ZR-1 Tuners NoVA and DC? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Helium3 · 02-19-2023

Hi All,

I've had Irene for a while and she hasn't run right. Very rich to say the least, and fouls out plugs very quick, not mention poor gas meilage etc. I've already taken her to DRM, Dempsey, Corvettes of Auburn and tried finding a tuner around the Manassas area. She has higher lift/duration cams and head porting. Otherwise all the fresh coilovers, paint, race seats etc are kind of a waste if the car isn't running right. Seems like most Corvette shops just work on C5 and newer.

Andy · 02-19-2023

Hi, have you spoken with Marc Haibek at all? It would not surprise me to find out he has prepared a car with very similar mods and have a tune in his files which would get you very close. I know he pulled such a rabbit out of the hat for me. Then it would be easy for you to send your chip in and have him retune it.

XfireZ51 · 02-19-2023

Following

tgonyaw · 02-21-2023

I ended up sending mine to Mark for the tuning along with other work needed.
Night and day difference. A pleasure to drive and cruise around in.

Ccmano · 02-23-2023

While seeking Haibecks advice is a great idea, you're probably located closer to Graham Behan in KY. Graham, if you don't know, was one of the original Lotus engineers that developed the LT5 engine. He now runs his own shop in KY. He is more than capable of resolving your issues. Here's his info...
H

Graham Behan, KY
Senior Lotus Engineer & mentor to virtually all of the most well known LT5 shops.
*Graham Behan*
New Concord, KY 42076
260-701-8860
email: grahambehan@yahoo.com

02-19-2023	#1
Helium3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Elkridge Posts: 34	ZR-1 Tuners NoVA and DC? Hi All, I've had Irene for a while and she hasn't run right. Very rich to say the least, and fouls out plugs very quick, not mention poor gas meilage etc. I've already taken her to DRM, Dempsey, Corvettes of Auburn and tried finding a tuner around the Manassas area. She has higher lift/duration cams and head porting. Otherwise all the fresh coilovers, paint, race seats etc are kind of a waste if the car isn't running right. Seems like most Corvette shops just work on C5 and newer.

02-19-2023	#2
Andy Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 35	Re: ZR-1 Tuners NoVA and DC? Hi, have you spoken with Marc Haibek at all? It would not surprise me to find out he has prepared a car with very similar mods and have a tune in his files which would get you very close. I know he pulled such a rabbit out of the hat for me. Then it would be easy for you to send your chip in and have him retune it. __________________ 1990 black on black #1042 - sadly - sold 1993 Ruby #140 - stock 1991 QB #1608 - heads and top end ported, Watson headers, B&B 3"exhaust, Haibeck chip, 4.10 gears

02-19-2023	#3
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,666	Re: ZR-1 Tuners NoVA and DC? Following __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

02-21-2023	#4
tgonyaw Join Date: May 2018 Location: VA Posts: 191	Re: ZR-1 Tuners NoVA and DC? I ended up sending mine to Mark for the tuning along with other work needed. Night and day difference. A pleasure to drive and cruise around in.

02-23-2023	#5
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: ZR-1 Tuners NoVA and DC? While seeking Haibecks advice is a great idea, you're probably located closer to Graham Behan in KY. Graham, if you don't know, was one of the original Lotus engineers that developed the LT5 engine. He now runs his own shop in KY. He is more than capable of resolving your issues. Here's his info... H Graham Behan, KY Senior Lotus Engineer & mentor to virtually all of the most well known LT5 shops. Graham Behan New Concord, KY 42076 260-701-8860 email: grahambehan@yahoo.com __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.