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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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I hadnt really heard of this motor until a few days ago. But what are some specs? And why is it so rare?
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:26 AM
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It was the engine that was in the C4 ZR1 Vettes. It has nothing to do with the LT1 or LT4 engines. 32v DOHC 5.7l with Lotus-designed heads and a Mercury Marine block. Rated up to 405hp I think in the last couple of years for them. Awesome cars
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Produced from 90-95 in the ZR-1. Mated to a ZF six speed. All aluminum. Hand built by Merc marine. They are badass engines but are expensive and expensive to mod, but they make make some crazy N/A power. My buddy and his dad own a ZR-1 shop here in IL and they own a 93 ZR-1 and recently built a 460 ci LT5 that makes some rediculous power. Here's a link http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/p...20upgrades.htm
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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the mighty LT5.



here's a nasty one.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Kw7WVGdvA
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Performance wise they were on par if nto a little better then then 405 hp LS6 offered at the start of 2002.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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I also heard some crucial parts are unavailable or discontinued.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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I remember the crate engine price being something like $23,995 or something rediculous like that
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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that thing is pretty wicked
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Originally Posted by Toronto_LT1
That little fugger was scootin..



It's got a very similar BoreXStroke of a LS1/LS6..
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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They were assembled in the Mercruiser marine plant in Stillwater Oklahoma.

Also, the ZR-1 option package was around $37,500.00, with the base car price around $35,000.00. Ouch!

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Nothing more than a curiosity. In no way related to the LT1 and in no way worth looking at.
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And I thought my 383 was expensive... 23 grand for a motor? Good God
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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It was something special 20 years ago.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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It was something special 20 years ago.
Somebody's riding the cotton pony today
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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i seen a 3rd gen with a lt5 swap back in 02' at a camaro legends tour
the owner didnt want to turn on the car, and had velvet rope around the car.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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you could always find a wrecked ZR1 and take the LT5 and tranny outta it and put it in a 39 ******




the car was Sick! idk why i didnt take a picture from the front >
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Originally Posted by Purple95Z28
Somebody's riding the cotton pony today


OUCH!!! LMAO!!!
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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That *****'s is just plain sick and twisted, the LT-5 is a rarely seen motor. Thanks to soxx puppet and Toronto LT1 have some new screen savers.
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that ***** can't touch this




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Old Aug 3, 2008 | 01:50 AM
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that chevelle was on 06 power tour. and i remember Apple Chevrolet had an ad in the back of Super Chevy for LT5's for $24k.

I'm on the hunt for the right LT5, just having trouble finding it. I want this car so bad. They sound awesome, its like nothing you've ever heard. think indy car w/ a pulse.
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