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RJY · 07-18-2004

Hey folks... I'm preparing myself to begin the search for a ZR-1. There's just something about the C4 to me and the performance of the ZR-1 can't be questioned.

There's a couple of things that I'm in a quandry about. First of all, I have looked over the specs of the two different motors in these cars (year dependent of course) and I couldn't really see where there was anything mechanical that made the 30 HP difference. I even had a friend who has forgotten more things about Chevrolet motors and motors in general to look at the specs and he couldn't find that much either. Can someone let me in on what the difference is in the two motors enabling the 30 HP jump?

This brings me to my next question. Because of the performance of the 405 HP motor, I'm drawn to the '93-'95 models. Not to mention the fact that fewer numbers were made and the interiors were refined a bit. Should I persue the '93-'95 model year even though I may run across a few nice '91 or '92's? (I'm really not interested in the '90's because of the body style.) I realize the price difference and all that but I want to make an educated decision here because I essentially would be purchasing a car I would plan on having for many many years.

Any comment, input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! --RJ

WB9MCW · 07-21-2004

4 BOLT MAINS...2 BOLTS ON 90-92 VERY STRONG AS WELL NO AS BIG A DEAL AS TYPICAL ON OTHER MOTORS. MILD PORTING AND DIFFERENT CAM PROFILES GET THE EXTRA 30 HP ON THE DYNO BUT NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE ON THE TRACK...SEE THIS LINK AND LOOK AT THE TOP END SPEEDS AND TIMES!!! http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/zr1/zr1perf.html
YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH ANY MODEL YEAR THEY ARE ALL GREAT!!!! STYLE~PRICE AND MILES ON THE CAR WILL BE THE MAIN FACTORS!! FOR BEST TOTAL INFO GET A COPY OF "THE HEART OF THE BEAST" AND READ IT COVER TO COVER AND ULL BE AN EXPERT YOURSELF....AVAIL AT http://www.corvettemuseum.com/index.shtml IN THEIR STORE HAVE FUN!!! :!: :!:

RJY · 07-22-2004

Bryan... thanks for the follow-up!!! Looks like I might become a member of not only the Corvette family but the ZR-1 as well. I've arranged to purchase a '95 well maintained, low mileage ZR-1 and should take delivery next Friday.

Patiently counting the time

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WB9MCW · 07-26-2004

congrats rjy and welcome to the brotherhood of the zr-1ers!!!

Z Factor · 07-27-2004

Hello, and welcome RJY.

You can't go wrong with any year ZR-1, and I hope to hear that you pick up yours this coming week.

We Gone · 07-28-2004

Welcome...keep us posted

07-18-2004	#1
RJY Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2	Another .....I need some purchasing advice post Hey folks... I'm preparing myself to begin the search for a ZR-1. There's just something about the C4 to me and the performance of the ZR-1 can't be questioned. There's a couple of things that I'm in a quandry about. First of all, I have looked over the specs of the two different motors in these cars (year dependent of course) and I couldn't really see where there was anything mechanical that made the 30 HP difference. I even had a friend who has forgotten more things about Chevrolet motors and motors in general to look at the specs and he couldn't find that much either. Can someone let me in on what the difference is in the two motors enabling the 30 HP jump? This brings me to my next question. Because of the performance of the 405 HP motor, I'm drawn to the '93-'95 models. Not to mention the fact that fewer numbers were made and the interiors were refined a bit. Should I persue the '93-'95 model year even though I may run across a few nice '91 or '92's? (I'm really not interested in the '90's because of the body style.) I realize the price difference and all that but I want to make an educated decision here because I essentially would be purchasing a car I would plan on having for many many years. Any comment, input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! --RJ

07-21-2004	#2
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	4 BOLT MAINS...2 BOLTS ON 90-92 VERY STRONG AS WELL NO AS BIG A DEAL AS TYPICAL ON OTHER MOTORS. MILD PORTING AND DIFFERENT CAM PROFILES GET THE EXTRA 30 HP ON THE DYNO BUT NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE ON THE TRACK...SEE THIS LINK AND LOOK AT THE TOP END SPEEDS AND TIMES!!! http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/zr1/zr1perf.html YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH ANY MODEL YEAR THEY ARE ALL GREAT!!!! STYLE~PRICE AND MILES ON THE CAR WILL BE THE MAIN FACTORS!! FOR BEST TOTAL INFO GET A COPY OF "THE HEART OF THE BEAST" AND READ IT COVER TO COVER AND ULL BE AN EXPERT YOURSELF....AVAIL AT http://www.corvettemuseum.com/index.shtml IN THEIR STORE HAVE FUN!!! :!: :!: __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

07-26-2004	#4
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	congrats rjy and welcome to the brotherhood of the zr-1ers!!! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

07-28-2004	#6
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07-22-2004	#3
RJY Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2	Bryan... thanks for the follow-up!!! Looks like I might become a member of not only the Corvette family but the ZR-1 as well. I've arranged to purchase a '95 well maintained, low mileage ZR-1 and should take delivery next Friday. Patiently counting the time .

07-27-2004	#5
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Hello, and welcome RJY. You can't go wrong with any year ZR-1, and I hope to hear that you pick up yours this coming week.