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Originally Posted by Silverfox1
I'm new to the forum & currently own 2 1996 LT4s: a CE coupe & red/tan vert. I've always liked the C4 style & the time is right for a ZR-1.
In looking at a number of posts I see lots of mods that are popular, but what do you really "need?" I'm not gonna do any serious high performance driving or put on a lot miles.
I'm looking for Torch Red, Yellow or Aqua with any interior EXCEPT black; lo miles. Would appreciate any advice as well.  Located Los Angeles area.
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Can't help with Torch Red, Yellow or Aqua, but I do have a very nice Polo Green/Beige 95 for sale. I wasn't actually looking for a green one either but it came up at the right time so I bought it. It is low (31k) mileage, one of the last produced, stock appearing with about $25k of service and performance upgrades by the Marc Haibeck, the ZR1 Specialist. They include his 350/510 HP package (powerful but very reliable), 4.10 gears, a short throw but stock looking shifter and Michelin Pilot Sport tires. It is listed in this section (
http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24540) and there are plenty of pix and details about it. Also, many of the Net Registry members are familiar with it and/or have driven it if you have questions. And many members know me as well. I would be glad to talk with you about it if it is of interest.
No one actually
needs modifications. In terms of what modifications, if any, you might
want I can tell you what I have been through in 20 or so years of ZR-1 ownership. Your mileage may vary. I have had stock and done some simple bolt on mods like the short shifter and 4.10s. Then I wanted more power and went to headers and a Corsa Exhaust. Ended up with about 440-450 HP on my 93, which I sold in 2007 to a Registry member. When I decided to get back into the ZR-1 world in 2011 I decided that I absolutely wanted a stock late production 95. I found it after a year of searching, brought it here to Chicago, had Marc service it and do some of the bolt-ons I mentioned. Fine for a year or so but eventually I kept yearning for more power and kept lusting after the engines that had Marc's 510 HP letters emblazoned on the engine. It is a disease. Also my a stock 95 had a pretty crappy finish on the engine so I wanted it refinished. So I bit the bullet and had Marc do the work. It has been Great!! I rarely race it (drag raced it once, ran a 1/2 mile race and ran touring laps last NCM Motorsports Park at the Gathering this month; here's a video of that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBwK...layer_embedded). Otherwise it is a daily driver when the sun is out (not much here in Chicago this year!) I suggest you ask others on this forum who have had Marc's 500/510 or similar engines done to see how they like them. Great but not unmanageable power. BTW, it was originally a California car and could be put back to stock appearance and likely made to pass emissions with the take off parts I have.-Bob