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LGAFF · 12-14-2009

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Originally Posted by A26B

You guys need to understand that it's a disease that started with the 29 LT5 engines deal I had a few years ago. I'm fascinated with the LT5 and hoard this stuff. I need you all to help me get this monkey off my back!

29 LT5 engines.....please elaborate

A26B · 12-14-2009

"WINDOW ENGINE" as referenced in Heart of the Beast

LGAFF · 12-14-2009

Wow, were those purchased over time, or all test engines?

QB93Z · 12-14-2009

Putting up a picture like that is a good way to draw a crowd Jerry.

Good luck on your parts business! I am looking forward to seeing the list.

Jim

A26B · 12-14-2009

The engines, except for a couple I kept, have been gone now for a couple of years. They were the last of the big pkg GM unloaded a few years back. There were a couple of Phase II engines and 3 engines that were in the active handling cars. The majority appear to have been used for dyno and in-car testing. Only about 3 of the lot appeared to have been associated with warranty returns. I really enjoyed just tinkering around with the stuff. They were/are part of the LT5 history.

ShawnZR-1 · 12-20-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by A26B

"WINDOW ENGINE" as referenced in Heart of the Beast

That's really cool! The coolant pipes are switched

There are two holes in the water pump... what do you think they were for?

A26B · 12-20-2009

The coolant pipes were on the engine that way. I always thought that they did that on purpose to make for better access to look while the engine was running on the dyno.

There were holes (1/8 NPT) in several places on the engine, for instrumentation probes.

Jagdpanzer · 12-21-2009

Was just over on DRM's LT5-Parts.com and found the following note posted:

http://www.lt5-parts.com/30531_59786.asp

About Us

LT5-Parts (www.lt5-parts.com) and Jerrys Gaskets (www.jerrysgaskets.com) merged during December 2009. Jerrys Gaskets acquired LT5-Parts from Doug Rippie to further the objectives of both entities. The inventory of LT5-Parts has been relocated and combined with the inventory of Jerrys Gaskets in Oklahoma.

Doug Rippie, DRM MotorSports, has been closely related to and an important part of the ZR-1 Corvette development & history. He will continue to remain a valuable asset to the ZR-1 Corvette community, providing his well known expertise in building & providing components for enhanced handling & performance.

Jerry Downey, Jerrys Gaskets, is an avid ZR-1 Corvette enthusiast and owner. Jerrys Gaskets was formed to provide ZR-1 owners with an alternative gasket & seal source, in a very limited aftermarket for LT5 engines. Quality, both in product & customer service, are the top objectives.

Best of luck Jerry with your new venture and look forward to doing some business with you.

12-21-2009

Congrats Jerry, now maybe I can get some of the parts that I have been trying to get from DRM for over a year now.

A1990 · 12-21-2009

This is great news. Best of luck Jerry.

12-14-2009	#12
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,391	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets "WINDOW ENGINE" as referenced in Heart of the Beast __________________ 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.

12-14-2009	#13
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets Wow, were those purchased over time, or all test engines? __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

12-14-2009	#14
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets Putting up a picture like that is a good way to draw a crowd Jerry. Good luck on your parts business! I am looking forward to seeing the list. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

12-14-2009	#15
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,391	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets The engines, except for a couple I kept, have been gone now for a couple of years. They were the last of the big pkg GM unloaded a few years back. There were a couple of Phase II engines and 3 engines that were in the active handling cars. The majority appear to have been used for dyno and in-car testing. Only about 3 of the lot appeared to have been associated with warranty returns. I really enjoyed just tinkering around with the stuff. They were/are part of the LT5 history. __________________ 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.

12-20-2009	#17
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,391	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets The coolant pipes were on the engine that way. I always thought that they did that on purpose to make for better access to look while the engine was running on the dyno. There were holes (1/8 NPT) in several places on the engine, for instrumentation probes. __________________ 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.

12-21-2009	#18
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,657	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets Was just over on DRM's LT5-Parts.com and found the following note posted: http://www.lt5-parts.com/30531_59786.asp About Us LT5-Parts (www.lt5-parts.com) and Jerrys Gaskets (www.jerrysgaskets.com) merged during December 2009. Jerrys Gaskets acquired LT5-Parts from Doug Rippie to further the objectives of both entities. The inventory of LT5-Parts has been relocated and combined with the inventory of Jerrys Gaskets in Oklahoma. Doug Rippie, DRM MotorSports, has been closely related to and an important part of the ZR-1 Corvette development & history. He will continue to remain a valuable asset to the ZR-1 Corvette community, providing his well known expertise in building & providing components for enhanced handling & performance. Jerry Downey, Jerrys Gaskets, is an avid ZR-1 Corvette enthusiast and owner. Jerrys Gaskets was formed to provide ZR-1 owners with an alternative gasket & seal source, in a very limited aftermarket for LT5 engines. Quality, both in product & customer service, are the top objectives. Best of luck Jerry with your new venture and look forward to doing some business with you.

12-21-2009	#19
HAWAIIZR-1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets Congrats Jerry, now maybe I can get some of the parts that I have been trying to get from DRM for over a year now. Last edited by HAWAIIZR-1; 12-22-2009 at 11:41 AM.

12-21-2009	#20
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,510	Re: LT5 Parts added to Jerrys Gaskets This is great news. Best of luck Jerry. __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer