Zr-1 ???
 

Any C4 ZR-1 gurus in the Cleveland area??? :drink:

Detroit area? What's the issue?

Wannabe

Dude, you looking at one?! I have a little experience with those cars. Not an expert by any means, but call me if you want.

ps, just put 20 hours on the 303 over thanksgiving... ran like a dream:drink: we even did a 110 mile stint in the ocean :coolcowboy:

What do you need to know? My father owned one, a 1994, had for about 9 years. I know there is a guy in Chicago that is an expert. You may be looking at our old car, is it black, has a Borla exhaust?

I have a mint '91, bought it new in Chicago....what questions do you have??

Thanks everyone. I have found one that has my interest. It is in the Cleveland area. It is a somewhat low mileage car, '91, clean Carfax. It doesn't look perfect, stock stereo is removed (but owner still has it so it could be put back in), and it doesn't have the original wheels...it has the 5-spoke wheels that they changed to in I believe '93.

What I was hoping for is maybe there was a forum member who knew these cars well that would be willing to take a look at it for me.

-Double Down, would you be willing to PM me your number so I could pick your brain a little bit?


-Artie, I am so glad you guys are enjoying the boat. Have you done a GPS top speed run yet???

The ZR-1's have a very rare water pump that is a pain in the azz to change! The pre-1993 ZR-1's are only 375 HP and the following years are 405 HP. I think a ZO6 from 2004+ w/405 HP is just as cool of a car.

You are correct, and I don't disagree. Hell, a base LS2 C6 has 400hp..... So did my CTS-V and my TrailBlazer SS. But...

.....something about the nostalgia of the C4 ZR-1s has always drawn me in. Maybe it's the marine connection of the Mercury-designed quad OHC engine.... Or, maybe because at my being 13 years old when the car debuted, the only thing hotter was Heather Locklear on T.J. Hooker. :)

+1 on Heather!!!!!!!
Jay

I was sad to see that car go. But they are extremely expensive to maintain, modify, and service. They can still put up big numbers nat aspirated though.....

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZrNvJxDD-0&feature=related[/YOUTUBE]

They also held numerous 24hr top speed records. They certainly have that "cool" factor.

Not flat out perfect conditions, but I have seen 72-73 with half a tank and 6 people on the boat in calm water. There's some more left! I also pulled off the silent thunder, and it let's those gils breathe a little better.

73 w/ 6 people and fuel is very commendable! I bet you can see 75 with 2 on board and a 1/4 tank. 292 and 312 FasTech owners always act surprised.... Make sure to wave as you pass. :)

Post a pic of the transom without ST. :drink:

I'll have to snap a few with it on the trailer... here's the best I have for now. This was at City Marina in Charleston, SC.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...icture-091.jpg

They changed the wheels in 1994. they are overall more desirable so no loss there... unless they are aftermarket wheels. the aftermarkets just don't look quite right and could ding the value some.

The ZR1 really shines at high speeds, high RPM.

The water pump was one of the weak links. If you buy a Z, I'd strongly suggest keeping your eyes out for a New Old Stock pump. probably run you 500 bucks but worth having on hand just in case.

Windshields are also a problem. the factory tinted windshield is not obtainable anymore, last I checked, and they almost always de-laminate if it is tinted.

Another problem that is harder to diagnose for a newbie is not getting full power in full power mode.