Question on ultra low mile ZR1s

[edram454]

I agree also. When I was zr1 shopping, I only wanted modified zr1's. I wanted a zr1 that can run!!! I respect all zr1's and for some people stock is fine. I appreciate stock z's. For myself, I knew only a modified car would do. Usually with modified cars, the price you pay is the same for a stock car and the mods that have been done are free. The car I bought was advertised in the beginning at 25k. It was not super heavily modded but it has quite a few mods. I wound up paying way less than a car in similar condition without mods. I got a sorted car with ALL the troublesome things replaced, track prepped and hasnt thrown 1 code ever. 45k miles in 24 years. not bad. My only regret is not buying a more heavily modded car!! Get what you like and enjoy it.

[XfireZ51]

JMO, but I believe it's modded ZR-1s that have carried the flag for our cars. Some of the attention being drawn to the LT-5 is due to the upgrades demonstrating the flexibility and capability of the engine's architecture.

[Schrade]

Wow - I hope I didn't offend anyone when I called my own mill an LT2, with a modified restrictor gasket in place...

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...&postcount=486

[Bearly Flying]

Ya, Schrade I was deeply offended....

Have you got that thing running finally?

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by edram454

I agree also. When I was zr1 shopping, I only wanted modified zr1's. I wanted a zr1 that can run!!! I respect all zr1's and for some people stock is fine. I appreciate stock z's. For myself, I knew only a modified car would do. Usually with modified cars, the price you pay is the same for a stock car and the mods that have been done are free. The car I bought was advertised in the beginning at 25k. It was not super heavily modded but it has quite a few mods. I wound up paying way less than a car in similar condition without mods. I got a sorted car with ALL the troublesome things replaced, track prepped and hasnt thrown 1 code ever. 45k miles in 24 years. not bad. My only regret is not buying a more heavily modded car!! Get what you like and enjoy it.

I agree with your statement about Modded ZR1's.

Manfred E..........
91 #906

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Wow - I hope I didn't offend anyone when I called my own mill an LT2, with a modified restrictor gasket in place...

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...&postcount=486

You can call your LT5 what you want. You can also refer to your own mechanic work or emotional state however you want by choosing professional terms or resorting to terms such as (Kludged or Ripped)

A kludge (or kluge) is a workaround, quick-and-dirty solution, clumsy, inelegant, difficult to extend, hard to maintain yet effective and quick solution to a problem. Kind of like suggesting poor mechanic work.

Rip is to remove (something) quickly or violently. Kind of like suggesting an emotional mechanic.

Ripped is Intoxicated by alcohol or a drug.

Your work might be more Kludged and you might Rip if you are Ripped when working on your LT5 then suggesting it is really an LT2

Originally Posted by stuntmanmike

Hey Guys,
New to to the forum, and looking to purchase my first ZR1/Vette.What are your thoughts on buying a ZR1 with less than 1000 miles? Safe to assume there may have been years where the car didnt run - do you see issues with seals, gaskets, bushings, etc. drying out, cracking?
Any sense of what kind of work would need to be done to get one of these roadworthy?

Thanks,
Mike

Seals unlikely, gaskets unlikely, bushings and tires hardened but not worn......If there is a check engine light or a miss at any speed or if the vacuum pump does not shut off within a few seconds with key on.........Probably pull plenum and recondition/replace injectors, change Engine oil, Transmission oil, and Differential oil as well as make sure you have green antifreeze 1825M GM Spec. LT5/ZR-1 Fluids

[A26B]

Originally Posted by Blue Flame Restorations

Scott, while I respect other's opinions, I am asking that you respect others as well and remove the reference highlighted in RED. I also ask that you refrain from slamming modified ZR-1's here in the future.

Many of us here modify our ZR-1's and enjoy them just as many here enjoy their completely stock ZR-1's. The ZR-2 reference is offensive to myself and I believe it will be to others as well.

This is a ZR-1 community and NOT a ZR-1 and ZR-2 community.

Please don't be offended by my public request as this is only in the spirit of unity among all kinds of ZR-1 owners and drivers here.

Long live the ZR-1.

Brett Henderson

Thank you, I agree wholeheartedly.
Mine is about as modified as it can get! I had a 93 40thRubyZee with 168 miles on the odometer for several years & it was nice to sit in and smell the new, but was completely useless to me.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Jerry, your modified car is a work or art! Beautiful Z!!

[efnfast]

I agree Brett, I don't see many body kits I like, including Callaway's. Jerry, your car looks great.

[Schrade]

Originally Posted by Schrade

Wow - I hope I didn't offend anyone when I called my own mill an LT2, with a modified restrictor gasket in place...

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...&postcount=486

OP - sorry about posting off the original topic here; usually we don't do that - USUALLY...