90 ZR-1 need some info

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Oh, BS, Kevin! I agree with Dom.

apparently I just need to put $12,500 into a $25,000 car to get it to run right...I'll get right on that

[Z06scentair]

Originally Posted by bdw18_123

I wouldn't worry too much about that. If you've turned a wrench before and have 'mechanical' common sense, all you need is to learn the details of this particular engine and this community is great for that. I hadn't wrenched on an LT5 either when I bought my first ZR-1 off ebay sight-unseen (only pictures) and mine was a total basket-case; it didn't even run. Even some on this forum back then were saying it was a 'part-out' car before I bought it.

But I pretty much completely disassembled/reassembled the LT5 and even tackled the biggest job on this engine: timing it. I brought '90 ZR-1 #2299 back to life on probably the tightest budget of anyone here and had many miles of perma-grin ( ) in it afterwards. Here's a link to my restoration thread if you're interested (lots of pics!):

www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=9693



I can definitely confirm that from personal experience. Had a lot of help from this awesome community and even some parts donations from a few guys here.



So I say, go for it!

Thanks,

Will be taking a huge leap tomorrow wiring bank to bank a substantial amount of money for SoCalErv's Red machine site unseen!

I trust Ervin is a stand up guy and has been more than honest about the car.

It has always been a dream to own a ZR-1 especially a car this nice. Plans are to NCRS to prove some points. Then drive the wheels off it!

[TCurtner]

So...how did it go?
My opinion (after owning many C4s, C5s and C6s) is that a ZR-1 WILL reward you for any work that you have to perform on it to get it up to snuff.

[Z06scentair]

Originally Posted by TCurtner

So...how did it go?
My opinion (after owning many C4s, C5s and C6s) is that a ZR-1 WILL reward you for any work that you have to perform on it to get it up to snuff.

Everything went great...the car has some small issues that Im working through, but all is good.

Really a cherry car that seems to be a very good potential NCRS candidate!

So far I have corrected bad air bag sensor grounding connections, replaced the plugs, polished the $¥!t out of it.

Tomorrow its running down an oil leak, potentially a manifold bolt loose. And then on to detailing the underside.

Having a ball so far brother.....thanks for asking!

[Z06scentair]

Originally Posted by Kevin

you're looking at a 20 year old car, they will have problems...i've been chasing them for 5 or 6 consecutive years, injectors, o2 sensors, ac locking up, now a bad ecm and a vacuum leak. Don't expect this car to run perfectly, I'm shocked every time mine starts at this point. If you're not prepared to work on a car, don't buy a zr-1, or any other 20 year old car. Buy a c6. Not trying to sound like an ***, but that's just the way things are

Two c6 cars couldn't compare to this car....you hear me? LOL

[csavaglio]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

Two c6 cars couldn't compare to this car....you hear me? LOL

Truer words were never spoken..... the new cars are just really fast cars...no soul or personality like the older cars.

Congratulations on the new car! I don't know if you posted photos since I'm at work and they block pics, but if you haven't, throw some up.

Chris

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

Two c6 cars couldn't compare to this car....you hear me? LOL

haven't driven a c6 so i couldn't tell you. but as long as you're enjoying your car that's what's important.

[Z06scentair]

Originally Posted by Kevin

haven't driven a c6 so i couldn't tell you. but as long as you're enjoying your car that's what's important.

You should drive one......wanna feel very quick torque and power? All while achieving 22mpg? drive one! I've seen 30 mpg in the c5 z06 on multiple occasions. The 22mpg figure was being realistic cause I can't keep my foot out of it. Wanna go twisties? Drive one....flat out EXHILERATING!

They are just too refined for me had an 08 z06. Stupid power Stupid fast.....but ride like a luxury car.....When driving a vette I wanna hear crap rattling.

Took the 63 roadster out for a spin this morning. It rides like crap and squeaks and cracks but guess what? It's flat out bad azz......can just sit back and stare at those beautiful body lines

[LGAFF]

I am surprised to read about all of the C6 Z06 valve guide failures...is this all or just certain model years?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Z06scentair

You should drive one......wanna feel very quick torque and power? All while achieving 22mpg? drive one! I've seen 30 mpg in the c5 z06 on multiple occasions. The 22mpg figure was being realistic cause I can't keep my foot out of it. Wanna go twisties? Drive one....flat out EXHILERATING!

They are just too refined for me had an 08 z06. Stupid power Stupid fast.....but ride like a luxury car.....When driving a vette I wanna hear crap rattling.

Took the 63 roadster out for a spin this morning. It rides like crap and squeaks and cracks but guess what? It's flat out bad azz......can just sit back and stare at those beautiful body lines

only one person I know with a c6 and wouldn't feel right asking her to drive her car