jon_d4

I'm about to pull the trigger on the yellow '94 ZR-1 for sale in Dallas. I'm new to ZR-1's (and Vettes all together), so I'd like to get a good pre-purchase inspection before I sign the dotted line. Any recommendations for shops in Dallas/Addison area?

illenema

Whoever you choose be Positive they are well versed on the Lt-5 Zr-1.
When I sold mine had a Bmw specialist inspect it, Had problems with the rotating assembly- They didn't even catch it.

WydGlydJim

Wow..that should be disclosed, not caught.

XLR8TIN

http://hendersonperformance.com/
This is your closest best/only choice

Dynomite

Welcome

I would think you could find someone in the vicinity of Dallas on this (Corvette Forum) or the "other" Forum that can take a look at the ZR-1 for you.
Very few "shops" located anywhere are familiar with the ZR-1/LT5 engine.

SurfnSun

There are several owners in the Dallas area who could give a solid look at the car. Perhaps one will volunteer.

I just recently paid a guy $50 to look at a car for me. I didn't buy it, but better to find out sooner rather than later.

jon_d4

Thanks for the input. I'd certainly be willing to part with $50 and a beer if a knowledgeable ZR-1 owner in DFW would be willing to meet me in Addison tomorrow afternoon to look at the car. I'm still going to get a local Corvette shop to do a visual inspection since I don't have anything else lined up yet, but I would also like to have someone who knows the LT5 and its problems inspect the car.

1993C4LT1

OP, I've seen the car you are looking at(on the net), it looks great. Hope everything checks out

Spartan1510

jon_d4, I'm a '94 ZR-1 owner in DFW (Frisco). Did you buy the car? If you still have a need for someone to look at a ZR-1 that is familiar with them, shoot me a message.

Regarding shops, Henderson Performance down near Austin is really the only trustworthy shop that I can recommend for LT-5 work - they REALLY know the ZR-1 and do great work (they are one of about nine shops around the country that are ZR-1 specialists). The body is still a C4, so depending on what work ever needs to be done, you may be ok with a local shop or dealership. I recently had engine work done, and trailered it down to Henderson.

Grant
Spartan1510
'94 black ZR-1

RatRacer

Corey Henderson is the go to ZR-1 specialist here in Texas. He's the only guy I'll let touch my car.