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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
04-14-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 222
Posted By Crabs

Gear rattle from ZF6 with an aluminum flywheel is...

Gear rattle from ZF6 with an aluminum flywheel is when idling in neutral with clutch out, goes away when you engage the clutch.
if yours is making noise when accelerating, it might be the throwout...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
04-11-2024, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By Crabs

PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-16-2024, 12:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 342
Posted By Crabs

You're better off fixing it yourself, and failing...

You're better off fixing it yourself, and failing that, put it on a truck and ship it to Marc Haibec.
Do not, and I repeat, DO NOT, take it to anyone not familiar with the LT5.
You will be sorry....
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-23-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By Crabs

I'll take the short shifter. PM sent. Crabs

I'll take the short shifter.
PM sent.
Crabs
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-21-2023, 12:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By Crabs

Nope. They'll do that on pretty much any wheel. ...

Nope. They'll do that on pretty much any wheel.
It's just that the '90 is a one year only wheel.
The Sawblades (I mistakenly called them turban wheels, my bad) had two variations, '91 and '92 were...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-17-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,160
Posted By Crabs

Just so you know, there are 4 different versions...

Just so you know, there are 4 different versions of ZR-1 wheels, and all but two will look absolutely stupid on your '90.
The only two options that wont cause the NCRS types and the purists to have...
Forum: C4 Parts for Sale/Wanted
12-16-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By Crabs

Still got it? I'll take it. i will pm you...

Still got it?
I'll take it.
i will pm you details, address etc.

Crabs
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-19-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By Crabs

'92's and up will toss a code and turn on the...

'92's and up will toss a code and turn on the LTPWS light on the DIS if the sensors are removed.
Most people just remove the bulb in the DIS, as there's not an easy way to reprogram the logic in the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-18-2023, 05:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,217
Posted By Crabs

Yup. These particular door sills were made by...

Yup.
These particular door sills were made by Jim VanDorn, he would put them on every ZR-1 that went through his shop, and before he moved Automasters from Palm Springs CA to Bowling Green KY he...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-18-2023, 05:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,217
Posted By Crabs

Thanks. Been a ZR-1 owner for right at 20 years...

Thanks.
Been a ZR-1 owner for right at 20 years now.
I have seen 'em in all sorts of conditions, this one is in the top 10 of the worst I've seen.

Crabs
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-18-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,217
Posted By Crabs

The more i look at the pics, the worse it gets. ...

The more i look at the pics, the worse it gets.
The windshield has the worse delamination that Ive ever seen.
Well of course a wet car shines better than a dry one with a pretty much failed clear...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-17-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,217
Posted By Crabs

Agree with Johnny, injector housings and fuel...

Agree with Johnny, injector housings and fuel rail appear to be gone, hoses and pipes disconnected.
Its more of a parts car than a driver.

Crabs
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-17-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 541
Posted By Crabs

Automatics were never put into ZR-1s, they all...

Automatics were never put into ZR-1s, they all came with manual transmissions. A few have been swapped over the years, but they're far and few between.
Suspect that your "drift missile" is a base C4...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
09-07-2023, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 283
Posted By Crabs

Actually, it is. If you send it to Marc, it...

Actually, it is.
If you send it to Marc, it will be thoroughly inspected and all repairs will be done, likely including things you have no idea that need fixing.
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That being said, there's...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
08-10-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By Crabs

Really? Did you just not notice that the...

Really?
Did you just not notice that the original post was posted 12 years ago?
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
08-01-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 556
Posted By Crabs

I'll take the spare ashtray lid. i'll pm...

I'll take the spare ashtray lid.

i'll pm with shipping details, payment etc.

Crabs
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
07-31-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By Crabs

As rare as ZR-1s are, and as reliable as the LT5...

As rare as ZR-1s are, and as reliable as the LT5 engine has proven to be, it is unlikely that engines have been swapped.
that being said, there were a few LT5s that were swapped out by Chevrolet...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
07-12-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Crabs

They show up on eBay fairly regularly, theres a...

They show up on eBay fairly regularly, theres a chromed set there now, but be warned, they didnt come chromed, someone had it done and its not stock.
There are more 1990 ZR-1s than all the other...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
07-12-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Crabs

1990 ZR-1 wheels are one year only. The fronts...

1990 ZR-1 wheels are one year only.
The fronts are standard 1990 Corvette width/offset where as the rears are ZR-1 specific width/offset.
They are known as "Salad Shooter" wheels.
Trivia for extra...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-26-2023, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,134
Posted By Crabs

"Related Thread" feature rears its ugly head yet...

"Related Thread" feature rears its ugly head yet again.
Just so you know, the thread you replied to was from 2008.
15 years ago it was probably an appropriate concern, in 2023, not so much.
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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-17-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,161
Posted By Crabs

There are currently at least three LT5s on eBay....

There are currently at least three LT5s on eBay. One new in the box, and gosh darn expensive, and 2 used ones at twice the price they should be.
I'd check the auctions, (Copart and the like) after...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-08-2023, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By Crabs

Dang. My strictly uneducated totally unofficial...

Dang.
My strictly uneducated totally unofficial armchair diagnosis is...the ECM, it's fried.
Toast.
Kaput.
Done.
Finished.
I cant imagine why it fried, but sure looks like it did.
Fixable?
I...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-06-2023, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By Crabs

Charging the battery should not cause ECM to...

Charging the battery should not cause ECM to smell.
My first thought would be to disconnect the battery and then remove the ECM from its bracket. Turn it over and remove the 4 small screws that hold...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-06-2023, 12:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Crabs

Starter spinning but no spark sounds suspiciously...

Starter spinning but no spark sounds suspiciously like Vats.
try removing the negative battery cable for an extended period of time, and be sure to ground the negative cable against the frame or...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-05-2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,558
Posted By Crabs

Pretty sure it was called a Raptor system. ​​​ ...

Pretty sure it was called a Raptor system.
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Crabs
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