I totally get not wanting to hammer on it since it is your dad's car. However, if a ZR1 is not singing at full throttle you really cannot fully appreciate how AMAZING they sound. Good video quality BTW. It is hard to find quality videos on the ZR1 since the car is so old.
Agreed 100% totally unique sound! :D, and thank you very much we really appreciate the car, its funny to go to local car shows and watch people's confused reactions when they look under the hood haha, a lot of people don't know about the ZR1 C4/LT5
Long live the king! Surprising how good these things sound without mufflers. I bought a 2003 50th anniversary Corvette, thinking it had great sounding Borlas. Found out it was muffler delete with Borla tips. I loved that car, and it was the quickest and best sounding of my 3 Vettes ('95 LT1 6SPD, '02 LS1 auto, '03 6spd). With the tall gear 6spd and efficient LS1 engine, I repeatedly got 40MPG by hypermiling it. Yeah I know, why drive a beast like that for fuel efficiency? Well, you can, but it's also good for the car (and you) to 'clean out the carbon' regularly! Fastest I've ever been was 160, and it was pulling quite hard still, but I figured that was 'enough' at the time as I was outrunning my headlights and didn't want to die! The C4 ZR-1 was my childhood dream car, very nice. Today I consider it a 'sleeper', very stealthy, but back then it was the hottest thang on the road! As of now, the C4 ZR-1 LT-5 remains the most impressive looking when you pop the race-car hood, GORGEOUS! Congrats to your father owning such a gem, I hope to join the ranks some day!
Thank you very much my friend, truly. I like your taste in cars! I also had a base 90 Corvette with quite a bit of modifications, did catless front y-pipe, kept mid resonator with muffler delete and loved the sound, and surprisingly wasn't loud at all, until I'd clean it out lol
Was neck and neck back in 1990 with one of these and I was on my bike doing 140. This car stepped on it and left me like I was standing still. Sick car!
I've got a modified Ninja 300 that will keep up with it until 60 or 80. Than it's game over for me! Fun little bike, quick for its size, but geared low and tops out at 120. Top speed is not what it's designed for. Put a grin on the face in quick accelerations, a bigger grin around swoopy corners, and warm-fuzzies every time I pass a gas station! I love Corvettes too, owned 3, gonna have another one soon (Thinking C6 Z06).
Our fathers are the same age and so are we. In 1990 I was 20 and its funny you mention looking at an RS Camaro because I was driving a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA. The ZR1 was my dream. Today I own an 03 Z06. Great review.
Clearly well looked after, nice review. Have a 90 ZR-1 myself, lots of tlc needed, but still goes and puts a smile on my face when i wind it up to 7k rpm.
So beautiful. I managed to pick a 91’ ZR1 with only 9k miles. I got a great deal on it. I always wanted one to add to my collection. Same color way as yours. Enjoy it!
I've had my 91 ZR-1 for 21 years ...98000 miles of pure bliss!!! Best bang for your buck is 410 gears in the rear end ,fidanza light weight flywheel,headers( I have ligerfelter ss) and a nice stainless 3 inch exhaust (B&B is what I did ) accell injectors and your done ..oh yes ...one more thing ..a mark has haibech chip tuned to your mods and you're ready to rip!!! I smile everytime I take it for a spin. And a speedo gear to correct to 4:10s. I run 10 w 60 bmw oil in my tranny too .
Yeah lets knock it. Those digi dashes were awful even back then. It sounds like a dream. I remember the first one I ever saw was a Steel Blue Metallic. Valet Mode via lower dash key was the shutoff mode. Those sills were awful. They get scuffed badly and were hard for most to climb over to get out. In 1990 this thing ran with the likes of the Ferrari F40.
Had an 84 with the complete digital dash, looked cool once I finally fixed it lol. Ended up soldering the 2 boards together and ditched the problematic male/female pin setup and put led bulbs in. And yeah very true on the sills, I put the clear protectors over them, fall in and climb out of a c4 hahaha
awesome car! I have a normal 93 C4 and thanks for mentioning the Shell gasoline It's hard to find non ethanol. These cars (C4s) might look kind of bland or be the least sought after Corvette but when you get in one and drive it it makes me think of what an early eighties Ferrari might feel like, definitely a great driving experience.
Nice, agreed. Felt the same way after driving my first (84), also had a 90 which was my favorite, it is a different feeling, and the view :) Feels light and agile, definitely similar to its 80's Italian friends.
90 zr1's actually ran faster than the zr1 after it . Forgot if it was something with emissions not sure but Car & Driver and others had better 1/4 mile and 0-60 for the 90 zr1. Love that car to this day still my one of my favorites. The only issue is not many parts. All the motors have been bought up ... ZR1 registry for sure can help out. (315's in the rear )
Nice, I swear it feels quicker than the numbers suggest. I used to own a 2015 Corvette and this feels very similar in power. Love the Testarossa by the way! Thanks for info^^
@@Feral80sKid It is quicker for sure. Its more like the z06 feeling of the same generation c5 (2001-2005) The one thing the zr1 needed was better rear gear. I think they didn't do it because of mileage and avoided the gas guzzler tax , like you said, it gets darn good mileage . Many zr1 owners do that one simple change to a 3:54 or a 4:10 and the car comes alive (a little lower gas mileage comes with it). Seen high 11's at the track with just that. One reason those gears don't bother the zr1 is the high rpm it has, over 7200 rpm. I will pick one up for sure. Love my Testarossa, the zr1 targeted the TR back in the day but are two totally different cars. I have my original 1985 corvette slightly stroked but want to drop a ls3. ls2 or newer lt1. You're dads is perfect. Much nicer steering wheel, has the good tires on it. Im envious. Very clean. I remember the zr1 well back in the day. Out of my price range and in the corvette club i was in , a couple people had them and i always looked on with envy. This generation has no idea how spoiled they are with the availability of high end cars for such a low price they are able to achieve. We didn't have that option back in the day. Any 16 year old or say sub 20 year old can go out and grab a C5 or even a C5 z06 between 15-25k .. smh
@@redtesta you sound very knowledgeable, dad may want to get the gear change we've talked about it! Really appreciate it too, that steering wheel works out well, can even see the guages better lol. Nice that you have a tpi vette also, lots of torque! Had a base 1990 and did mildly ported Accel base manifold, as&m runners, port match plenum, catless front y-pipe and bumped base timing to 8 degrees and could not believe the difference haha
The car of my youth.I'd take this any day if I could get my hands on a good example.. Then the overly hyped c8. Nice to see people appreciating the "king of the hill". 😂
Beautiful car, thankyou for posting the video, I currently own an 86 convertable that im parting with and would like to pick up a clean ZR1, you have helped me make up my mind, awsome car for the money
I also had a 1990 tpi corvette, did a bunch of bolt ons.....highly recommend the Haibach chip and muffler delete, its still surprisingly quiet, you'll lose some weight off the car too.
Thank you very much for that as well ^^ glad to help in your decision, 86 is a great year too, I had a base model 90 a while back, love the design of the C4 and the sensations of driving them!
i Liked as a kid then Hated the C3 when i found the 5.3 E type jags killed even the big block c3,s for years at the top level. Saw a C4 in 1996 and WOW what a nice car and it was a base model. For 30 years i wanted a 68 camaro but good original cars are 70k, The C4 LT5 is the best value on the planet and this car is what i want,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i am in Australia and will have $30k to buy one in 2021 and import it.
Ok, In the beginning, I had a 1972 bigblock 3 spd auto (TH400) green coupe (with T-tops and removable back window) For 18 years. 1988 til 2006. The wife got cancer and the car had to go, I sold it to pay bills. She passed away, then years later I first bought an ‘87 yellow normal soft top, then after learning a great deal about the C4’s I had to have an LT1 car as well :) So I recently bought a normal 1994 purple (black rose metallic) soft top ;-D Awesome cars!!
@@jbotnick5361 I am really sorry to hear about your wife my friend. Sounds like you really tried to help her too, God bless you.❤🤝 Love your taste in cars. I really like the C4 in yellow too, really pops. Enjoy the 94, love the Black Rose and lt1 as well, such good cars all around for the price.
All my friends are out buying brand new mustangs and cameros but I'm out here looking to buy a 30-year-old corvette. (We are 20) Also, your dad looks like bubbles from trailer park boys.
Lol he kinda reminds me of Bubbles too xD He even used to have pretty thick glasses. I hear you, had a 1990 Corvette base model and I still miss it quite a bit. Have a 2022 LT1 Camaro now, but there's nothing like an old school car.
I'm sure most dealers may not touch them, thankfully they're pretty robust and reliable. I found that replacing and using aircraft clamps on some of the common vacuum leak areas made it problem free.
Thanks! :) This one hasn't had a hiccup so far 🤞🤞 we only run Shell 93 V-Power (5% ethanol) for longevity of stock injectors, tightened all manifold bolts no vacuum leaks whatsoever
We had a custom chip made for 93, the V-power also has 5% ethanol, these older injectors don't like more % than that, most other brands are 10%+, at least until Biden tries to make it all 15%, hence V-Power's expensive price
@@Feral80sKid When you and your Dad have a chance, watch this on UA-cam - C4 ZR1; LT5 press conference, ZR1 I personally don't feel like exta chips are needed, the cars were engineered just fine. Also, injectors are replaceable, upgradeable just like any other part, they aren't made to last the life of the car. Your car may have low miles but most base C4'S are at or close or over 100k miles and the injectors are garbage by then.
@@geneyus6411 I'll check out the video thanks, indeed they are engineered just fine, but lots of potential blocked by the oem California emissions tune. Haibeck is the only way to go on the lt4 tune imo, car feels even more amazing in so many ways.
@@geneyus6411 Nah you're fine, didn't think that brother ^^ Here in Ohio we only have 87, 89 then it jumps to 93 lol. Wish we had 91 too, and thank you very much
@@Feral80sKid Sweet! I own a 1995 Firebird, 1984 Trans Am, and a 1990 ZR-1. I used to have a 1992 Firebird as well. 1984 has always been my favorite year.
@@Feral80sKid Thank you Sir, you are very kind. My story is that I was close to buying a 1990 model (only this year was an option fro me due to the front markers on the front and turn signals) and I don't really like the later 1991+ models anymore. They have slightly different instruments and steering wheels front is not as simple as 90 MY. And I was also looking for bright red outside and bright red interior. However, I got married and the children's life expenses + other obligations stopped my dreams of a ZR-1 for a dozen or so years. Sometimes I regret it :D. I would like to drive clean and shine ZR-1 along Phoenix towards Los Angeles in this car in a configuration like your father's, and fire up a Delco Bose Gold that will crack one of the Cock Robin When Your Heart is Weak track. This is one of my dreams.
Thanks bud, and the Grand National in 1987 was only 276 horsepower too, I've driven 2 and I'm here to tell you it was WAY more haha....The 2001/2002 5.7 LS1 in Camaro/Trans Am gained the ls6 manifold/egr delete and didn't gain over the 1998-2000? My 2002 Z28 put out 316hp at the wheels stock but was rated at 310. GM's been up to this kind of thing through more than the 60's. Maybe this ZR1 is just a factory freak, they do exist, and I have no doubt this one was broke in easy....damn thing pulls like it has 450
"One of the fastest cars in the world".......no, other than the 12 cylinder Ferrari, this ZR1 was THE fastest car on Earth. It was quicker than the Porsche 911 Turbo, ( and everything else for that matter ), it stopped quicker than the 911, OUT-HANDLED the 911 on the road course/race track, so much so, the ZR1 logged lap-times a full 2 seconds faster than the 911 turbo, YET THE ZR1 HAD A STICKER PRICE THAT WAS $37,000 LESS THAN THE 911 TURBO. The ZR1 equipped with the famous LT5 engine shattered many track/race records, including a 24 hour endurance speed record that stood FOR 50 YEARS. The old record was 161 mph average over 24 hours, set back in 1940 by a huge aircraft engine. Years later, Ford tried to break this record & failed. Audi and Mercedes also tried & failed. And that Mercedes was totally modified just for that purpose. But A PRACTICALLY FACTORY BONE-STOCK ZR1 shattered the old 161 mph lap average with an astonishing 175.8 mph lap average FOR 24 HOURS. It also registered the highest G's ever recorded on the skid pad at the time. This ZR1 came factory equipped with special Bilstein shocks in the rear. The rear of the ZR1 was a full 3 inches wider than the base model Corvette from the same time, to make room for those extremely wide rear tires. Anyone should be proud to own an LT5 equipped ZR1.
Excellent information, and I didn't know all those other companies tried and failed to break that record, I did know it stood for a long time. Mercury Marine really did a nice job indeed. ^^ Absolutely right, such a fantastic car for the money!
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Lotus + Corvette really did the trick
Awesome car! The most underrated and misunderstood Corvette on the planet. That LT-5 is not only a great engine, it is a work of art.
Thank you very much:) Is that Ricky from Trailer Park Boys?? LOL
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What an heirloom piece for the family. Was really cool to see your dad hanging out in the garage.
Thank you very much ^^
I totally get not wanting to hammer on it since it is your dad's car. However, if a ZR1 is not singing at full throttle you really cannot fully appreciate how AMAZING they sound. Good video quality BTW. It is hard to find quality videos on the ZR1 since the car is so old.
Agreed 100% totally unique sound! :D, and thank you very much we really appreciate the car, its funny to go to local car shows and watch people's confused reactions when they look under the hood haha, a lot of people don't know about the ZR1 C4/LT5
The C4 ZR1 is not an old car! It's late model! Old cars as follows: before computers! Got it?!😀
Long live the king! Surprising how good these things sound without mufflers. I bought a 2003 50th anniversary Corvette, thinking it had great sounding Borlas. Found out it was muffler delete with Borla tips. I loved that car, and it was the quickest and best sounding of my 3 Vettes ('95 LT1 6SPD, '02 LS1 auto, '03 6spd). With the tall gear 6spd and efficient LS1 engine, I repeatedly got 40MPG by hypermiling it. Yeah I know, why drive a beast like that for fuel efficiency? Well, you can, but it's also good for the car (and you) to 'clean out the carbon' regularly! Fastest I've ever been was 160, and it was pulling quite hard still, but I figured that was 'enough' at the time as I was outrunning my headlights and didn't want to die! The C4 ZR-1 was my childhood dream car, very nice. Today I consider it a 'sleeper', very stealthy, but back then it was the hottest thang on the road! As of now, the C4 ZR-1 LT-5 remains the most impressive looking when you pop the race-car hood, GORGEOUS! Congrats to your father owning such a gem, I hope to join the ranks some day!
Thank you very much my friend, truly. I like your taste in cars! I also had a base 90 Corvette with quite a bit of modifications, did catless front y-pipe, kept mid resonator with muffler delete and loved the sound, and surprisingly wasn't loud at all, until I'd clean it out lol
Was neck and neck back in 1990 with one of these and I was on my bike doing 140. This car stepped on it and left me like I was standing still. Sick car!
Thank you much :D what kind of bike did you have? I think my dad had a V-Max back then, I remember hanging on to him for my life xD
@@Feral80sKid well first bike and it was a katana 600 (I later graduated to an R1)
I've got a modified Ninja 300 that will keep up with it until 60 or 80. Than it's game over for me! Fun little bike, quick for its size, but geared low and tops out at 120. Top speed is not what it's designed for. Put a grin on the face in quick accelerations, a bigger grin around swoopy corners, and warm-fuzzies every time I pass a gas station! I love Corvettes too, owned 3, gonna have another one soon (Thinking C6 Z06).
Our fathers are the same age and so are we. In 1990 I was 20 and its funny you mention looking at an RS Camaro because I was driving a 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA. The ZR1 was my dream. Today I own an 03 Z06. Great review.
Thank you very much, here's to good dad's 🤝 Love the GTA 3rd gens too!
Clearly well looked after, nice review. Have a 90 ZR-1 myself, lots of tlc needed, but still goes and puts a smile on my face when i wind it up to 7k rpm.
Ty very much for that ^^ Definitely can't help but smile driving these😎🤙
So beautiful. I managed to pick a 91’ ZR1 with only 9k miles. I got a great deal on it. I always wanted one to add to my collection. Same color way as yours. Enjoy it!
Very nice my friend, and you as well....wonderful car the zr1 is! And thank you very much^^
I got my 90 zr1 for 8k with 17k miles on it , needs a paint job but very impressed with the car
Big congrats^^ wonderful cars!
Wow, killer deal!
I've had my 91 ZR-1 for 21 years ...98000 miles of pure bliss!!!
Best bang for your buck is 410 gears in the rear end ,fidanza light weight flywheel,headers( I have ligerfelter ss) and a nice stainless 3 inch exhaust (B&B is what I did ) accell injectors and your done ..oh yes ...one more thing ..a mark has haibech chip tuned to your mods and you're ready to rip!!!
I smile everytime I take it for a spin.
And a speedo gear to correct to 4:10s.
I run 10 w 60 bmw oil in my tranny too .
I'll bet that thing hauls major!
Yeah lets knock it. Those digi dashes were awful even back then. It sounds like a dream. I remember the first one I ever saw was a Steel Blue Metallic. Valet Mode via lower dash key was the shutoff mode. Those sills were awful. They get scuffed badly and were hard for most to climb over to get out. In 1990 this thing ran with the likes of the Ferrari F40.
Had an 84 with the complete digital dash, looked cool once I finally fixed it lol. Ended up soldering the 2 boards together and ditched the problematic male/female pin setup and put led bulbs in. And yeah very true on the sills, I put the clear protectors over them, fall in and climb out of a c4 hahaha
awesome car! I have a normal 93 C4 and thanks for mentioning the Shell gasoline It's hard to find non ethanol. These cars (C4s) might look kind of bland or be the least sought after Corvette but when you get in one and drive it it makes me think of what an early eighties Ferrari might feel like, definitely a great driving experience.
Nice, agreed. Felt the same way after driving my first (84), also had a 90 which was my favorite, it is a different feeling, and the view :) Feels light and agile, definitely similar to its 80's Italian friends.
Awesome cars and the engine is just so beautiful and an amazing story on how they developed it
Thanks ^^ yeah this is one we really miss, had a special sound and feel.
90 zr1's actually ran faster than the zr1 after it . Forgot if it was something with emissions not sure but Car & Driver and others had better 1/4 mile and 0-60 for the 90 zr1. Love that car to this day still my one of my favorites. The only issue is not many parts. All the motors have been bought up ... ZR1 registry for sure can help out. (315's in the rear )
Nice, I swear it feels quicker than the numbers suggest. I used to own a 2015 Corvette and this feels very similar in power. Love the Testarossa by the way! Thanks for info^^
@@Feral80sKid It is quicker for sure. Its more like the z06 feeling of the same generation c5 (2001-2005) The one thing the zr1 needed was better rear gear. I think they didn't do it because of mileage and avoided the gas guzzler tax , like you said, it gets darn good mileage . Many zr1 owners do that one simple change to a 3:54 or a 4:10 and the car comes alive (a little lower gas mileage comes with it). Seen high 11's at the track with just that. One reason those gears don't bother the zr1 is the high rpm it has, over 7200 rpm. I will pick one up for sure. Love my Testarossa, the zr1 targeted the TR back in the day but are two totally different cars. I have my original 1985 corvette slightly stroked but want to drop a ls3. ls2 or newer lt1. You're dads is perfect. Much nicer steering wheel, has the good tires on it. Im envious. Very clean. I remember the zr1 well back in the day. Out of my price range and in the corvette club i was in , a couple people had them and i always looked on with envy. This generation has no idea how spoiled they are with the availability of high end cars for such a low price they are able to achieve. We didn't have that option back in the day. Any 16 year old or say sub 20 year old can go out and grab a C5 or even a C5 z06 between 15-25k .. smh
@@redtesta you sound very knowledgeable, dad may want to get the gear change we've talked about it! Really appreciate it too, that steering wheel works out well, can even see the guages better lol. Nice that you have a tpi vette also, lots of torque! Had a base 1990 and did mildly ported Accel base manifold, as&m runners, port match plenum, catless front y-pipe and bumped base timing to 8 degrees and could not believe the difference haha
They are great cars, totally underrated. Mine also gets 30mpg highway.
I have a 1991 ZR-1, more "Smiles per mile" than all the other cars in my collection :)
Most definitely 🤝😎😀
The car of my youth.I'd take this any day if I could get my hands on a good example.. Then the overly hyped c8. Nice to see people appreciating the "king of the hill". 😂
Really appreciate it man^^ Dad actually has it for sale so he can buy a C8 lol. With some luck I may be able to get it from him in a year or 2
Did he sell the red zr1?
Beautiful car, thankyou for posting the video, I currently own an 86 convertable that im parting with and would like to pick up a clean ZR1, you have helped me make up my mind, awsome car for the money
Glad to help my friend, you won't regret it :) and thank you
I also had a 1990 tpi corvette, did a bunch of bolt ons.....highly recommend the Haibach chip and muffler delete, its still surprisingly quiet, you'll lose some weight off the car too.
THX! i have a 86now. and was thinkin about a 90 zr1..good film!
Thank you very much for that as well ^^ glad to help in your decision, 86 is a great year too, I had a base model 90 a while back, love the design of the C4 and the sensations of driving them!
i Liked as a kid then Hated the C3 when i found the 5.3 E type jags killed even the big block c3,s for years at the top level. Saw a C4 in 1996 and WOW what a nice car and it was a base model. For 30 years i wanted a 68 camaro but good original cars are 70k, The C4 LT5 is the best value on the planet and this car is what i want,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i am in Australia and will have $30k to buy one in 2021 and import it.
I like your taste brother:) Dad used to have a 68 red on red Camaro, convertible 396! Agreed, such a wonderful car all around for current prices
Great Car! Greetings from Poland
Thanks :D so is the 99 WS6! ;)
I have a normal 1994
Soft top
Great cars!
Cheers
They sure are :) Same to you ^^
Ok,
In the beginning,
I had a 1972 bigblock 3 spd auto (TH400) green coupe (with T-tops and removable back window)
For 18 years. 1988 til 2006.
The wife got cancer and the car had to go, I sold it to pay bills. She passed away, then years later I first bought an ‘87 yellow normal soft top, then after learning a great deal about the C4’s I had to have an LT1 car as well :)
So I recently bought a normal
1994 purple
(black rose metallic)
soft top ;-D
Awesome cars!!
@@jbotnick5361 I am really sorry to hear about your wife my friend. Sounds like you really tried to help her too, God bless you.❤🤝 Love your taste in cars. I really like the C4 in yellow too, really pops. Enjoy the 94, love the Black Rose and lt1 as well, such good cars all around for the price.
All my friends are out buying brand new mustangs and cameros but I'm out here looking to buy a 30-year-old corvette. (We are 20) Also, your dad looks like bubbles from trailer park boys.
Lol he kinda reminds me of Bubbles too xD He even used to have pretty thick glasses. I hear you, had a 1990 Corvette base model and I still miss it quite a bit. Have a 2022 LT1 Camaro now, but there's nothing like an old school car.
@port nut xD LOL. Laughed Pepsi through my nose when Bubbles told Julian to do a Michael Jackson, and beat it haha
With the new interior, does it come with the same narrow footwell as my 85?
Yeah exactly the same lol, I have 13 shoes so I feel you
The car is wider and requires a special key to let it perform 100%
It sure is, feels almost exactly like a normal 350 tpi until you flip that switch :D
315's out back 285' sup front. I have 96 with those rims on it.
Sweet ^^
Any dealers know how to fix them
I'm sure most dealers may not touch them, thankfully they're pretty robust and reliable. I found that replacing and using aircraft clamps on some of the common vacuum leak areas made it problem free.
That's nice! I hear they are a pain in the ass having to work on something constantly. How has yours been?
Thanks! :) This one hasn't had a hiccup so far 🤞🤞 we only run Shell 93 V-Power (5% ethanol) for longevity of stock injectors, tightened all manifold bolts no vacuum leaks whatsoever
Some truth to that, depends on previous ownership diligence Id say. My 90 would certainly fall into that category, but love it anyway.
Actually a few 1989 models had this engine. Also it was made to run on 91 Octane, 93 Is a waste of money!
We had a custom chip made for 93, the V-power also has 5% ethanol, these older injectors don't like more % than that, most other brands are 10%+, at least until Biden tries to make it all 15%, hence V-Power's expensive price
@@Feral80sKid When you and your Dad have a chance, watch this on UA-cam - C4 ZR1; LT5 press conference, ZR1
I personally don't feel like exta chips are needed, the cars were engineered just fine. Also, injectors are replaceable, upgradeable just like any other part, they aren't made to last the life of the car.
Your car may have low miles but most base C4'S are at or close or over 100k miles and the injectors are garbage by then.
@@geneyus6411 I'll check out the video thanks, indeed they are engineered just fine, but lots of potential blocked by the oem California emissions tune. Haibeck is the only way to go on the lt4 tune imo, car feels even more amazing in so many ways.
@@Feral80sKid I wasn't knocking your Dad's car, it looks close to immaculate.
Sounds awesome!
Everyone is interested in different mods.
@@geneyus6411 Nah you're fine, didn't think that brother ^^ Here in Ohio we only have 87, 89 then it jumps to 93 lol. Wish we had 91 too, and thank you very much
Looks like mine! :D
Nice! Like like your username, had a 78 Firebird Formula 4 speed, a 90 Formula
@@Feral80sKid Sweet! I own a 1995 Firebird, 1984 Trans Am, and a 1990 ZR-1. I used to have a 1992 Firebird as well. 1984 has always been my favorite year.
@@FirebirdDude ahhh yes, I like your taste! Have a vid coming tonight of a good friend's 79 Trans Am too :D
Nice...
Thanks bud:)
You have black Toyota Celica?
That was a good little ST, don't have it anymore unfortunately.
@@Feral80sKid Oh ok thank you 4 answer. Do sometimes video about your dads C4 ZR-1 especially washing and cleaning up.
No problem, I sure would if he still had it, couldn't talk him out of selling it and buying a C7. I'd have bought it if I could've at the time. :/
@@Feral80sKid Thank you Sir, you are very kind. My story is that I was close to buying a 1990 model (only this year was an option fro me due to the front markers on the front and turn signals) and I don't really like the later 1991+ models anymore. They have slightly different instruments and steering wheels front is not as simple as 90 MY. And I was also looking for bright red outside and bright red interior. However, I got married and the children's life expenses + other obligations stopped my dreams of a ZR-1 for a dozen or so years. Sometimes I regret it :D. I would like to drive clean and shine ZR-1 along Phoenix towards Los Angeles in this car in a configuration like your father's, and fire up a Delco Bose Gold that will crack one of the Cock Robin When Your Heart is Weak track. This is one of my dreams.
Beautifil car. Expensive to purchase today.👍
Thank you
The hp rating is the true hp, this is not the 1960's...nice car though
Thanks bud, and the Grand National in 1987 was only 276 horsepower too, I've driven 2 and I'm here to tell you it was WAY more haha....The 2001/2002 5.7 LS1 in Camaro/Trans Am gained the ls6 manifold/egr delete and didn't gain over the 1998-2000? My 2002 Z28 put out 316hp at the wheels stock but was rated at 310. GM's been up to this kind of thing through more than the 60's. Maybe this ZR1 is just a factory freak, they do exist, and I have no doubt this one was broke in easy....damn thing pulls like it has 450
@port nut Sick, I really love the tpi as well, had a 1990 Vette that I did a bunch of stuff to.
Great video! Love the LT5/ZR1. This car is a true legend!!! See my other comment for some fun facts about this ZR1.
Thank you so much my friend, really enjoyed your comment, I love the fact that someone really knows about these! Have a great Christmas....
@@Feral80sKid The pleasure was all mine. Merry Christmas to you & your family!
@@howabouthetruth2157 Thank you so much ^^
"One of the fastest cars in the world".......no, other than the 12 cylinder Ferrari, this ZR1 was THE fastest car on Earth. It was quicker than the Porsche 911 Turbo, ( and everything else for that matter ), it stopped quicker than the 911, OUT-HANDLED the 911 on the road course/race track, so much so, the ZR1 logged lap-times a full 2 seconds faster than the 911 turbo, YET THE ZR1 HAD A STICKER PRICE THAT WAS $37,000 LESS THAN THE 911 TURBO. The ZR1 equipped with the famous LT5 engine shattered many track/race records, including a 24 hour endurance speed record that stood FOR 50 YEARS. The old record was 161 mph average over 24 hours, set back in 1940 by a huge aircraft engine. Years later, Ford tried to break this record & failed. Audi and Mercedes also tried & failed. And that Mercedes was totally modified just for that purpose. But A PRACTICALLY FACTORY BONE-STOCK ZR1 shattered the old 161 mph lap average with an astonishing 175.8 mph lap average FOR 24 HOURS. It also registered the highest G's ever recorded on the skid pad at the time. This ZR1 came factory equipped with special Bilstein shocks in the rear. The rear of the ZR1 was a full 3 inches wider than the base model Corvette from the same time, to make room for those extremely wide rear tires. Anyone should be proud to own an LT5 equipped ZR1.
Excellent information, and I didn't know all those other companies tried and failed to break that record, I did know it stood for a long time. Mercury Marine really did a nice job indeed. ^^ Absolutely right, such a fantastic car for the money!