Is there a market for boosted application? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Billy Mild · 02-05-2017

I would love to have a ZR-1 stock engine'd LT5 that has a little boost added. I think putting a blower or turbo might be a great option. I seen a few threads, but no real action towards this goal. So the question is, can the engine handle it? Maybe something on E85 would make it easier to boost it.

I like the ZR1 Products approach a lot. Looks to keep A/C and powersteering intact. As far as I know there was no kit made. The biggest challenge is getting the mount made and then re-routing all the lines around it.

Thoughts on trying to work as a group to getting a few kits made?

Vette73 · 02-05-2017

I think there is a thread a while back explaining how it could be done....Don't have the knowledge in this field but I don't think anyone makes it for the LT-5...

It's not like you can go to Summit and order one like you can for any other modern vette......You would think with an engine like this they would have one, but I guess since the limited number of LT-5s built it didn't seem profitable for a company to make one I guess...

Billy Mild · 02-05-2017

That is exactly the thinking, not enough demand to make the money back on R&D. If this was a community effort to help I think it might be doable. I was thinking of talking to the ZR1Products guy to see if they would share the designs of their kit. From there it would be a tuning challenge honestly. But there has to be demand for it.

The other option would be an intake manifold based supercharger similar to how the newer ZR1 was supercharged.

RussMcB · 02-05-2017

(I would not be interested, but, I'm curious...)

Why not just buy the ZR1 Products kit?

Billy Mild · 02-05-2017

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Originally Posted by RussMcB

(I would not be interested, but, I'm curious...)

Why not just buy the ZR1 Products kit?

They don't sell a kit anymore. Already inquired.

HAWAIIZR-1 · 02-05-2017

The rear mounted turbos are and have been available for some time:
http://www.raptorllc.net/LT5.htm

Years ago I begged Randy Woods from SRP to make his supercharged system available. His one off car is or will be for sale. At the time he did not feel it was feasible to reproduce and market, but you could call him and ask. Super nice and knowledgeable guy to work with. I would be interested in a boosted application myself. It seems the amount of work to bring the CR down or applying small boost is not worth the cost and effort.

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HAWAIIZR-1 · 02-05-2017

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Originally Posted by Billy Mild

They don't sell a kit anymore. Already inquired.

Was there ever a kit sold? I did not think there ever was or folks would have jumped on it then for sure.

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HAWAIIZR-1 · 02-05-2017

He has something like a 1,000 hp LM GTO and focus is on those cars now. I would love to buy his car if I had the bucks.

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Billy Mild · 02-05-2017

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Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

He has something like a 1,000 hp LM GTO and focus is on those cars now. I would love to buy his car if I had the bucks.

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Any idea on what he wants for his ZR1?

HAWAIIZR-1 · 02-05-2017

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Originally Posted by Billy Mild

Any idea on what he wants for his ZR1?

Sorry, I did not discuss a price with him since I knew I could not buy and ship to Japan. Give him a call to discuss. I imagine the 95 is mint cond coming from him. Best wishes.

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Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Is there a market for boosted application? I would love to have a ZR-1 stock engine'd LT5 that has a little boost added. I think putting a blower or turbo might be a great option. I seen a few threads, but no real action towards this goal. So the question is, can the engine handle it? Maybe something on E85 would make it easier to boost it. I like the ZR1 Products approach a lot. Looks to keep A/C and powersteering intact. As far as I know there was no kit made. The biggest challenge is getting the mount made and then re-routing all the lines around it. Thoughts on trying to work as a group to getting a few kits made? __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

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Vette73 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brooklyn ny Posts: 1,045	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? I think there is a thread a while back explaining how it could be done....Don't have the knowledge in this field but I don't think anyone makes it for the LT-5... It's not like you can go to Summit and order one like you can for any other modern vette......You would think with an engine like this they would have one, but I guess since the limited number of LT-5s built it didn't seem profitable for a company to make one I guess...

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Billy Mild Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 838	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? That is exactly the thinking, not enough demand to make the money back on R&D. If this was a community effort to help I think it might be doable. I was thinking of talking to the ZR1Products guy to see if they would share the designs of their kit. From there it would be a tuning challenge honestly. But there has to be demand for it. The other option would be an intake manifold based supercharger similar to how the newer ZR1 was supercharged. __________________ Looking for a ZR-1 1985 Yamaha RZ350-NOT STOCK 1971 Yamaha AT1-Middle of a restoration

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RussMcB Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marietta, GA USA Posts: 1,160	Re: Is there a market for boosted application? (I would not be interested, but, I'm curious...) Why not just buy the ZR1 Products kit?

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HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,540	Is there a market for boosted application? The rear mounted turbos are and have been available for some time: http://www.raptorllc.net/LT5.htm Years ago I begged Randy Woods from SRP to make his supercharged system available. His one off car is or will be for sale. At the time he did not feel it was feasible to reproduce and market, but you could call him and ask. Super nice and knowledgeable guy to work with. I would be interested in a boosted application myself. It seems the amount of work to bring the CR down or applying small boost is not worth the cost and effort. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048 Last edited by HAWAIIZR-1; 02-05-2017 at 12:19 PM.