Winter Projects - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

DaveK · 12-01-2008

Just interested what people might have planned for over the winter. My personal one is finally getting my C5 brake conversion finished and installed.

So far I have the calipers - front set of C5 (got the rear set too if anyone needs them!) replacement C4 rears as I wanted to leave the originals untouched). Also have stainless hoses and the adapters from Jeffevette.

I need to find someone to PC the calipers (I also assume I need to completely strip them to do that) There's a company in town that does PC but I don't know if they have any experience with this kind of job.

So how about everyone else? Any interesting plans?

GOLDCYLON · 12-01-2008

Jeffvette Pced my Calipers and abutment brackets. Id give him a call. As usual great work.

DaveK · 12-01-2008

GC - that's certainly a possibility. I just want to check out local options first. Otherwise the postage will be more than I paid for the parts

I was wondering about the brackets actually. Would it help protect them more if they're PC'd too?

12-01-2008

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Originally Posted by DaveK

GC - that's certainly a possibility. I just want to check out local options first. Otherwise the postage will be more than I paid for the parts

I was wondering about the brackets actually. Would it help protect them more if they're PC'd too?

Dave, the big thing on the brackets is it frames the caliper better. If you are wanting a red/yellow or other bright color, the black bracket just helps the caliper stand out.

I've seen some that have done the caliper and bracket the same color and it looks blah.

bobbyhi · 12-01-2008

Dave,

Good luck with the project.

Keep us posted on the progress. I know that will be taking pics so include them before-during-after.

Paul Workman · 12-01-2008

Well, with snow a blowin and drifin' around my back door, I officially ended my 08 season - called the insurance man and "put her in hibernation". So, let the games begin!

Phase-I: This winter: Goal - cozy up to 400 rwhp as possible and move power curve out to 6800 or there 'boutz.

P&P the top-end
SW header install, sans cats
Freshen up the clutch works
Beam plates
Resolve my lean condition - possibly a chip.
some type of exhaust system (haven't decided, but 3" will be the demark)
Possibly a 410 rear
Possibly new carpet

If I get all that done by spring, it will be an accomplishment, considering the working conditions!

Phase II: (Next winter) Add another 50ish rwhp -

Have the head work done
Probable re-grind of the cams
Possible 368 conversion...maybe.

I'll have questions along the way, I'm sure!!

P.

LGAFF · 12-01-2008

My project is to not get divorced with some of the stuff I am planning to do.

Paul have much room on the farm down there?

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

Paul Workman · 12-02-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGAFF

My project is to not get divorced with some of the stuff I am planning to do.

Paul have much room on the farm down there?

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

You mean to store a Vette? Absolutely have room, and "reasonable" rent (might cost ya some of your expertise and little else). PM me if your serious.

P.

8upZR1 · 12-02-2008

I really dont have an official "winter" here in GA but in the next months I am planning a coiuple of projects for the ZR1:

Install complete new brake system, MC, lines, calipers, etc.

My gas tank was a rust bomb and so I tossed it. Big project will be to fab a cage around a sumped cell and make it fit nicely.

Find a black label ZF6 from MN6 car.

Hopefully I will have all 3 accomplished by X-mas but that is quite optimistic considering how slowly it goes down here. I wish everyone the best of luck with their projects.

About the C5 brake conversion, is it really a big improvement over the OEM ZR1 setup?

blackjack · 12-02-2008

dave...i have a good one close to my shop...he does all my harley pc for me;
hes reasonably fast,and you get my shop discount...let me know
bj

12-01-2008	#1
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Winter Projects Just interested what people might have planned for over the winter. My personal one is finally getting my C5 brake conversion finished and installed. So far I have the calipers - front set of C5 (got the rear set too if anyone needs them!) replacement C4 rears as I wanted to leave the originals untouched). Also have stainless hoses and the adapters from Jeffevette. I need to find someone to PC the calipers (I also assume I need to completely strip them to do that) There's a company in town that does PC but I don't know if they have any experience with this kind of job. So how about everyone else? Any interesting plans? __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

12-01-2008	#3
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: Winter Projects GC - that's certainly a possibility. I just want to check out local options first. Otherwise the postage will be more than I paid for the parts I was wondering about the brackets actually. Would it help protect them more if they're PC'd too? __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff Last edited by DaveK; 12-01-2008 at 05:03 PM.

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bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Winter Projects Dave, Good luck with the project. Keep us posted on the progress. I know that will be taking pics so include them before-during-after. __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Winter Projects Well, with snow a blowin and drifin' around my back door, I officially ended my 08 season - called the insurance man and "put her in hibernation". So, let the games begin! Phase-I: This winter: Goal - cozy up to 400 rwhp as possible and move power curve out to 6800 or there 'boutz. P&P the top-end SW header install, sans cats Freshen up the clutch works Beam plates Resolve my lean condition - possibly a chip. some type of exhaust system (haven't decided, but 3" will be the demark) Possibly a 410 rear Possibly new carpet If I get all that done by spring, it will be an accomplishment, considering the working conditions! Phase II: (Next winter) Add another 50ish rwhp - Have the head work done Probable re-grind of the cams Possible 368 conversion...maybe. I'll have questions along the way, I'm sure!! P.

12-01-2008	#7
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Winter Projects My project is to not get divorced with some of the stuff I am planning to do. Paul have much room on the farm down there? LGAFF 92 ZR1 #234

12-01-2008	#2
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Winter Projects Jeffvette Pced my Calipers and abutment brackets. Id give him a call. As usual great work. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

12-02-2008	#9
8upZR1 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thunderbolt, Ga. Posts: 253	Re: Winter Projects I really dont have an official "winter" here in GA but in the next months I am planning a coiuple of projects for the ZR1: Install complete new brake system, MC, lines, calipers, etc. My gas tank was a rust bomb and so I tossed it. Big project will be to fab a cage around a sumped cell and make it fit nicely. Find a black label ZF6 from MN6 car. Hopefully I will have all 3 accomplished by X-mas but that is quite optimistic considering how slowly it goes down here. I wish everyone the best of luck with their projects. About the C5 brake conversion, is it really a big improvement over the OEM ZR1 setup?

12-02-2008	#10
blackjack Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: north of montreal Posts: 510	Re: Winter Projects dave...i have a good one close to my shop...he does all my harley pc for me; hes reasonably fast,and you get my shop discount...let me know bj