LT1 vs ZR1
Le Mans Master
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From: pa
everything motor to the rear end of the car. http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_about.htm
the short list is:
motor
trans
wheels/tires
windshield
all the body work save the hood, front bumper, top
the short list is:
motor
trans
wheels/tires
windshield
all the body work save the hood, front bumper, top
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Originally Posted by 90 Corvette ZR-1
everything motor to the rear end of the car. http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_about.htm
the short list is:
motor
trans
wheels/tires
windshield
all the body work save the hood, front bumper, top
the short list is:
motor
trans
wheels/tires
windshield
all the body work save the hood, front bumper, top
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by 90 Corvette ZR-1
the short list is:
motor
trans
wheels/tires
windshield
all the body work save the hood, front bumper, top
motor
trans
wheels/tires
windshield
all the body work save the hood, front bumper, top
The top is not the same, since the CHMSL is up there on the ZR-1.
Larry
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From: Just the Tip... Just to see how it feels...
Originally Posted by GKK
Center High Mounted Stop Light.
To the OP. Here are just the visual differences of the engine between the:
LT1 (91-96)
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c4/bcunningham/engine1.jpg
LT5 (ZR1 90-95)
http://rogerscorvette.com/spots/sep98/zr1_engine1.jpg
and just to confuse you, here is an LT4 ('96 manual only)
http://www.rogerscorvette.com/spots/aug01/engine2.jpg
Le Mans Master
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From: South-central Missouri
Originally Posted by kwik_ta
about 100hp base, and enough technology that it took GM until 2001ish to match the hp with the Z06. The ZR1 is one bad ****
LT5=LT1x(400/300)^.5 = LT1x1.1547 or put another way, the LT5 is about 15% faster than the LT1 against the wind
LT5 = LT4x(400/355-average for LT4) = LT4x1.0615 or put another way, the LT5 is about 6% faster that the LT4 against the wind
FWIW,
P.
Melting Slicks
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From: Severna Park MD
Originally Posted by Paul Workman
Yep!
LT5=LT1x(400/300)^.5 = LT1x1.1547 or put another way, the LT5 is about 15% faster than the LT1 against the wind
LT5 = LT4x(400/355-average for LT4) = LT4x1.0615 or put another way, the LT5 is about 6% faster that the LT4 against the wind
FWIW,
P.
LT5=LT1x(400/300)^.5 = LT1x1.1547 or put another way, the LT5 is about 15% faster than the LT1 against the wind
LT5 = LT4x(400/355-average for LT4) = LT4x1.0615 or put another way, the LT5 is about 6% faster that the LT4 against the wind
FWIW,
P.
The LT5 design lives on as the Cadillac Northstar engine.
And so the argument rages on.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by FELNGR8
it's easy to get 400+ HP from any mild upgrade to an LTx.
I suppose it depends on your definition of "easy".
If simply writing a nice, fat check is "easy", then, yes, I suppose it is.
Larry
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Drifting
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From: Pasadena Maryland
Originally Posted by rocco16
I suppose it depends on your definition of "easy".
If simply writing a nice, fat check is "easy", then, yes, I suppose it is.
Larry
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Melting Slicks
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From: Grand Sport #82
Originally Posted by JCD
The LT5 made the LT1, at least, that's what Corvette Magazine told me at breakfast...
The LT4 was based on the feedback and knowhow of the LT5...thats the way I understod it anyway....
Melting Slicks
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From: Severna Park MD
Originally Posted by rocco16
I suppose it depends on your definition of "easy".
If simply writing a nice, fat check is "easy", then, yes, I suppose it is.
Larry
code5coupe
Another 2 grand for headers, cats, and custom exhaust. I did wrench the headers and a few other things.
For a fact the Hotcam with pocket ported LT1 heads is enough to pull on a ZR-1.
But my car will never have the WOW factor or high value of a ZR-1.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by FELNGR8
Well, I don't have the skill or tools to port my heads myself,.... but that check was only $4500. To a speed shop that builds race engines, not to a big name Vette tuner.
Another 2 grand for headers, cats, and custom exhaust. I did wrench the headers and a few other things.
For a fact the Hotcam with pocket ported LT1 heads is enough to pull on a ZR-1.
But my car will never have the WOW factor or high value of a ZR-1.
Another 2 grand for headers, cats, and custom exhaust. I did wrench the headers and a few other things.
For a fact the Hotcam with pocket ported LT1 heads is enough to pull on a ZR-1.
But my car will never have the WOW factor or high value of a ZR-1.
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From: Van Steel Corvettes
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
Originally Posted by RacerX70CC
But... you're able to drive and enjoy your LT1 and not have to worry about accident repair, long discontinued parts, etc. that a lot of the ZR1 guys have to worry about. But yes...the "King" is still that, IMO.
