1991 ZR-1 42k miles

[mike100]

The catalyst to selling this car was when I had to take my headers off to pass the emissions testing here. So disappointed with the drop in power... although the lower noise level is a plus with the oem manifolds.

I'm kind of committed to staying in CA for a few more years so I'm leaning towards EV's. Already solared up my house and bought a Volt.

[lfalzarano]

EV's don't provide the smell and sound of a fossil fueled LT5.

CA won't accept headers with CAT's attached?


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[Hog]

Originally Posted by lfalzarano

EV's don't provide the smell and sound of a fossil fueled LT5.

CA won't accept headers with CAT's attached?


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I have been told that any long tube headers will not pass, and any setup that modifies the distance from the engine to the catalyst.

[lfalzarano]

When you retire, move from that anti-RealCar state.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by mike100

The catalyst to selling this car was when I had to take my headers off to pass the emissions testing here. So disappointed with the drop in power... although the lower noise level is a plus with the oem manifolds.

I'm kind of committed to staying in CA for a few more years so I'm leaning towards EV's. Already solared up my house and bought a Volt.

GLWS. I guess if I were still in CA my plan to get under the radar of smog Nazis would not have worked?





I had Marc modify short tubes with AIR and I also modified C6 Z06 cats to bolt on as you recommended. I'll install it here as soon as I have time.

Best wishes whichever way you go.


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[mike100]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

Drop the $2000 so you'll keep it. Hate to see you sell it and leave the family. What would you replace it with? As long as no regrets, it's all good. But that is one nice ride you have there.

If I ever do a second LT5 car, I'd lean toward getting one that was pretty well fixed up. Not sure I have enough motivation to rebuild a steering column, replace the injectors, port the injector housings, C5 convert the brakes, redo a bunch of driveline stuff, rebuild the shocks, replace a bunch of standard service items, and chase down the oil leaks all over again.

On the other hand, if a worthy buyer comes with an agreeable offer, then I would pass it along.

[mike100]

Originally Posted by HAWAIIZR-1

GLWS. I guess if I were still in CA my plan to get under the radar of smog Nazis would not have worked?





I had Marc modify short tubes with AIR and I also modified C6 Z06 cats to bolt on as you recommended. I'll install it here as soon as I have time.

Best wishes whichever way you go.


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ZRDon in Temecula had made that, but had to use the replacement LT1 catalyst that is listed on the certified replacement roster. In actual practice, that might have passed visual, but technically you are supposed to appeal to the referee to prove that the oem manifold is no longer available and that your homebuilt shorties are what you are going to run.

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Originally Posted by mike100

ZRDon in Temecula had made that, but had to use the replacement LT1 catalyst that is listed on the certified replacement roster. In actual practice, that might have passed visual, but technically you are supposed to appeal to the referee to prove that the oem manifold is no longer available and that your homebuilt shorties are what you are going to run.

Thanks for the explanation and best wishes. Sorry to pollute your ad. We'll miss you if you sell, but surely understood.


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[S52MC]

Clean car and one I considered, but the timing isn't right. Have you considered putting this on Bring a Trailer? Should provide a much broader audience.

[Vette73]

Since the car is now over 25 years old isn't smog testing out the window? In NY it's only a safety inspection.....No more smog testing.....All the performance cars I have owned in the past never passed inspection.....Allthough my mechanic always got me a sticker, no questions asked....