Well today was a good day on several levels>>> - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ZR1Vette · 01-28-2008

First and best... the ZR passed Virginia emissions

which is as strict as California emission requirements...for those who do not have to concern yourself with emissions testing this is a big deal since getting a vehicle to pass can cost BIG $$$. Anyway here is the report I promised>>

Second and maybe as important was that this morning I took the ZR out for the first time to begin to run it thru the rpms etc...think of it as 'sea trials'. After two weeks on working on the car, looking for any defect, replacing a few parts (like a water hose) that were OK but not to my standard, all new fluids etc., Haibeck ECU upgrade and so on... fired up instantly and all sounded spot on... took to the road... all instrumentation looking good so first run 4500 rpm max..all good; second run 5500 rpm...all good; and third run 6500++ rpm... all good. Run thru the gears, downshift with rev matching and run hard... I am ALL smiles

..the beast ran perfectly and yes that LT5 sound at higher rpms and the ZF performed flawlessly (I hate to admit this..soooo much nicer shifting than the tranny on my C6) The only thing I found was a slight brake fluid leak from the Master Cylinder Reservior mounting grommet (unit #1)..new parts on the way and that will be taken care of by Friday. I had fun!!

And last ..I could now register the ZR and get my custom plates...got exactly what I wanted (which surprised me) and should have my new plates in about a week.

Oh... the down side... damn Virginia fees:
$54 for emissions and safety inspection
$133 for two year registration and custom license plates

Michael

Aurora40 · 01-28-2008

Wow, you are right on the edge with the HC's @ 25mph. It may be leaking injectors, my HC's were close before changing them. But if it's running fine and passed, something for another day.

What plates did you get?

djpatrick35 · 01-28-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

the beast ran perfectly and yes that LT5 sound at higher rpms and the ZF performed flawlessly (I hate to admit this..soooo much nicer shifting than the tranny on my C6)

Michael, I've got a C6 in the garage as well and I know exactly what you're talking about.

My Z might have longer throws than the C6, but it feels SOOOOO much nicer! The C6's tranny just isn't as smooth as the ZR-1.

LONG LIVE THE KING!

-Dan

ZR1Vette · 01-28-2008

Bob...
Yep on the injectors...figure I give them a year or so and the 10% ethanol will do them in...future project guaranteed!

Plate...hmm... OK>>>> ZR-1 90

Michael

QB93Z · 01-28-2008

Michael,

Congratulations! Passing all emissions testing is always a good thing. I feel your pain on the fees. I just got my personal plates (QUASARZ); $178 in Maryland.

Thanks for sharing.

Jim

bradslt5 · 01-28-2008

want high fees come to calif. 214 with custom plates for 1year ugh

ZR1Vette · 01-28-2008

Ouch! OK no more complaints from me about VA fees...still PIA
Michael

A26B · 01-28-2008

... all instrumentation looking good so first run 4500 rpm max..all good; second run 5500 rpm...all good; and third run 6500++ rpm... all good. Run thru the gears, downshift with rev matching and run hard... I am ALL smiles

..the beast ran perfectly and yes that LT5 sound at higher rpms ........[/quote]

Cool! Next time rap it a little more. 7200 sounds even better!!

"thru the gears" was that 6500+++ in 5th? =D> Sweeeeet.

HIZNHRZ · 01-29-2008

Michael, good choice on the custom plate.

01-28-2008	#2
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> Wow, you are right on the edge with the HC's @ 25mph. It may be leaking injectors, my HC's were close before changing them. But if it's running fine and passed, something for another day. What plates did you get? __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

01-28-2008	#4
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> Bob... Yep on the injectors...figure I give them a year or so and the 10% ethanol will do them in...future project guaranteed! Plate...hmm... OK>>>> ZR-1 90 Michael

01-28-2008	#5
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> Michael, Congratulations! Passing all emissions testing is always a good thing. I feel your pain on the fees. I just got my personal plates (QUASARZ); $178 in Maryland. Thanks for sharing. Jim

01-28-2008	#6
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> want high fees come to calif. 214 with custom plates for 1year ugh

01-28-2008	#7
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> Ouch! OK no more complaints from me about VA fees...still PIA Michael

01-28-2008	#1
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Well today was a good day on several levels>>> First and best... the ZR passed Virginia emissions which is as strict as California emission requirements...for those who do not have to concern yourself with emissions testing this is a big deal since getting a vehicle to pass can cost BIG $$$. Anyway here is the report I promised>> Second and maybe as important was that this morning I took the ZR out for the first time to begin to run it thru the rpms etc...think of it as 'sea trials'. After two weeks on working on the car, looking for any defect, replacing a few parts (like a water hose) that were OK but not to my standard, all new fluids etc., Haibeck ECU upgrade and so on... fired up instantly and all sounded spot on... took to the road... all instrumentation looking good so first run 4500 rpm max..all good; second run 5500 rpm...all good; and third run 6500++ rpm... all good. Run thru the gears, downshift with rev matching and run hard... I am ALL smiles ..the beast ran perfectly and yes that LT5 sound at higher rpms and the ZF performed flawlessly (I hate to admit this..soooo much nicer shifting than the tranny on my C6) The only thing I found was a slight brake fluid leak from the Master Cylinder Reservior mounting grommet (unit #1)..new parts on the way and that will be taken care of by Friday. I had fun!! And last ..I could now register the ZR and get my custom plates...got exactly what I wanted (which surprised me) and should have my new plates in about a week. Oh... the down side... damn Virginia fees: $54 for emissions and safety inspection $133 for two year registration and custom license plates Michael

01-28-2008	#8
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> ... all instrumentation looking good so first run 4500 rpm max..all good; second run 5500 rpm...all good; and third run 6500++ rpm... all good. Run thru the gears, downshift with rev matching and run hard... I am ALL smiles ..the beast ran perfectly and yes that LT5 sound at higher rpms ........[/quote] Cool! Next time rap it a little more. 7200 sounds even better!! "thru the gears" was that 6500+++ in 5th? =D> Sweeeeet. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

01-29-2008	#9
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: Well today was a good day on several levels>>> Michael, good choice on the custom plate.