What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Aurora40 · 11-17-2005

What do you have in the works for your Z, or what things would you like to one day do to it? You can also list any fantasy Z's you'd like to have, but I'm more interested in things you reasonably plan on doing.

I'm sure for some of you you've already done these things.

I'd like to change my car in the following ways, and these are mostly in order:

Headers (with emissions equipment)
Exhaust: I'm not sure what I want to go with just yet. I like Corsa's straight-through aspect. It seems the ultimate way to go for that pipe size. Plus they aren't that heavy like glasspacked mufflers. I'm not sure the tips look right to me for an '80s Corvette, though, and I have to think about what kind of sound I want
Port and polish. I like the idea of a 350, but getting some free extra power out of it is sure cool. On the street, what difference does it really make if you have 475hp or 1000hp. I'm sure both are fun to drive (as is 375hp). But ~500hp seems like a good place to be at, especially in a motor that will still be smooth and such.
Brakes upgraded to 6-pistons in front and stainless lines. Nothing crazy, or for racing, just a step up. I do like how the stock rotors fill the wheels, though.
Wheels maybe. I like the 5-spokes, but I really dig OZ Mitos
I'd like perfect paint. Mine is pretty nice, but not perfect. Not sure if I'd want a respray, though, as it's only new once.
I think the Callaway aerobody is cool, but I kinda think I would keep a stock body even if I had a lot of money to toss around. The 1990 is distinct, only one year and one model looked like this.

I also think it would be cool to have a totally stock 1990 in Steel Blue to keep. It was just a cool color. But red/red is so sweet, albeit common, that I just had to get that.

What would you like to do to your car?

Edit: I also meant more mod stuff than maintenance stuff. But other things I am planning are changing the diff fluid, new tires, and new injectors, in addition to whatever else pops up.

Z Factor · 11-17-2005

My goal when I started was to be able to reverse any modification to make it bone stock if needed for resale value. So with that in mind I have put on headers, X-pipe, and B & B exhaust, but I have kept the stock manifold/cats and exhaust. I will go with a performance chip once I decide on the best one, and I'd like to get a Dyno Tune from Aaron at SGC. I might go with a P & P of the plenum and IH, but that is about it. If I were to change the rims, I'd keep the stock ones, and if I were to upgrade/change the brakes, I would still be able to reverse them if needed.

So while some of the guys are going for the ultimate in HP

, I'll be content to get around 400 rwhp.

FU · 11-17-2005

The 93 Green LPE/LSV 385 will stay as it is. And will be enjoyed during good weather. Yes the car gets used in the rain.

The White 91 415 is pretty well done up also. But it may go for sale come spring time.

cuisinartvette · 11-17-2005

Callaway Z Speedster....

For mine:

-New leather on the seats
-Top end porting job
-Headers, bullet cats, Corsas
-A Molds
-Lowered 1-1/2 in. in rear
-Hurst shifter
-Paint & tires (done)

Good enough for me...

95ZR1#418 · 11-17-2005

I consider mine done outside of maintenance items. This winter will be replacing the ZF, water hoses/TS, fluids, plugs, belt and finally more Zaino.

Patton · 11-18-2005

- Headers (CA legal) into RT cats into X pipe into B&B.
- Port & Polish the pleunm and IH.
- RC fuel injectors,... and,.......
Wait a minute what the hell am I talking about. I just want to fix my GODDAMN vacuum leak!!

Basically I want 400rwhp with a stock look, even under the hood, except for maybe a smooth air intake and slotted/drilled/zinc washed rotors and a caliper that lets go of its heat better than these.
I would like to get a fiberglass roof too.

We Gone · 11-18-2005

Just P&P and a good tune Other than that its just how I want it.

Mods so far

Open air filter
Flowmaster catback
tuned chip
cross-drilled rotors/GS calipers
5-spokes

Kevin · 11-18-2005

Repaint to get rid of orange peel
Port/polish/pc cam covers/plenum
redue interior
headers/cats/stock 94 system w/flowmasters
new tune
C6 Z06 Calipers
gears (maybe) I like hitting 120 in third
bypass the TB coolant line
reroute the IAC
shifter
c-beam plates
Keeping it out of the hands of an NCRS guy.......priceless

Kevin · 11-18-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patton

I would like to get a fiberglass roof too.

I may have a red one from a 91

Nick · 11-18-2005

I think I'm done with this one. Planning for the next one, though!

11-17-2005	#1
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? What do you have in the works for your Z, or what things would you like to one day do to it? You can also list any fantasy Z's you'd like to have, but I'm more interested in things you reasonably plan on doing. I'm sure for some of you you've already done these things. I'd like to change my car in the following ways, and these are mostly in order: Headers (with emissions equipment) Exhaust: I'm not sure what I want to go with just yet. I like Corsa's straight-through aspect. It seems the ultimate way to go for that pipe size. Plus they aren't that heavy like glasspacked mufflers. I'm not sure the tips look right to me for an '80s Corvette, though, and I have to think about what kind of sound I want Port and polish. I like the idea of a 350, but getting some free extra power out of it is sure cool. On the street, what difference does it really make if you have 475hp or 1000hp. I'm sure both are fun to drive (as is 375hp). But ~500hp seems like a good place to be at, especially in a motor that will still be smooth and such. Brakes upgraded to 6-pistons in front and stainless lines. Nothing crazy, or for racing, just a step up. I do like how the stock rotors fill the wheels, though. Wheels maybe. I like the 5-spokes, but I really dig OZ Mitos I'd like perfect paint. Mine is pretty nice, but not perfect. Not sure if I'd want a respray, though, as it's only new once. I think the Callaway aerobody is cool, but I kinda think I would keep a stock body even if I had a lot of money to toss around. The 1990 is distinct, only one year and one model looked like this. I also think it would be cool to have a totally stock 1990 in Steel Blue to keep. It was just a cool color. But red/red is so sweet, albeit common, that I just had to get that. What would you like to do to your car? Edit: I also meant more mod stuff than maintenance stuff. But other things I am planning are changing the diff fluid, new tires, and new injectors, in addition to whatever else pops up. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img] Last edited by Aurora40; 11-17-2005 at 06:01 PM.

11-17-2005	#2
Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? My goal when I started was to be able to reverse any modification to make it bone stock if needed for resale value. So with that in mind I have put on headers, X-pipe, and B & B exhaust, but I have kept the stock manifold/cats and exhaust. I will go with a performance chip once I decide on the best one, and I'd like to get a Dyno Tune from Aaron at SGC. I might go with a P & P of the plenum and IH, but that is about it. If I were to change the rims, I'd keep the stock ones, and if I were to upgrade/change the brakes, I would still be able to reverse them if needed. So while some of the guys are going for the ultimate in HP , I'll be content to get around 400 rwhp.

11-17-2005	#3
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? The 93 Green LPE/LSV 385 will stay as it is. And will be enjoyed during good weather. Yes the car gets used in the rain. The White 91 415 is pretty well done up also. But it may go for sale come spring time. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

11-17-2005	#5
95ZR1#418 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western Montana, now Maryland Posts: 191	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? I consider mine done outside of maintenance items. This winter will be replacing the ZF, water hoses/TS, fluids, plugs, belt and finally more Zaino. __________________ Later-Bob :D [IMG]http://www.axoplasmic.com/800x600/toponzr1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.axoplasmic.com/800x600/topoffzr1.jpg[/IMG][URL="http://axoplasmic.com/AXOPLASMIC/ZR1.html"]My '95 ZR-1 Home Page[/URL]

11-18-2005	#6
Patton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 224	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? - Headers (CA legal) into RT cats into X pipe into B&B. - Port & Polish the pleunm and IH. - RC fuel injectors,... and,....... Wait a minute what the hell am I talking about. I just want to fix my GODDAMN vacuum leak!! Basically I want 400rwhp with a stock look, even under the hood, except for maybe a smooth air intake and slotted/drilled/zinc washed rotors and a caliper that lets go of its heat better than these. I would like to get a fiberglass roof too. __________________ "Mr. President, we must not allowwww... a mine shaft gap!!" -General Buck Turgidson 1994 ZR1 - White on Black

11-17-2005	#4
cuisinartvette Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA. Posts: 896	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? Callaway Z Speedster.... For mine: -New leather on the seats -Top end porting job -Headers, bullet cats, Corsas -A Molds -Lowered 1-1/2 in. in rear -Hurst shifter -Paint & tires (done) Good enough for me...

11-18-2005	#7
We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? Just P&P and a good tune Other than that its just how I want it. Mods so far Open air filter Flowmaster catback tuned chip cross-drilled rotors/GS calipers 5-spokes __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

11-18-2005	#8
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? Repaint to get rid of orange peel Port/polish/pc cam covers/plenum redue interior headers/cats/stock 94 system w/flowmasters new tune C6 Z06 Calipers gears (maybe) I like hitting 120 in third bypass the TB coolant line reroute the IAC shifter c-beam plates Keeping it out of the hands of an NCRS guy.......priceless __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

11-18-2005	#10
Nick Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 586	Re: What's your ultimate vision for your ZR-1? I think I'm done with this one. Planning for the next one, though! __________________ Nick ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #32 - lapsed...