New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ray Wood · 10-22-2014

Go to corvette-mag.com & click on parts. Been up for 9 days.

A26B · 10-23-2014

I have my doubts about that being a new engine. It's all apart, even cam covers removed and has the appearance of having been media blasted. Looks more like a pile of parts to me.

GOLDCYLON · 10-23-2014

Concur no cam overs, no cams chains, secondary system no plenum etc not to mention Rust throughout rust. I would avoid at all costs. Just a pile of parts.

FU · 10-23-2014

Boat anchor ?

GOLDCYLON · 10-23-2014

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Originally Posted by FU

Boat anchor ?

Yep flood motor or a motor left out in the open to rot for a very long time

Blue Flame Restorations · 10-23-2014

Is it from Long Island......? hehehehe

bdw18_123 · 10-23-2014

http://www.corvette-mag.com/classifieds/8283

Definitely not new, but doesn't look that bad from the pics. Price is $3,950 OBO, so not unreasonable. Though one has to wonder why it's in pieces...

spork2367 · 12-12-2014

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Originally Posted by bdw18_123

http://www.corvette-mag.com/classifieds/8283

Definitely not new, but doesn't look that bad from the pics. Price is $3,950 OBO, so not unreasonable. Though one has to wonder why it's in pieces...

I bought one on here last summer complete for 2800.00 shipped from IL to PA. And everything in those pictures appears to have been bead blasted.

There are a couple rough looking engines on ebay right now for 6000+. The one claimed to have like 30k miles but looked rougher than the one I got with like 113k on it.

Current ebay ad: "Engine was removed at 80,000 miles in order to replace with a later 93-95 higher horsepower LT-5. Engine was in running condition when removed and still turns over by hand. Will need to be freshened up before install, but does not require a rebuild,"

Yeah...I'm sure someone replaced the entire engine to gain 30 hp...Needs freshened up but doesn't need a rebuild....spoken like someone who doesn't know a thing about the LT5.

*also, none of the crate engines came in a crate like that and certainly not disassembled. Although I do have a NOS 2 bolt engine block that snuck out at some point. Has all the factory inspection stamps and no VIN.

Dynomite · 12-13-2014

I just bought a complete LT5 with 36K miles including the ECM and wiring harness for $3K.
I also bought some other stuff including the transmission, Cluster, AC controls, Bose for a bit additional $s.

I will post up photos and more details in a few days after I pick up the engine and additional parts.

One always takes a risk on purchasing LT5s and ZR1s but I have yet to find an LT5 with any serious issues. My FIRST test is Always compression. I have found 215 psi or more within 5 psi on all cylinders on ALL of the 5 LT5s I have (including a 95' Crate Engine with zero miles) and expect the same on the LT5 just bought.

This is a 95' Crate Engine

efnfast · 12-13-2014

Cliff.....ummmm......how many LT-5's you got?

10-22-2014	#1
Ray Wood Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Honey Brook, PA Posts: 1	New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate Go to corvette-mag.com & click on parts. Been up for 9 days.

10-23-2014	#2
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,376	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate I have my doubts about that being a new engine. It's all apart, even cam covers removed and has the appearance of having been media blasted. Looks more like a pile of parts to me. __________________ 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.

10-23-2014	#3
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,154	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate Concur no cam overs, no cams chains, secondary system no plenum etc not to mention Rust throughout rust. I would avoid at all costs. Just a pile of parts. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V Last edited by GOLDCYLON; 10-23-2014 at 04:55 PM.

10-23-2014	#4
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate Boat anchor ? __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

10-23-2014	#6
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate Is it from Long Island......? hehehehe __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

10-23-2014	#7
bdw18_123 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prather, CA Posts: 809	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate http://www.corvette-mag.com/classifieds/8283 Definitely not new, but doesn't look that bad from the pics. Price is $3,950 OBO, so not unreasonable. Though one has to wonder why it's in pieces... __________________ [IMG]http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/bdw18_123/_zr1netforumsigphoto.jpg[/IMG][B] 1990 Corvette ZR-1 [/B][I] White/Flame Red, #2299, mostly stock, 144K miles.[/I] -Cams timed to the '93-'95 405HP LT5 stock timing. -IAT sensor relocated to below front bumper. -Haibeck hoops installed in airduct. -OBX cat-back exhaust. [COLOR=DarkRed][B](SOLD - December 2012 [/B][/COLOR][COLOR=DarkRed][B]:hello:)[/B][/COLOR] 1993 Corvette Coupe Black/Black, 6-speed (SOLD - October 2009 :hello:)

12-13-2014	#9
Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,791	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate I just bought a complete LT5 with 36K miles including the ECM and wiring harness for $3K. I also bought some other stuff including the transmission, Cluster, AC controls, Bose for a bit additional $s. I will post up photos and more details in a few days after I pick up the engine and additional parts. One always takes a risk on purchasing LT5s and ZR1s but I have yet to find an LT5 with any serious issues. My FIRST test is Always compression. I have found 215 psi or more within 5 psi on all cylinders on ALL of the 5 LT5s I have (including a 95' Crate Engine with zero miles) and expect the same on the LT5 just bought. This is a 95' Crate Engine __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS Last edited by Dynomite; 12-13-2014 at 01:14 PM.

12-13-2014	#10
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,316	Re: New 1990 ZR1 engine in crate Cliff.....ummmm......how many LT-5's you got?