New Member--Looking to Purchase a ZR1

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Billyg

I forgot to ask in my previous post--I noticed a rattle type sound in the video showing the LT5 engine running in the E-Bay auction for the 1995 ZR1. Is that sound normal for the LT5 or indicative of some type of mechanical issue.

haven't listened to it but it sounds normal for some chain rattle on start up

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by Billyg

I forgot to ask in my previous post--I noticed a rattle type sound in the video showing the LT5 engine running in the E-Bay auction for the 1995 ZR1. Is that sound normal for the LT5 or indicative of some type of mechanical issue.

Cam chains or flywheel.its normal.That 95 in todays market might be pushing it at maybe $40,000,cant see much of a profit margin compared to what a private seller might get but no telling what the dealer paid for this car.Cant go wrong on either car.

[Jim Nolan]

When I bought mine in '99 it had a cam chain rattle on start. After the second oil change of Mobil 1 I havn't had it in 10 years.

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by Billyg

I forgot to ask in my previous post--I noticed a rattle type sound in the video showing the LT5 engine running in the E-Bay auction for the 1995 ZR1. Is that sound normal for the LT5 or indicative of some type of mechanical issue.

start up is at 3:09....I didn't hear the rattle? The only rattle I hear are the keys in the ignition switch as his hand comes off them. Then the outside shots at 3:14(?) when the camera is aimed at the plenum the only sound you hear is the clicking of the injectors. I'm not trying to be a wise guy, but that car can't have chain rattle as I thought all the 405 motors got the redesigned tensioners, no?


Tom

[FU]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

I thought all the 405 motors got the redesigned tensioners, no?

You are correct Tom.

[RICKYRJ1]

Its a win win no matter what you decide. I have a 95 and am very happy with it since 2005. The red 95 is #405 out of 448. Good Luck and keep us posted on what happens.