Competent LT5 mechanic (MS) - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Dime · 02-05-2011

I'm planning on getting myself a c4 corvette in the near future. If I can find one for a good deal I'd like to get a ZR-1. Problem is I'm not a wrench guy; other than the basics like oil changes, filter changes, etc. I'm worthless.

So, basically I'm wondering if any of you veteran Vette owners might be to able to point me in the direction of a good mechanic who has the ability to work on an LT5. Preferably near Vicksburg/Jackson, MS.

Aurora40 · 02-05-2011

Sounds like you are about 1/2 way between South Georgia Corvettes, and Corey Henderson, both being 7-9 hours away.

Honestly, that is about as close as many of us are to a trusted ZR-1 shop. There isn't a lot of ZR-1 specific work that needs to be done, and the common stuff really requires no more skill than an oil change or brake job. It may seem intimidating, but it is a fairly easy engine to work on.

Where would you go to take a normal C4 Corvette for service? Much of the C4 stuff would be the same, brakes, clutch, and such.

todesengel · 02-05-2011

Corey would get my vote. He has taken the time to help me several times, and seems to be in it for more than just to make a buck at every turn (this is not to say he doesn't have a business to run).
Every question I have had for him he has answered quickly, and guided me along the way. This is not the experience that I have had with another.

Pete is also very good, and a wealth of information, and tuning/porting/timing abilities. This is not to say this is his limitation, just my personal interaction with him. Pete is located in Chicago.

2ZR1S · 02-05-2011

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Originally Posted by Dime

I'm planning on getting myself a c4 corvette in the near future. If I can find one for a good deal I'd like to get a ZR-1. Problem is I'm not a wrench guy; other than the basics like oil changes, filter changes, etc. I'm worthless.

So, basically I'm wondering if any of you veteran Vette owners might be to able to point me in the direction of a good mechanic who has the ability to work on an LT5. Preferably near Vicksburg/Jackson, MS.

I am not too far away from you (Crossett, AR). There is also another ZR-1 owner in Monroe, LA that moved over from MS when I did. We can help out with some normal wrecnching if you need a hand. I have performed all of the work on my own car for years. Not difficult at all.

02-05-2011	#1
Dime Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vicksburg, MS Posts: 135	Competent LT5 mechanic (MS) I'm planning on getting myself a c4 corvette in the near future. If I can find one for a good deal I'd like to get a ZR-1. Problem is I'm not a wrench guy; other than the basics like oil changes, filter changes, etc. I'm worthless. So, basically I'm wondering if any of you veteran Vette owners might be to able to point me in the direction of a good mechanic who has the ability to work on an LT5. Preferably near Vicksburg/Jackson, MS.

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Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Competent LT5 mechanic (MS) Sounds like you are about 1/2 way between South Georgia Corvettes, and Corey Henderson, both being 7-9 hours away. Honestly, that is about as close as many of us are to a trusted ZR-1 shop. There isn't a lot of ZR-1 specific work that needs to be done, and the common stuff really requires no more skill than an oil change or brake job. It may seem intimidating, but it is a fairly easy engine to work on. Where would you go to take a normal C4 Corvette for service? Much of the C4 stuff would be the same, brakes, clutch, and such. __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

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todesengel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Mo Posts: 738	Re: Competent LT5 mechanic (MS) Corey would get my vote. He has taken the time to help me several times, and seems to be in it for more than just to make a buck at every turn (this is not to say he doesn't have a business to run). Every question I have had for him he has answered quickly, and guided me along the way. This is not the experience that I have had with another. Pete is also very good, and a wealth of information, and tuning/porting/timing abilities. This is not to say this is his limitation, just my personal interaction with him. Pete is located in Chicago. Last edited by todesengel; 02-05-2011 at 04:49 PM.