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Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
Excellent article on the 1990 ZR-1/ LT5 in Dec. Popular Mechanics.
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
Luv it! Thanks for posting...
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
If only MM could team up with an IMSA racing team and kick some arse. That would really awaken a lot of interest in the power plant, methinks.
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
I wonder if the engine has bolt in replacement capability into a C4 ZR-1 chassis.
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
I was just thinking the same thing. Wonder if Mercury Marine would be interested in donating a motor to find out.
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
It's a sweet engine! There's video out there of the chief engineer talking about this power plant!
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
It based off an LS7 short block. There are kits available for an LSx swap into a C4.
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
Nice. Thanks for posting this
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Re: Popular Mechanics ZR-1/LT5 Article
Somebody invite Ezra to drive one of the FBI or Wazoo cars.
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