C4 ZR1 or not
04-27-2011, 08:04 AM
#21
1994 Admiral Blue ZZZZZR1
Howdy all. Wanting to sell my 1980 L48 with plans to get a 90-96 C4. Is a ZR1 worth the money and time or am I better off buying a cheaper LT1 and upgrading it? My main concern is if something goes wrong with the ZR1 and that engine. I live in Cheyenne, WY and not sure if there's any mechanics that have any experience with the LT5 in the surrounding area. There's also a Doug Rippie modified 1995 that has my eye as well. Thanks for any insight!
The ZR-1 is unique and one that I am proud to own. Lots of friends help each other with upgrades, maintenance and issues with your cars. (both online and in person)
Regardless of your choice (LT1 or LT5), you will be very happy! (though the ZR-1 is guaranteed to give you a PERMAGRIN!)
Good luck and let us know how the decision process goes!
David
PS check out www.zr1netregistry.com
06-04-2020, 12:21 PM
#22
Intermediate
06-04-2020, 01:42 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
Get the ZR-1. They’re really not difficult to work on. I wouldn’t trust any place outside of the handful of known ZR-1 shops in the country to work on mine. That and I enjoy doing the work myself. If you have the space for your own repairs, or wrenching isn’t your thing, I can see why it could become a pain. Get that Doug Rippie Z.
I can’t see an L98 or LT1 being a consideration over an LT5 unless they were Callaway offerings, complete with full AeroBody.
I can’t see an L98 or LT1 being a consideration over an LT5 unless they were Callaway offerings, complete with full AeroBody.
06-05-2020, 12:20 PM
#24
Le Mans Master
I think what others are suggesting is that you are setting up a “false equivalency”. The idea that an LT1 based C4 is somehow comparable to a ZR-1 is erroneous. As the British say, its “chalk and cheese”. And if you think its a choice, then you need to know more about the ZR. If you really want a ZR, then that’s the only one you should consider. The LT1/4 is no substitute for the ZR, full stop.
06-05-2020, 12:35 PM
#25
Team Owner
Pro Mechanic
The OP probably made his decision....9 years ago.
06-07-2020, 05:16 AM
#28
Racer
06-20-2020, 11:04 PM
#30
Instructor
06-20-2020, 11:38 PM
#31
Intermediate
06-21-2020, 08:51 AM
#33
Race Director
Member Since: Feb 2002
Location: Compound in the Grove, Ga.
Posts: 11,329
Received 910 Likes
on
583 Posts
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2019 C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C4 of Year Finalist
2015 C4 of the Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '16
2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I was not going to reply to this 9 year old post but, You always have two ways to go in town with the traffic or save it for the weekend. I'm sure wherever you live you can find some nice back roads to drive on.
