92 ZR-1 possible purchase - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

DaveK · 10-14-2006

Hi everyone

I'm looking at a '92 ZR-1 for sale advertised here:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=1&cardist=658

Some things look out of place though, so I am not sure if there is something iffy about the deal.

If you look at the pics the car has the '95 gills and a forced air induction system. I asked the buyer about any mods to the car and he said it was chipped, had an replacement exhaust and a 'racing' clutch.

The VIN checks out for a 92 though and comes up with a clear title.

Any feedback or comments would be appreciated.

Dave

Aurora40 · 10-14-2006

Doesn't seem to be forced-air on the inside. Looks like the later windshield cutout also, which I thought was 93+ but I could be wrong about that. I wonder what's written on the plenum?

DaveK · 10-15-2006

No there doesn't seem to be anything inside the engine bay - just the intake at the front.

The seller sent me some better quality pics. I've uploaded them to my site here - http://www.vette-dreams.com/92/92zr1.htm - in case that can help.

There's definitely something on the plenum but I still can't make it out. Some kind of 'tuner' plate perhaps?

RedRiderZR1 · 10-15-2006

It says "FORCED AIR". I assume it came with the Forced air duct in the front bumper.

DaveK · 10-15-2006

Of course... now I see it...

Aurora40 · 10-15-2006

What's with the door handles? The exhaust tips look stock, though that doesn't mean the exhaust is. The wheels look chromed, especially compared to the center caps. You might find out the specifics on the "racing" clutch. If it's a single-mass flywheel, it may have more gear noise than normal when idling.

Nothing looks horrible about the car from the picts, though. Go check it out and take it for a spin.

40th#381 · 10-16-2006

I see the Intake air temp sensor has been moved

Jan

DaveK · 10-16-2006

The owner is currently in Thailand and doesn't seem to know much about the history of the car.

tomtom72 · 10-20-2006

My eyes must be going! Does any one see in the second picture some hood brackets that are not the usual black color?

Maybe its the angle that the light is hitting them but they look like bare metal to me???

Tom

ffvetteman · 10-20-2006

I see its in WI. It says boycsiville(?) not sure where that is.

10-14-2006	#1
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	92 ZR-1 possible purchase Hi everyone I'm looking at a '92 ZR-1 for sale advertised here: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=1&cardist=658 Some things look out of place though, so I am not sure if there is something iffy about the deal. If you look at the pics the car has the '95 gills and a forced air induction system. I asked the buyer about any mods to the car and he said it was chipped, had an replacement exhaust and a 'racing' clutch. The VIN checks out for a 92 though and comes up with a clear title. Any feedback or comments would be appreciated. Dave

10-14-2006	#2
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase Doesn't seem to be forced-air on the inside. Looks like the later windshield cutout also, which I thought was 93+ but I could be wrong about that. I wonder what's written on the plenum? __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

10-15-2006	#4
RedRiderZR1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 75	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase It says "FORCED AIR". I assume it came with the Forced air duct in the front bumper. __________________ 1990 Bright Red ZR1 #41 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #415

10-15-2006	#5
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase Of course... now I see it... __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

10-15-2006	#6
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase What's with the door handles? The exhaust tips look stock, though that doesn't mean the exhaust is. The wheels look chromed, especially compared to the center caps. You might find out the specifics on the "racing" clutch. If it's a single-mass flywheel, it may have more gear noise than normal when idling. Nothing looks horrible about the car from the picts, though. Go check it out and take it for a spin. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

10-15-2006	#3
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase No there doesn't seem to be anything inside the engine bay - just the intake at the front. The seller sent me some better quality pics. I've uploaded them to my site here - http://www.vette-dreams.com/92/92zr1.htm - in case that can help. There's definitely something on the plenum but I still can't make it out. Some kind of 'tuner' plate perhaps?

10-16-2006	#7
40th#381 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ft.Myers Posts: 62	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase I see the Intake air temp sensor has been moved Jan

10-16-2006	#8
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase The owner is currently in Thailand and doesn't seem to know much about the history of the car. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

10-20-2006	#9
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase My eyes must be going! Does any one see in the second picture some hood brackets that are not the usual black color? Maybe its the angle that the light is hitting them but they look like bare metal to me??? Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

10-20-2006	#10
ffvetteman Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Berlin WI Posts: 247	Re: 92 ZR-1 possible purchase I see its in WI. It says boycsiville(?) not sure where that is.