Dropping LT5's into other Cars - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Bob Eyres · 08-08-2013

I was just reading the other thread on used LT5's, and looking at the Ebay pic of that entire front end, (sans bodywork), for sale.
It got me thinking about what cars,or trucks, would be the best candidates for a ZR-1 front end under their ancient bodywork.
My favorite would be a pre- 55' Chevy of some kind, or an early Chevy truck.

I've driven an old split-window coupe with an LT5 in it. It was fun as hell, but no match for a real ZR-1.

So, what is the best example of this kind of vehicle you've seen, or thought about?

XfireZ51 · 08-08-2013

Bob,

One of my BHAGs has been to do a 70-71 Camaro with modern drivetrain and an LT-5 in the engine bay.

mike100 · 08-08-2013

I think that the LT5 would be a worthy replacement for an exotic car with an engine you can't get parts for like certain Maseratis.

Moonlk · 08-08-2013

At Barrett Jackson this year there was a C2 with an LT-5 power plant. Drool!!!!

rkreigh · 08-08-2013

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Originally Posted by Moonlk

At Barrett Jackson this year there was a C2 with an LT-5 power plant. Drool!!!!

yes, and the nice c2 at carlisle (split window 63) was a peach

engine is big and a bit heavy, but it's quite a nice swap

like more details on the raptor megasquirt

but if you don't need to integrate with the factory dash, lots of aftermarket options would work for the ECM

the plain ol megasquirt (microsquirt) is less than 500!! wiring is a bit trickey but not too bad.

great system

Jagdpanzer · 08-08-2013

Would love to put a LT5 in a 62 corvette with all the Newman stuff.

USAFPILOT · 08-08-2013

Fiero?

XfireZ51 · 08-08-2013

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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT

Fiero?

Now that would be interesting. Would need to be a GT.

Blue Flame Restorations · 08-08-2013

My plan is to build a 54 Motorama fastback with C4 suspension custom chassis, LT5 and six spd. I have two Fastbacks in line before I can do my own though. Darn customers!!

Blownrunner · 08-09-2013

With all the Corvettes out there, seeing one at a car show or whatnot many times is not a big deal. But if you see a restomod with a corvette engine, steering, and suspension in it then people take notice.

08-08-2013	#1
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Dropping LT5's into other Cars I was just reading the other thread on used LT5's, and looking at the Ebay pic of that entire front end, (sans bodywork), for sale. It got me thinking about what cars,or trucks, would be the best candidates for a ZR-1 front end under their ancient bodywork. My favorite would be a pre- 55' Chevy of some kind, or an early Chevy truck. I've driven an old split-window coupe with an LT5 in it. It was fun as hell, but no match for a real ZR-1. So, what is the best example of this kind of vehicle you've seen, or thought about? __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft.

08-08-2013	#2
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,697	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars Bob, One of my BHAGs has been to do a 70-71 Camaro with modern drivetrain and an LT-5 in the engine bay. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

08-08-2013	#3
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars I think that the LT5 would be a worthy replacement for an exotic car with an engine you can't get parts for like certain Maseratis.

08-08-2013	#4
Moonlk Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Saskatoon Canada Posts: 47	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars At Barrett Jackson this year there was a C2 with an LT-5 power plant. Drool!!!! __________________ 1991 ZR-1 #1158 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle 1993 LT-1 White/Red Guts SOLD 1986 L98 4+3 Red/Grey SOLD

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,655	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars Would love to put a LT5 in a 62 corvette with all the Newman stuff. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

08-08-2013	#7
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,348	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars Fiero? __________________ 1994 #293 ZR-1 Stainless Works Long Tube Headers, B&B catback w/ X-Pipe, 18" Shelby Series One Wheels, SLP CAI.

08-08-2013	#9
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,904	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars My plan is to build a 54 Motorama fastback with C4 suspension custom chassis, LT5 and six spd. I have two Fastbacks in line before I can do my own though. Darn customers!! __________________ 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

08-09-2013	#10
Blownrunner Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 118	Re: Dropping LT5's into other Cars With all the Corvettes out there, seeing one at a car show or whatnot many times is not a big deal. But if you see a restomod with a corvette engine, steering, and suspension in it then people take notice.