package, brembo brakes, headers and other things. 17,300 miles to date. Lots of stuff to do; Corsa, rear hatch seal, re-paint front/rear bumpers, new wheels with respectful tires, repaint top end and so on. Winter project is to CLEAN! This thing is filthly.

- Matt

Here are some pics:

[RICHARD TILL]

Nice car. :thumbsup: Now your one of us lucky few.

[bobbyhi]

Very nice looking ride:cool: You even have the fastest color - WHITE RULES...

[WB9MCW]

Very nice looking ride:cool: You even have the fastest color - WHITE RULES...

These white boyz round here kill me --- everybody knows "Once ya go Black ya never go Back" :thumbsup:

Welcome to the ZOO. :cheers:

[Riolo 1]

Your Car looks Great! love your engine, welcome to the club. I just joined last summer myself. I just love C4 Zr-1's once you own one you realize how are very Special these cars truely are. The best news is that they are only going up from here. I have #1055 Same color combo I call it Black Tie (best of both worlds ) looks like a tux.... I have the same wheels you have but I am trying a restro look with updated sawblades let me know what you think...My Kids said that they hated the sawblades but when I put the restro ones on they liked them.
I would like a independent view check me out at riolo 1

[flyin ryan]

I would like a independent view check me out at riolo 1Interesting...whats that supposed to be...Black Chrome? I don't mind it, kinda cool. I give an 'A' for effort though, you didn't take the 'easy' way out & put on some 'A'-molds, that's been a little too overdone by to many people, IMHO.

[scholtmj]

Your Car looks Great! love your engine, welcome to the club. I just joined last summer myself. I just love C4 Zr-1's once you own one you realize how are very Special these cars truely are. The best news is that they are only going up from here. I have #1055 Same color combo I call it Black Tie (best of both worlds ) looks like a tux.... I have the same wheels you have but I am trying a restro look with updated sawblades let me know what you think...My Kids said that they hated the sawblades but when I put the restro ones on they liked them.
I would like a independent view check me out at riolo 1

I like the black chrome look! Not sure about the red stripe, but to each his own. I have a set of 93' ZR-1 wheels I'm going to put on once I get GS front calipers to replace the Brembos. Everyone has A-molds, even Camaros, the 11" sawblade wheels are distinctive in my opinion. I’m also going to add 95/96 lower front fenders, powder coat the top end (competition yellow?) and re-install a role bar to make it drag strip legal. The new Corsa is going on soon, can't wait to hear the 368 + headers + Corsa.

[FU]

Nicecar Matt. I have the same color combo 1991 #842 . The 91 was also bought with a VDr's 368 in it. That 368 is now resting comfortably on an engine stand. The 441 engine took it's place.

[scholtmj]

Nicecar Matt. I have the same color combo 1991 #842 . The 91 was also bought with a VDr's 368 in it. That 368 is now resting comfortably on an engine stand. The 441 engine took it's place.

Thanks! I called Vette Docs trying to get info on my motor but they couldn't tell me much without the original owners name. They said they only did around 24 Rx500 packages, each were a little different, and they havn't touched an LT5 in about 5 years. How did your old 368 idle? Mine idles at around 1k rpm so it either has vacuum leaks, generous fuel curve or maybe different cams. My car used to have a roll bar in it too but it was cut out at some point.

[FU]

The 368 idled a little rougher than a stock LT5 , most likely the injectors going south. The 368 ran strong.

[scholtmj]

Well the Corsa system is installed and US131 Motorsports park is open tomorrow......better see how fast the Z is!

I can't believe the difference in interior noise between the flowmasters and the Corsa. I have a permi-grin all over again. I'm going to get some audio/video clips of the 368 + headers + Corsa.

[scholtmj]

Well my first 1/4 mile times of the season might be the only ones! After the drive home I noticed oil splattered on the underside of the hood and some smoke from the drivers side header. I knew I was leaking oil from the pan but maybe drag racing finally pushed the gasket out. I'll have to investigate.

Best run as follows:
+.4150 Reaction
1.97 60 ft (spun tires through first)
8.10 1/8 ET
91.6 1/8 MPH
10.44 1000' ET
105.86 1000' MPH

12.37 1/4 ET
117.5 1/4 MPH

[Hammer]

Well my first 1/4 mile times of the season might be the only ones! After the drive home I noticed oil splattered on the underside of the hood and some smoke from the drivers side header. I knew I was leaking oil from the pan but maybe drag racing finally pushed the gasket out. I'll have to investigate.

Best run as follows:
+.4150 Reaction
1.97 60 ft (spun tires through first)
8.10 1/8 ET
91.6 1/8 MPH
10.44 1000' ET
105.86 1000' MPH

12.37 1/4 ET
117.5 1/4 MPH

Well, I guess Flyin' Ryan's description of my car being "Stout" was right on. #458 with Open Lid/K&N - Haibeck Chip - Flowmaster Cat Back - Watson Small tube headers (that's all folks) in Boise went:
1.928 60 ft
8.137 1/8 ET
87.96 1/8 MPH
10.529 1000' ET
12.532 1/4 ET
112.79 1/4 MPH
The 368 ci shows in the MPH for sure.

[flyin ryan]

Well, I guess Flyin' Ryan's description of my car being "Stout" was right on. #458 with Open Lid/K&N - Haibeck Chip - Flowmaster Cat Back - Watson Small tube headers (that's all folks) in Boise went:
1.928 60 ft
8.137 1/8 ET
87.96 1/8 MPH
10.529 1000' ET
12.532 1/4 ET
112.79 1/4 MPH
The 368 ci shows in the MPH for sure.That wasn't small talk, #458 is a way above average unit considering what little you have done to it. All things considered I'm still impressed to this day :worship:

[scholtmj]

Updated pics. Solid top, new hoops. Poor quality blackberry pictures...

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR1-10.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR1-09.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR1-11.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR1-12.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR1-13.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR1-14.jpg

[VetteMed]

Nice wheels! :thumbsup:

[ScottZ95ZR1]

Nice wheels! :thumbsup:

I'll second that. They're spectacular, Matt ! :thumbsup:

[ZZZZZR1]

I'll second that. They're spectacular, Matt ! :thumbsup:

I agree as well.

Classy set of wheels ya got!!!!!!

:cool:


David

[HIZNHRZ]

Beautiful car. Great looking wheels!

[scholtmj]

On all fours
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR-1%201359/IMG_2280-1.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr221/unclescholt/ZR-1%201359/IMG_2288-1.jpg

[VetteMed]

Looks great, Matt!

[ZR-1 FAN]

One of our early year projects....I wasn't there but great to see this vintage series car still on the road kicking butt.

We are proud of the work we did and thank you and all for your efforts in keeping these cars around for all to see.

Thanks again and let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Ed M

[tomtom72]

:hello: Hi Ed.

:cheers:
Tom

[ZR-1 FAN]

:hello: Hi Ed.

:cheers:
Tom

Hey Tom, fancy finding you stalking here :). Hope all is well. I am still reeling from that great cruise up the Hudson :cheers:

Ed M