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tccrab · 08-29-2008

Bill:

Howdy!!

There's a write up over on the front page:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/engine.htm

And also a write up on rebuilding the engine without removing the block:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/lt5rebuild.htm

Here's a write up with pictures at Corvette Fever:
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/16798/index.html

Since you're going to the trouble of getting it out, you might as well pony up for an upgrade or two.
Getting the top end ported and powder coated is certainly a must do.
Talk to JeffVette (Jeff Flint) at PNW ZR1's. He's the man for porting/polishing & powder coating: (tell him I sent you)
http://www.pnwzr1.com/

If you've got a LOT spare coin to spend, a 415, 427, or 440 stroker conversion would be the next obvious choice.
You're closer to Aaron, but Marc Haibec does them too:
http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/p...20upgrades.htm

While you have the tranny out it might be a good idea to send it to Bill Boudreau (The ZF Doc) and have it checked out and cryo treated.
http://www.zfdoc.com/index.htm

I highly recommend Bill's "C-Beam Plates":
http://www.zfdoc.com/c4beamplate.htm
Made a world of difference on my Z.
I used to be very wary of mashing the go pedal unless I was the only car on the road.
When the tires would spin, the rear end would step right. It felt like miles, but in reality probably only a foot or so.
The beam plates minimized it bunches.
Although torque still affects the attitude of the rear of the car it's no where near what it used to be.

I'm told that a rear end gear change is the best bang for the buck, 4:10's are usually what people put in.
It makes 6th gear usable on the freeway.
http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/products/gears.htm
Again, this is something Aaron can do for you, but it's always nice to see your options.

Good to see you again, and again,

Welcome to the.....

Brotherhood of the Beast!!!

TomC
a.k.a."Crabs"

08-29-2008	#3
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,645	Re: Engine removal-need help.....please Bill: Howdy!! There's a write up over on the front page: http://www.zr1netregistry.com/engine.htm And also a write up on rebuilding the engine without removing the block: http://www.zr1netregistry.com/lt5rebuild.htm Here's a write up with pictures at Corvette Fever: http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/16798/index.html Since you're going to the trouble of getting it out, you might as well pony up for an upgrade or two. Getting the top end ported and powder coated is certainly a must do. Talk to JeffVette (Jeff Flint) at PNW ZR1's. He's the man for porting/polishing & powder coating: (tell him I sent you) http://www.pnwzr1.com/ If you've got a LOT spare coin to spend, a 415, 427, or 440 stroker conversion would be the next obvious choice. You're closer to Aaron, but Marc Haibec does them too: http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/p...20upgrades.htm While you have the tranny out it might be a good idea to send it to Bill Boudreau (The ZF Doc) and have it checked out and cryo treated. http://www.zfdoc.com/index.htm I highly recommend Bill's "C-Beam Plates": http://www.zfdoc.com/c4beamplate.htm Made a world of difference on my Z. I used to be very wary of mashing the go pedal unless I was the only car on the road. When the tires would spin, the rear end would step right. It felt like miles, but in reality probably only a foot or so. The beam plates minimized it bunches. Although torque still affects the attitude of the rear of the car it's no where near what it used to be. I'm told that a rear end gear change is the best bang for the buck, 4:10's are usually what people put in. It makes 6th gear usable on the freeway. http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/products/gears.htm Again, this is something Aaron can do for you, but it's always nice to see your options. Good to see you again, and again, Welcome to the..... Brotherhood of the Beast!!! TomC a.k.a."Crabs" __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]