Dyno Sheet Petition - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 07-10-2010

There are several on line petition sites that are free or very reasonable in costs.....wondering if anyone is interested in pursuing this? I did write up a quick note to attach and certainly open to redrafting....

Hello,

I am a proud member of the General Motors family, an owner of a C4 Corvette ZR-1, as well as a member of the ZR-1 registry. As you know, the C4 ZR-1 holds a special place in both Corvette and GM history; the first DOHC Corvette motor, the 24hr endurance record at Ft. Stockton, as well a placing the Corvette in supercar status with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini.

As a member of the ZR-1 Registry, we continue as caretakers of this unique automotive icon. Over the years, as support for the ZR-1 has dwindled and parts become scarce, we have pooled our resources to manufacture our own gaskets, bearings, and other items required to maintain the Heart of the Beast.

We have also pooled our resources to continue the development of the LT-5 motor, including development of large displacement small block LT-5s that produce over 600hp. Other automotive enthusiasts are amazed as this 20 year old legend continues to compete with newer automotive technology.

Lastly, we are preservationist of history, collecting articles, preproduction pieces, as well as supporting NCRS restorations. However, one piece continues to elude us, the original dyno sheets from Mercury Marine, each one unique to each of the 6,939 ZR-1 LT-5 engines produced from 1990-1995. Currently, the dyno sheets are housed at the National Corvette Museum. We have been informed that GM forbids the distribution of these sheets to the public.

We are writing to you requesting that the dyno sheets be released, in copy form, to current owners of C4 ZR-1s so that we can add this final piece to the legendary puzzle. Certainly this is a great opportunity to generate revenue and support for the National Corvette Museum as well as display your support for caretakers of this unique piece of GM history.
We anxiously await your reply and thank you for your time.

secondchance · 07-10-2010

Count me in!

tomtom72 · 07-10-2010

Man Lee nice writing talents! You are the Wordsmith!

Okay, I'm in. I would pay to obtain a copy of my motor's original MM test cell dyno sheet.

What do i do to support your efforts in this matter? Sorry if I'm a bit dense....but whom do I write to in support of your effort?

Tom

RUSSELL · 07-10-2010

Count me in too!!

carter200 · 07-10-2010

me too

XfireZ51 · 07-10-2010

Well put!

bdw18_123 · 07-10-2010

I'm in!

PhillipsLT5 · 07-10-2010

You write well, lessons from JVD?
I'm in

vettn71 · 07-10-2010

Lee

I'm in all the way. I spoke with Johnny Downs, the Board member representative for the Lone Star Corvette Club to the NCM. Johnny said he would ask around, and if owners are willing to pony up the dollars, he doesn't know why the NCM wouldn't work something out

Jim

ZZZZZR1 · 07-10-2010

Lee,

I've talked with the NCM extensively and said there is no way we can get them... (no matter how much we contribute)

Things might change in time, but I've brought it up for the past 2 years with no potential in sight.

I'd be happy to join up in the petition though!

David

07-10-2010	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,191	Dyno Sheet Petition There are several on line petition sites that are free or very reasonable in costs.....wondering if anyone is interested in pursuing this? I did write up a quick note to attach and certainly open to redrafting.... Hello, I am a proud member of the General Motors family, an owner of a C4 Corvette ZR-1, as well as a member of the ZR-1 registry. As you know, the C4 ZR-1 holds a special place in both Corvette and GM history; the first DOHC Corvette motor, the 24hr endurance record at Ft. Stockton, as well a placing the Corvette in supercar status with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. As a member of the ZR-1 Registry, we continue as caretakers of this unique automotive icon. Over the years, as support for the ZR-1 has dwindled and parts become scarce, we have pooled our resources to manufacture our own gaskets, bearings, and other items required to maintain the Heart of the Beast. We have also pooled our resources to continue the development of the LT-5 motor, including development of large displacement small block LT-5s that produce over 600hp. Other automotive enthusiasts are amazed as this 20 year old legend continues to compete with newer automotive technology. Lastly, we are preservationist of history, collecting articles, preproduction pieces, as well as supporting NCRS restorations. However, one piece continues to elude us, the original dyno sheets from Mercury Marine, each one unique to each of the 6,939 ZR-1 LT-5 engines produced from 1990-1995. Currently, the dyno sheets are housed at the National Corvette Museum. We have been informed that GM forbids the distribution of these sheets to the public. We are writing to you requesting that the dyno sheets be released, in copy form, to current owners of C4 ZR-1s so that we can add this final piece to the legendary puzzle. Certainly this is a great opportunity to generate revenue and support for the National Corvette Museum as well as display your support for caretakers of this unique piece of GM history. We anxiously await your reply and thank you for your time. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 07-10-2010 at 09:37 AM.

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secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,704	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition Count me in!

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tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition Man Lee nice writing talents! You are the Wordsmith! Okay, I'm in. I would pay to obtain a copy of my motor's original MM test cell dyno sheet. What do i do to support your efforts in this matter? Sorry if I'm a bit dense....but whom do I write to in support of your effort? Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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RUSSELL Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brownwood Texas Posts: 117	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition Count me in too!!

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carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition me too __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,666	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition Well put!

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bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition I'm in! __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,450	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition You write well, lessons from JVD? I'm in

07-10-2010	#9
vettn71 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colleyville, TX Posts: 274	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition Lee I'm in all the way. I spoke with Johnny Downs, the Board member representative for the Lone Star Corvette Club to the NCM. Johnny said he would ask around, and if owners are willing to pony up the dollars, he doesn't know why the NCM wouldn't work something out Jim

07-10-2010	#10
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: Dyno Sheet Petition Lee, I've talked with the NCM extensively and said there is no way we can get them... (no matter how much we contribute) Things might change in time, but I've brought it up for the past 2 years with no potential in sight. I'd be happy to join up in the petition though! David