Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Corvette95 · 02-08-2006

Hi,
I was thinking of having my LT5 refinished to look stock but more durable. The engine looks good now but has a flat finish with a few water spots. If I were to go with a silver stock type finish with the 32 valve letters in red, what do you think the NCRS judges would say in a few year?

Thanks!
Chris

bobbyhi · 02-08-2006

They would say that it looks nice but not original and deduct points

Corvette95 · 02-08-2006

Can it be refinished to OE NCRS standards?

Kevin · 02-08-2006

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Originally Posted by Corvette95

Can it be refinished to OE NCRS standards?

yes but it's not worth it.

as I said on cf
you will get condition points and loose originality or you will loose condition and keep originality.....If it was me judging I'd give you both since i know it's impossible to enjoy these cars and keep the stock finish looking perfect.

Z Factor · 02-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corvette95

Hi,
I was thinking of having my LT5 refinished to look stock but more durable. The engine looks good now but has a flat finish with a few water spots. If I were to go with a silver stock type finish with the 32 valve letters in red, what do you think the NCRS judges would say in a few year?

Thanks!
Chris

This is only an opinion since I am not familiar with their judging standards on the engine. Refinishing with the stock color should not hurt you unless it is noticeably off color. However, painting the letters on the plenum red will almost certainly lose some originally points. I'm sure there is a way to get a definitive answer, and you may wish to hold off on any project like that if you are thinking of having it judged.

RICKYRJ1 · 02-09-2006

Maybe it is worth the point loss to have your engine look and run better. Like I said on CF What does the R stand for in NCRS? The cars that I have seen with their engines PC look great and it is a very durable finish. Good Luck, tough call.

Kevin · 02-09-2006

the real quesiton is does anyone know what a stock LT5 actually looks like? I've never seen a "stock one" in my 7 years with these cars

02-09-2006

There were roughly two shades of color. A bright silver and then a more flat grey. I've got a few sets of original injector housings with the factory color (these are brand new)

I can match it, but it's not the same.

RICKYRJ1 · 02-09-2006

I have the flat gray. I think it does not do the LT5 justice. I'm going with silver PC with red/blk lettering. I deal with the NCRS judges later, I heard they take take payoffs like the refs from the SB

TommyL · 02-09-2006

If you repaint the LT-5 in the factory paint just to freshen or "restore" it, you shold not be affected by NCRS judging unless you are going for the total original "survivor class". If you were to powder coat the engine in a different color or alter it in anyway you WILL loose points.

My advise is: If you plan on having your car judged and want to maintain a so called "perfect" NCRS car, Leave it alone and keep it as original as possible...dont change anything if you dont have to. That is what NCRS is all about ORIGINALITY!

NCRS Will check parts and #s on your car you didnt even know about. They will comb through it and find alot of point deductions unless you do your homework. One item that I can see almost everyone loosing points on is the battery-very few if any of us have the original battery. This type of judging is not for everyone...it is possible for a team of judges to inspect your car for an hour +. As i said in CF you should get the newest NCRS Judging Manual 1990-1991 to get an idea of what they look for and then you will have a good idea of what an NCRS event is all about.

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Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? Hi, I was thinking of having my LT5 refinished to look stock but more durable. The engine looks good now but has a flat finish with a few water spots. If I were to go with a silver stock type finish with the 32 valve letters in red, what do you think the NCRS judges would say in a few year? Thanks! Chris __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

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bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? They would say that it looks nice but not original and deduct points __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

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Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? Can it be refinished to OE NCRS standards? __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

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RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? Maybe it is worth the point loss to have your engine look and run better. Like I said on CF What does the R stand for in NCRS? The cars that I have seen with their engines PC look great and it is a very durable finish. Good Luck, tough call.

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? the real quesiton is does anyone know what a stock LT5 actually looks like? I've never seen a "stock one" in my 7 years with these cars __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? There were roughly two shades of color. A bright silver and then a more flat grey. I've got a few sets of original injector housings with the factory color (these are brand new) I can match it, but it's not the same.

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TommyL Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 204	Re: Refinishing the engine - Would it take away NCRS points? If you repaint the LT-5 in the factory paint just to freshen or "restore" it, you shold not be affected by NCRS judging unless you are going for the total original "survivor class". If you were to powder coat the engine in a different color or alter it in anyway you WILL loose points. My advise is: If you plan on having your car judged and want to maintain a so called "perfect" NCRS car, Leave it alone and keep it as original as possible...dont change anything if you dont have to. That is what NCRS is all about ORIGINALITY! NCRS Will check parts and #s on your car you didnt even know about. They will comb through it and find alot of point deductions unless you do your homework. One item that I can see almost everyone loosing points on is the battery-very few if any of us have the original battery. This type of judging is not for everyone...it is possible for a team of judges to inspect your car for an hour +. As i said in CF you should get the newest NCRS Judging Manual 1990-1991 to get an idea of what they look for and then you will have a good idea of what an NCRS event is all about. Last edited by TommyL; 02-09-2006 at 01:08 PM.