Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

SteelBlueZR1 · 05-10-2012

I used to intern, as a college student, for 3 summers on MotorWeek at Maryland Public Television, and remember this episode about the 1991 Corvette ZR1 and how the LT5 was manufactured at the MerCruiser plant fondly!

This video has some awesome film footage of LT5 production!
http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?...37d9b55f63ed8b

Years later I returned to work at MPT, and we get quite a few hot cars delivered to the station. One of my fondest memories was going to the GM Proving Grounds in 1989 and seeing/hearing the ZR1 racing around their track... I've wanted one ever since.

Just yesterday, they dropped off a gorgeous 610 HP SLP Supercharged ZL610 Corvette.

efnfast · 05-10-2012

Great video, thanks for posting that.

ZONER 95 · 05-10-2012

Very interesting.......wonder if the "Wet Vette" is still around somewhere?....thanks for posting the video......always enjoyed watching Motor Week back in the day....

VetteMed · 05-10-2012

Great video, I've seen it before but it's still fun to watch

USAFPILOT · 05-10-2012

Id still love to have that boat!

RHanselman · 05-11-2012

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

Id still love to have that boat!

I've been searching and searching! I know where some of the motors are...

A26B · 05-11-2012

There is really only one real boat motor, the one that came out of the only boat and probably all that remains. The other with stern drive, has no guts, just a display engine.

After the LT5 was removed, a big block was installed. An accident ensued and killed the owner/driver.

scottfab · 05-11-2012

So the black letters are done with BBQ paint.
Good, that's what I used to freshen them up.

A1990 · 05-11-2012

Maybe this one?

or this one?

FU · 05-11-2012

It's all way's great to see that video.
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On the boat side....the first engine is hooked up to an Alpha 1 drive. An Alpha 1 is good for an engine with @ 300 H/P. That drive will be short lived.

05-10-2012	#1
SteelBlueZR1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Evergreen, Co. Posts: 346	Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser I used to intern, as a college student, for 3 summers on MotorWeek at Maryland Public Television, and remember this episode about the 1991 Corvette ZR1 and how the LT5 was manufactured at the MerCruiser plant fondly! This video has some awesome film footage of LT5 production! http://vettetube.com/view_video.php?...37d9b55f63ed8b Years later I returned to work at MPT, and we get quite a few hot cars delivered to the station. One of my fondest memories was going to the GM Proving Grounds in 1989 and seeing/hearing the ZR1 racing around their track... I've wanted one ever since. Just yesterday, they dropped off a gorgeous 610 HP SLP Supercharged ZL610 Corvette. __________________ Bert Rankin 1991 ZR1 Steel Blue / Steel Blue #1029 Haibeck chip, slotted rotors, camber brace, C-beam plates, OBX exhaust, Nitto NT555 tires [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

05-10-2012	#2
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,492	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser Great video, thanks for posting that.

05-10-2012	#3
ZONER 95 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 197	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser Very interesting.......wonder if the "Wet Vette" is still around somewhere?....thanks for posting the video......always enjoyed watching Motor Week back in the day.... __________________ 95 ZR-1 #178 Black/Beige Dunn Heads

05-10-2012	#4
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser Great video, I've seen it before but it's still fun to watch __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

05-10-2012	#5
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser Id still love to have that boat! __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

05-11-2012	#7
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser There is really only one real boat motor, the one that came out of the only boat and probably all that remains. The other with stern drive, has no guts, just a display engine. After the LT5 was removed, a big block was installed. An accident ensued and killed the owner/driver. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

05-11-2012	#8
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser So the black letters are done with BBQ paint. Good, that's what I used to freshen them up. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

05-11-2012	#9
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,512	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser Maybe this one? or this one? __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer

05-11-2012	#10
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Great Memories & MotorWeek Video: How the LT5 was Manufactured by Mer Cruiser It's all way's great to see that video. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- On the boat side....the first engine is hooked up to an Alpha 1 drive. An Alpha 1 is good for an engine with @ 300 H/P. That drive will be short lived. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237