Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

A26B · 10-08-2008

Anybody else seen Cliff's 415 in Corvette ?

I haven't had the chance to read it all, but nice big article on a couple of ZR-1's in England.

jonszr1 · 10-11-2008

yes , very nice piece . he really had to go through alot to get her the way he wanted . i can only wish one day to own a stroker car

LoTu5 · 10-24-2008

Cheers guys, you could say the last ten years of ownership have been very interesting and testing indeed. The great news is I'm nearly *there* with car and *myself*, as far as getting to know the car inside out is concerned - and am starting to enjoy the ZR-1 experience again. I took my fourteen year old son on a 120 mile journey last weekend and gave him the 'full power' 3 grand pull away while cruising. He loved it and his words were " Dad it sucks the air out of my lungs "

I took the car apart a few years ago having dyno'd it at 546 flywheel hp - I've since added a better flowing top-end with larger valves but am running it with standard cams at present and plan to locate and fit some more radical cams at a later date. I will also be fitting some 4.10's in the next few weeks along with refitting the 3" B&B which I took off because it was too noisey.

I've tried four exhasts so far, standard, Corsa, Borla and B&B. I found all except the B&B to be possibly too restrictive, and the Corsa too tinny at WOT. I can live with the Borla but again it's restricted so I'll explore ways of trying to make the B&B a little quieter without obstructing perfomance.

I'm also thinking about replacing the injectors for new ones although we don't have the dreaded ethanol in our pump gas. The Zed always gets the highest octane on offer too.

Once I sort these small duties I'll hit the dyno again.

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Keep on cruising.

Hammer · 10-24-2008

I am fairly new to the ZR-1 (2 plus years), so I take it Cliff, you are LoTu5? If so, you have a very nice car. I certainly wish I could afford a 415 (or larger now). I have the article on the cars in England and I am impressed that people all over are able to share this with you guys.

UKZR1 · 10-25-2008

Its good to see you back out in the Z Cliff. I'm so glad you hung on to it and didn't move it on. When you work on a car as much as we have it becomes more than just a car, its almost part of you and I'm sure you would have missed it a few years down the line. I still call 'BIG AWE' Jasons car and I think its been moved on twice now!!

My new injectors are in and A26b's gaskets are in the UK so should get them early in the week. Perhaps meet up sometime this week as I've got a few days off work.

Remember last spring when you wheeled it out and started sorting it all out? I came down with the scanner and that afternoon it fired up and finally idled as it should

here's a link to the online article http://corvette-mag.com/art2/art2p1.html

LoTu5 · 10-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

I am fairly new to the ZR-1 (2 plus years), so I take it Cliff, you are LoTu5? If so, you have a very nice car. I certainly wish I could afford a 415 (or larger now). I have the article on the cars in England and I am impressed that people all over are able to share this with you guys.

Thanks Hammer,
It's always good to see everyone enjoying thier cars. The article was on the spot at a local south coast meet where, low and behold, the other ZR-1 in the article was present. It was too good an oppurtunity to miss.

LoTu5 · 10-26-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKZR1

Its good to see you back out in the Z Cliff. I'm so glad you hung on to it and didn't move it on. When you work on a car as much as we have it becomes more than just a car, its almost part of you and I'm sure you would have missed it a few years down the line. I still call 'BIG AWE' Jasons car and I think its been moved on twice now!!

My new injectors are in and A26b's gaskets are in the UK so should get them early in the week. Perhaps meet up sometime this week as I've got a few days off work.

Remember last spring when you wheeled it out and started sorting it all out? I came down with the scanner and that afternoon it fired up and finally idled as it should

here's a link to the online article http://corvette-mag.com/art2/art2p1.html

I appreciate yours and Kerensa's help, I think that day we got down to some real nitty gritty and sorted the gremlins out, which gave me a good base point to start with. If you get down here one fine day next week I will sort out the Chinese takeaway.

Jason's car, BIG AWE, is now with an owner in Fareham who's very keen about the car. Thanks for the links.

UKZR1 · 10-26-2008

I tell you what Cliff, I order stuff from the US and its all arrived (or is about to) - even the odd part that Ecklers shipped seperate due to a balls up. The part thats looking like its not going to arrive - the one thing I ordered in the UK!!!! Muppets

I need to drive my Z. Its not been out for 3 weeks! Fingers crossed all goes well and I'll be down.

Are you gonna want to use my lift when you do your diff??? If not I know a good garage not too far, less than 100 miles away so I think you should get it back home ok

LoTu5 · 10-26-2008

I wait keenly to see if you notice any difference from the new injectors :ears:

You're OK matey I like to raise the car in the air and work off axle stands. I can see the build sheet hanging of the fuel tank so I'll try to coax that out while I'm under the car.

WB9MCW · 10-26-2008

Congrats on the nice article!!!

10-08-2008	#1
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,384	Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine Anybody else seen Cliff's 415 in *Corvette* ? I haven't had the chance to read it all, but nice big article on a couple of ZR-1's in England. __________________ 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.

10-11-2008	#2
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine yes , very nice piece . he really had to go through alot to get her the way he wanted . i can only wish one day to own a stroker car

10-24-2008	#3
LoTu5 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London ,England Posts: 59	Re: Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine Cheers guys, you could say the last ten years of ownership have been very interesting and testing indeed. The great news is I'm nearly there with car and myself, as far as getting to know the car inside out is concerned - and am starting to enjoy the ZR-1 experience again. I took my fourteen year old son on a 120 mile journey last weekend and gave him the 'full power' 3 grand pull away while cruising. He loved it and his words were " Dad it sucks the air out of my lungs " I took the car apart a few years ago having dyno'd it at 546 flywheel hp - I've since added a better flowing top-end with larger valves but am running it with standard cams at present and plan to locate and fit some more radical cams at a later date. I will also be fitting some 4.10's in the next few weeks along with refitting the 3" B&B which I took off because it was too noisey. I've tried four exhasts so far, standard, Corsa, Borla and B&B. I found all except the B&B to be possibly too restrictive, and the Corsa too tinny at WOT. I can live with the Borla but again it's restricted so I'll explore ways of trying to make the B&B a little quieter without obstructing perfomance. I'm also thinking about replacing the injectors for new ones although we don't have the dreaded ethanol in our pump gas. The Zed always gets the highest octane on offer too. Once I sort these small duties I'll hit the dyno again. ------------ Keep on cruising. __________________ Blck/Blck 90 #1799 Last edited by LoTu5; 10-24-2008 at 01:05 PM.

10-24-2008	#4
Hammer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ideho Posts: 2,653	Re: Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine I am fairly new to the ZR-1 (2 plus years), so I take it Cliff, you are LoTu5? If so, you have a very nice car. I certainly wish I could afford a 415 (or larger now). I have the article on the cars in England and I am impressed that people all over are able to share this with you guys. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]John Boyd[/FONT][/I] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]Ideho[/SIZE][/FONT][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1][I]2015 ZL1 [/I][I]Camaro #1121 BLACK/BLACK 6 SPD (540 RWHP)[/I][/SIZE][/FONT] [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=1]1991 ZR-1 #458 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK 72[/COLOR]k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B]) 1991 ZR-1 #473 [COLOR=red]RED/[/COLOR][COLOR=black]BLACK [/COLOR]37k miles ([B][COLOR=red]SOLD[/COLOR][/B])[/SIZE][/FONT][/I]

10-26-2008	#8
UKZR1 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South East England Posts: 173	Re: Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine I tell you what Cliff, I order stuff from the US and its all arrived (or is about to) - even the odd part that Ecklers shipped seperate due to a balls up. The part thats looking like its not going to arrive - the one thing I ordered in the UK!!!! Muppets I need to drive my Z. Its not been out for 3 weeks! Fingers crossed all goes well and I'll be down. Are you gonna want to use my lift when you do your diff??? If not I know a good garage not too far, less than 100 miles away so I think you should get it back home ok __________________ Red/red 90 #1281 (UK) Marc Haibeck 368 B&B, Brembos DRM suspension Known as 'Gixer' on corvettechat.co.uk www.corvetteclips.co.uk

10-26-2008	#10
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Cliff's 415 in Corvette Magazine Congrats on the nice article!!! __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln