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New ZR-1 Owner · 09-01-2005

So I'm getting my first ZR this weekend. I'd like to know EVERYTHING there is to know about the LT5, specifically if there is someone out there who has a modified one and what type of luck you have had with it. Any different maintenance issues? Will a modified LT5 have a chance against the new LS7? I'd just love to chat with anyone who knows all about the ZR's. Mine will be a '94 with 22,000 miles.

Aurora40 · 09-01-2005

Yeah, have fun with it!

New ZR-1 Owner · 09-01-2005

One other thing. I read an article that came out recently (I think) that finally pitted the LT5 (375 hp) against a 2002 Z06. Both were raced by a professional driver and then the respective owners. I do believe that the LT5 won out by a hair. So... how does the LT5 stock 405 compare to the LS6 and the newly arrived LS7 Z06. Just wondering if a Haibeck modified would be anywhere in the ballpark to a new ZO6. Any objective guesses assuming 580 hp (475 rwhp) on the LT5?

Z Factor · 09-01-2005

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Originally Posted by New ZR-1 Owner

I'd like to know EVERYTHING there is to know about the LT5,

First, hello and welcome to the forum.

Second, may I suggest you list your location by going into your User CP so that others will have a general idea where you live.

You will find that many people have modified their ZR-1's from simple bolt-ons to full blown race cars with nitrous and turbos. As to maintenance issues and everything there is to know, I'd suggest you review these links first;

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_faq.htm

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_specs.htm

You will see other related links so have some fun exploring everything about ZR-1's.

You should also join the ZR-1 Net Registry, (link provided)

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/index.htm

Feel free to ask any specific questions as we have some very helpful and knowledgeable members here.

We Gone · 09-01-2005

Welcome & Congrats... Don't forget to turn the Key On

Tell us where you are from..I'm sure any members near you would love to you and talk ZR-1's

Aurora40 · 09-01-2005

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Originally Posted by New ZR-1 Owner

One other thing. I read an article that came out recently (I think) that finally pitted the LT5 (375 hp) against a 2002 Z06. Both were raced by a professional driver and then the respective owners. I do believe that the LT5 won out by a hair. So... how does the LT5 stock 405 compare to the LS6 and the newly arrived LS7 Z06. Just wondering if a Haibeck modified would be anywhere in the ballpark to a new ZO6. Any objective guesses assuming 580 hp (475 rwhp) on the LT5?

That seems pretty unlikely. The 2002 Z06 is a few hundred pounds lighter, has 30 more horsepower, and can hook up a lot better. I think completely stock, the Z06 would beat a 375 horse ZR-1 pretty easily, at least in the 1/4 mile.

petefias · 09-01-2005

[QUOTE=how does the LT5 stock 405 compare to the LS6 and the newly arrived LS7 Z06. Just wondering if a Haibeck modified would be anywhere in the ballpark to a new ZO6. Any objective guesses assuming 580 hp (475 rwhp) on the LT5?[/QUOTE]

You're comparing a 10+ year old car against the "latest and greatest". I think you would need at least 600 hp to outaccelerate the new Z06. You would loose on a road course. The ZR1 is much heavier than the Z06.

I posted a very similar question and the consensus was that it is a loosing proposition to build a ZR1 415 instead of buying a stock new Z06.

Chevy brags about performance/cost ratio, I'd say try this scenario: buy a used ZR1 for $20K that already has a some mods on it. For the price of a Honda Civic you won't stop smiling.

Pete '95 #442

Nick · 09-01-2005

Congrats and welcome to the club! I think you'd be hard pressed to keep up with a new Z06, but once you get your car and spend some time at 7,000 rpm's, I'm not sure you'll really care...

cuisinartvette · 09-01-2005

Good to hear the enthusiasm, your'e definitely in the right place.
You'll pick up some great pointers here from guys who know how to make these beasts run. To give you some encouragement I recently bested a C6 M6 at the track by .5 in the 1/4, and was traction limited. These arent the latest and greatest as the above poster stated, but they are IMO a great bang for the buck!

WB9MCW · 09-02-2005

post a pic....congrats

09-01-2005	#1
New ZR-1 Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 6	NEW to the ZR-1. Any words to the wise? So I'm getting my first ZR this weekend. I'd like to know EVERYTHING there is to know about the LT5, specifically if there is someone out there who has a modified one and what type of luck you have had with it. Any different maintenance issues? Will a modified LT5 have a chance against the new LS7? I'd just love to chat with anyone who knows all about the ZR's. Mine will be a '94 with 22,000 miles.

09-01-2005	#2
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,709	Yeah, have fun with it! __________________ Bob Saveland Former Owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,168	Welcome & Congrats... Don't forget to turn the Key On Tell us where you are from..I'm sure any members near you would love to you and talk ZR-1's __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold Last edited by We Gone; 09-01-2005 at 06:25 PM.

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Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 585	Congrats and welcome to the club! I think you'd be hard pressed to keep up with a new Z06, but once you get your car and spend some time at 7,000 rpm's, I'm not sure you'll really care... __________________ Nick ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #32 - lapsed...

09-01-2005	#9
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Good to hear the enthusiasm, your'e definitely in the right place. You'll pick up some great pointers here from guys who know how to make these beasts run. To give you some encouragement I recently bested a C6 M6 at the track by .5 in the 1/4, and was traction limited. These arent the latest and greatest as the above poster stated, but they are IMO a great bang for the buck! __________________ 1990 ZR1, 142,000 miles-Black on black 4.09's Haibeck chip, 3"exh, K&N, meth inj.

09-01-2005	#7
petefias Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 147	[QUOTE=how does the LT5 stock 405 compare to the LS6 and the newly arrived LS7 Z06. Just wondering if a Haibeck modified would be anywhere in the ballpark to a new ZO6. Any objective guesses assuming 580 hp (475 rwhp) on the LT5?[/QUOTE] You're comparing a 10+ year old car against the "latest and greatest". I think you would need at least 600 hp to outaccelerate the new Z06. You would loose on a road course. The ZR1 is much heavier than the Z06. I posted a very similar question and the consensus was that it is a loosing proposition to build a ZR1 415 instead of buying a stock new Z06. Chevy brags about performance/cost ratio, I'd say try this scenario: buy a used ZR1 for $20K that already has a some mods on it. For the price of a Honda Civic you won't stop smiling. Pete '95 #442

09-02-2005	#10
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,596	post a pic....congrats __________________ [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/SIG-2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif[/IMG] [FONT="System"][SIZE="3"]"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[/SIZE][/FONT]