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Re: advice needed
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 I will admit I concur completely with Paul  I think that is what this Forum is about (as well as the ZR-1 section on CF). We help those that are hesitant on getting involved with a ZR-1 enjoy the driving, maintaining, and modifying of the ZR-1/LT5 with the least damage to their wallet. That includes making sure everyone knows about Jerry, Bill (ZFdoc), DocDon, Marc Haibeck, Pete, Summit Racing, PowerTorque and many others that can supply parts and expert advice as well as expert modifications so everyone can enjoy this great hobby to the fullest without breaking the bank. We often teach some that are unfamiliar with tools and doing their own maintenance to expand their horizons so they too can enjoy the driving as well as the maintaining and modifying the ZR-1 to the fullest. This effort on our part expands the enjoyable experience of driving, maintaining, and modifying the ZR-1/LT5 considerably  I say to anyone that has a desire to own one of the greatest and most fun to drive, maintain, and modifiable cars on the planet.......Go For It....Do It.....we will make sure on this Forum and on the ZR-1 Section of CF your ownership experience is the greatest in SPADES....There is nothing that cannot be fixed on the ZR-1/LT5   TOOLS Scanner poll Wireless Bore Scope TIPS Tool Rental TIPS Using Tech 1 TIPS Tech 1 Repairs TIPS Lifting The LT5 Lifting the ZR-1 Pick Up Tool Scanners Tools for ZR1 maintenance Camshaft manual chain tensioners Blind hole puller Blind hole puller Tools for porting GENERAL ZR1 VIDEO Typical Low Mileage ZR-1 Issues (Audio, Injectors, Clutch) Technical Issues Poll Classic Issues for New Owners Poll The Standard ZR-1 Restoration TIPS Making Your Own Hydraulic Lines TIPS Engine Oil Change TIPS Parts TIPS HVAC Display as Digital Readout TIPS What To Do When You Buy A ZR-1 TIPS Dash gage readings are off TIPS Gas without ETHANOL Corvette Paint Codes Car Covers LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems ZR-1 Operational Costs TIPS ZR1 Parts For Performance LT5/ZR-1 Fluids OCTANE Corvette assembly plant VIDEO Corvette Valley photos LT5 92' and 95' crate engines LT5 cutout LT5 assembly project Engine cleaning Towing Instructions Amsoil 10W-40 (Engine) Castrol TWS 10W-60 (Transmission) NEW PARTS & SUPPLIES (BY MEMBERS) New Items Designed and Fabricated TIPS Pete's ZR-1 Garage Adams Premium Car Care Haibeck Automotive Technology Jerry's Gaskets White Racing Products Jerry's PCV Connector Carter Bling Copland SS Air Box cvette98pacecar Suede Headliners LGAFF MAP Sensor Cover LGAFF 90-95 emblems LGAFF Tech Guides Pete's Custom Racing Parts Pete's Rebuilt Clutch Pressure Plates rhipsher Reverse Lockout VetteMed Valentine 1 Radar concealed VetteMed Review Mirror with Compass USED PARTS Use of Facebook to find parts Facebook buy, sell, trade parts Buying, selling, trading ZR-1 (LT-5) parts Crags list Corvettenutz Vette2Vette ebay Justcorvette Justcorvettes USED EBAY STORE PARTS eBay store: Corvette Salvage ebay store: Dennys Corvettes eBay store: Nook and Tranny LLC eBay store: Redneck43 Corvette's Store ebay store: slick300zx eBay store: vettepros.usa NEW PARTS Antenna Parts ARP Auto Parts Warehouse DeWitts Radiators DeWitts Home Ecklers Corvette Parts Carolina Clutch Clarks Discount Corvette Central Corvette HID Doug Ripple Motor Sports Guldstrand Racing Mid America Power Torque Systems Randy Woods RC Injectors Ron Davis Radiators SAMCO hoses Stainless Works Ebay ZR1 SKF BR930024 Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing REPAIRS Marc Haibeck (Performance) Pete's ZR-1 Garage Doc Don's (Radio) ZF Doc (Transmission) Gordon Killebrew C4 trouble shooting Rebuilt water pump TurnOne (Power Steering)
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Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri
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Re: advice needed
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Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry |
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Join Date: May 2007
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Re: advice needed
Frankly, doing the wrenching on a ZR-1 is part of the appeal for me. I had to do that w my 84 Xfire. The LT-5 is DIY even more so. Tinkering and tweaking it to make it run better and get more performance is a plus. Keeps me from going bat-sh*t crazy! especially in the winter. And the ZR-1/LT-5 platform is perfect because it responds so well to those tweaks. The motor is so underutilized in stock form. Once you've massaged it to 400+ rwhp! you really start to appreciate what a great car this is.
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Re: advice needed
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(AND DON'T THINK I AIN'T WORRIED!!) 
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Re: advice needed
That fellow was scared off pretty easily?
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Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
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Re: advice needed
I bought my car as a project car. I have average mechanical abilities and I have had a great time working on it. I have overcome many of the items that are listed in previous postings. This car is a thrill to drive, and kind of fun to work on. I would be in REAL trouble if it where not for the brothers in the registry! They give you confidence and are always willing to help you get out of a jam. I don't post much, but I read EVERYTHING! Thanks for all you guys have done for me, and others.
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Re: advice needed
If it runs and drives, your past most of the battle.
My first ZR-1 was squished from front to rear by a front end loader. 
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