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[cvette98pacecar]

Originally Posted by rhipsher

The problem is with a limited production car and not much demand its not worth the trouble to tool up for it if your only gonna sell a few dozen of them. That why allot of after market ZR-1 stuff came to a stop 10-15 years ago. I could make all kinds of killer stuff for our cars that is far better than the OE equipment but I'd starve to death trying to make a living off of it. Now if I made after market stuff for c4 c5 and c6's then it would be worth it. But unfortunately I don't know a Damn thing about a c5 or c6 to know what could be improved on them. So its a non starter. And as far as gaskets and used and Nos parts go Jerry's got that covered.

The niche that we represent is less than 100 of the >5888 available cars. So if you build anything you might have 2% of all ZR-1 owners that are interested.

[aafc]

rhipsher
I have the AO intake , just add some pool screening to the back of the
AO intake. just check and clean as needed. works great!

John Becker
one of a few auto(4l80e) transmission eq ZR-1's
white/black # 2546

[rhipsher]

As far as any mechanical NA parts go Carter has that cover. And if its something that requires CNC machines to make I've got that covered. But I think what is going to be absolutely crucial to reproduce are the electrical wireing harnesses. Once those fall apart we are in trouble. Somebody needs to start thinking about that now.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Originally Posted by rhipsher

The problem is with a limited production car and not much demand its not worth the trouble to tool up for it if your only gonna sell a few dozen of them. That why allot of after market ZR-1 stuff came to a stop 10-15 years ago. I could make all kinds of killer stuff for our cars that is far better than the OE equipment but I'd starve to death trying to make a living off of it. Now if I made after market stuff for c4 c5 and c6's then it would be worth it. But unfortunately I don't know a Damn thing about a c5 or c6 to know what could be improved on them. So its a non starter. And as far as gaskets and used and Nos parts go Jerry's got that covered.

Being that the majority of my business is 53-55 Corvettes, I've found it necessary to manufacture around 15 items. With a total of only 300 53's produced, you'd think that there would barley be a market for parts. Not true. While some of my parts are under $500 each, some are well over $2k for each part. Keep in mind that the ZR-1 market is even larger.

I doubt that anyone could actually make much of a living selling just aftermarket parts for ZR-1's. Supplementing your income or business is very possible supplying to our market though, IMO.

Most parts requested for me to consider manufacturing would have to be $500 or more to justify my labor. Anything less just isn't worth my time unless it's easy to manufacture or farmed out to a small job shop, which some are.

So, with that being said, the airbox is only worth what someone feels it's worth. $500??? No biggie. I like the looks and the craftsmanship. I don't drag race or like high speed anyway. Just a lot of torque.

[ZZZZZR1]

Pictures of Rich's "new" engine with George's new Stainless Steel air box

[Kevin]

looks great

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Sweet! I'm getting ready to powder coat my LT5 components and think I'll powder coat the air box the same color.

[RICKYRJ1]

Hey Rich, great job on performance as well as cosmetic mods on your car. You have done of ton of work to her so now it is time to enjoy. Hope to see her next Sat. at the dyno day & brother Darrins estate.

[Scrrem]

Originally Posted by RICKYRJ1

Hey Rich, great job on performance as well as cosmetic mods on your car. You have done of ton of work to her so now it is time to enjoy. Hope to see her next Sat. at the dyno day & brother Darrins estate.

Thanks Ricky...I'm trying to be more like you!!! It really came out better that I expected. I have to finish a couple of cosmetic items to resolve and I'll post up some ZR-1 porn!!
Rich

[ZZZZZR1]

Originally Posted by Scrrem

Thanks Ricky...I'm trying to be more like you!!! It really came out better that I expected. I have to finish a couple of cosmetic items to resolve and I'll post up some ZR-1 porn!!
Rich

The pictures do not give the paint job justice

It's definitely over the top!

Everyone has to step up their game. (hint hint Ricky!)



David