New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- - Page 7 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

alwayscode390 · 01-17-2013

Thanks

The easiest way to compare them is torque vs high rpm.

The Viper is putting out 120 more ft lbs torque ... and you can really feel it down low. The engine tops out at 6k rpm and with 3.73's that seems quick.

The ZR-1 is a blast to keep revving to the moon ... especially with the 3.45's

The ZR-1 seats are WAY better , because I am a thin guy ... they hold my sides better.

The ZR-1 actually rides smoother in performance mode vs the Viper.

The Viper and ZR-1 both shifted around the same until I put a short throw in the Viper ... and now I prefer the notchiness of the Viper , they use T-56's ... so installing the short throw setup includes an improved gate setup, not a shorter shift rod.

The Viper actually has angled pedals for the heel - toe , which felt weird to me at first, but I am getting used to it. I prefer the pedals on the ZR-1 for sure.

Driving the ZR-1 is a lot more comfortable ... the Viper seems to demand a lot more respect.

They both feel confident in the twisties. Both should be high 11 second capable cars.

Honestly ... seems like they are almost as opposite as you can get when comparing two domestic "supercars". I prefer the v8 rumble ... but the v10 high lift crackle is growing on me

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alwayscode390 · 01-29-2013

Got the Lingenfelter badges on today ... pretty cool pic with the tree shadow

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WB9MCW · 01-29-2013

Yes a nice photo indeed!

Paul in SC · 01-29-2013

Badges look great!

Paul

alwayscode390 · 01-29-2013

Thanks guys ... it was warm yesterday and they are planning on rain for the next couple days.

I wanted them to be on the car when I get the Fikses installed Wed afternoon FINALLY (after waiting 3 weeks for spacers to clear the Lingenfelter front big brake kit). ---

alwayscode390 · 02-01-2013

WB9MCW · 02-01-2013

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeet

alwayscode390 · 02-01-2013

Thanks Bryan

Im real happy with the way the car came out !!! ---

ZZZZZR1 · 02-01-2013

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's HOT....

David

alwayscode390 · 02-01-2013

Thanks for all the help David !!!

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01-17-2013	#61
alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- Thanks The easiest way to compare them is torque vs high rpm. The Viper is putting out 120 more ft lbs torque ... and you can really feel it down low. The engine tops out at 6k rpm and with 3.73's that seems quick. The ZR-1 is a blast to keep revving to the moon ... especially with the 3.45's The ZR-1 seats are WAY better , because I am a thin guy ... they hold my sides better. The ZR-1 actually rides smoother in performance mode vs the Viper. The Viper and ZR-1 both shifted around the same until I put a short throw in the Viper ... and now I prefer the notchiness of the Viper , they use T-56's ... so installing the short throw setup includes an improved gate setup, not a shorter shift rod. The Viper actually has angled pedals for the heel - toe , which felt weird to me at first, but I am getting used to it. I prefer the pedals on the ZR-1 for sure. Driving the ZR-1 is a lot more comfortable ... the Viper seems to demand a lot more respect. They both feel confident in the twisties. Both should be high 11 second capable cars. Honestly ... seems like they are almost as opposite as you can get when comparing two domestic "supercars". I prefer the v8 rumble ... but the v10 high lift crackle is growing on me --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

01-29-2013	#62
alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- Got the Lingenfelter badges on today ... pretty cool pic with the tree shadow --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

01-29-2013	#63
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,596	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- Yes a nice photo indeed! __________________ [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]

01-29-2013	#64
Paul in SC Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 151	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- Badges look great! Paul __________________ 1993 ZR-1 - "The Green Thing", LPE/LSV 385; 2021 HTC, Red Mist Metallic, Cool gray interior, stainless dual stripes; ZR-1 Net Registry #1376

01-29-2013	#65
alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- Thanks guys ... it was warm yesterday and they are planning on rain for the next couple days. I wanted them to be on the car when I get the Fikses installed Wed afternoon FINALLY (after waiting 3 weeks for spacers to clear the Lingenfelter front big brake kit). --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

02-01-2013	#66
alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

02-01-2013	#69
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,684	Re: New Owner---1990 Black LPE 368 475hp zr-1 43k miles #699 --- WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! That's HOT.... David