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Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-01-2021, 08:46 PM
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Posted By 5abivt

absolute beauty congrats ! 🍾 uploading the...

absolute beauty congrats ! 🍾

uploading the many pics from work I’ve done and changes etc over the past year. I’ll finally be updating this thread shortly ! Still lots of stuff to do (it never...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-05-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,325
Posted By 5abivt

appreciate the reply ! I cannot get the second...

appreciate the reply ! I cannot get the second picture setup to fit inside. But I believe that plastic spacer is already inside the nipple. So for now I was able to plug it in with an o ring and...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-05-2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,325
Posted By 5abivt

Need help with Coolant Heater hose to Thermostat housing connection !

Putting the cooling system back together and got the housing in place. I did install a new Heater return connection piece that threads into the t stat housing from JerrysGaskets. What I do not know...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-04-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,507
Posted By 5abivt

it won’t fix the interior. But a complete dash...

it won’t fix the interior. But a complete dash and center tunnel out of fiberglass custom made would fix it. The LS would not only rev higher, make a ton more power and be far more reliable ... would...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-04-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

I do agree the M brand expanded and they started...

I do agree the M brand expanded and they started slapping M on everything as well. All about the profits of course and whatever works. The car is fantastic. It doesn’t have that rumble and charm of...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-04-2020, 04:49 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

So on to the headers. I had started polishing...

So on to the headers. I had started polishing them . I gave the primary on the drivers side a dimple/dent with a large impact socket and some heat and tapped it etc. so there would be some clearance...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-04-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

So back on topic.. I already epoxied my garage...

So back on topic.. I already epoxied my garage floor when we moved in the new place , but I never painted it because I was stuck on what to do with the cracks in the corners and along the foundation....
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-04-2020, 02:52 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Have a lot to catch up on. I’ll try to keep the...

Have a lot to catch up on. I’ll try to keep the non Z stuff very short. I certainly wish I was making short YouTube vids over the past year as I changed cars twice and the vids would have been a...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-04-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,507
Posted By 5abivt

512TR was always my favorite car. Until more...

512TR was always my favorite car. Until more recently having sat in one and driven in it.. as much as I love the exterior the interior is severely lacking for my tastes. I always wanted one and one...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-03-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By 5abivt

mine reason I did it was aesthetics.. to match my...

mine reason I did it was aesthetics.. to match my floor tunnel.. but yes with the new cooling system , goal was to try and reduce the underhood temps. I was polishing them first .. but couldn’t...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-03-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By 5abivt

bill gave me the c beam measurements at the...

bill gave me the c beam measurements at the driveshaft to tunnel . I’ll leave everything loose at the mounts until I get the zf back in and then move it over. My clearance was extremely slight maybe...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-02-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By 5abivt

that is the plan then. I’ll wait until the clutch...

that is the plan then. I’ll wait until the clutch and trans are back up and then follow his position specs. I left the k brace only snug and the mount to k brace nuts loose so when lining up the...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-01-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,529
Posted By 5abivt

Engine alignment after replacing engine mounts ??

Replaced both motor mounts with the Prothane billet mounts. Searched and searched but have not been able to find any posts regarding engine position. Perhaps it was a bad idea to replace them while...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
05-26-2020, 12:15 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

i don’t think Dom could fit inside one easily 🤣

i don’t think Dom could fit inside one easily 🤣
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
07-04-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Different perspective for sure. Personally I...

Different perspective for sure. Personally I don’t feel Chevy took advantage of being the only game in town. Given the economy and the LS investment and c5 around the corner I think it was a hell of...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-29-2019, 12:38 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Its an interesting time for C4 zr-1s. While many...

Its an interesting time for C4 zr-1s. While many don’t seem to fetch much I did just see a 9k mike admiral 95 sell in short order and delivered in a matter of days.. $50k I think ? Just depends on...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-29-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Hi Mike congrats on the purchase ! Any details ?...

Hi Mike congrats on the purchase ! Any details ? Year /color etc ? Nothing really happened I just chose to do a whole bunch of stuff at the same time and with our new house being delayed it just got...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-28-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Long overdue. Finally pretty settled in at the...

Long overdue. Finally pretty settled in at the new place and finally getting some time to work on the Z and bring her home. Got the billet/poly engine mounts in from prothane. ...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
06-28-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Been away for a bit sorry I didn’t reply ! I like...

Been away for a bit sorry I didn’t reply ! I like the zaino products. The z5 is like a glaze.. fills swirls but doesn’t last long. The z2 is a good sealant. I’d say it’s better than the chemical guys...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-24-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 74,252
Posted By 5abivt

C4 ZR-1 systems being considered ? Cash in hand...

C4 ZR-1 systems being considered ? Cash in hand for 2 systems ..
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-02-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

thank you ! Hope you and everyone had a great...

thank you ! Hope you and everyone had a great Christmas I most definitely did !
Regarding the radio trim yes mine did need trimming to fit because of the way the face opened up etc. I believe...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
01-02-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,508
Posted By 5abivt

totally awesome !! the Trap speeds even more so !

totally awesome !! the Trap speeds even more so !
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-07-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,040
Posted By 5abivt

I think the early c4s are the bastard child of...

I think the early c4s are the bastard child of the corvette world and they are the reason for such a negative perspective on the C4s (84-89/90). They don't have much power, the exterior styling...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
12-05-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

The first issue really is availability of...

The first issue really is availability of thermostats. there aren't any oem options available. Im sure ill see a difference with the new and better rad anyways. I plan to go electric asap I need to...
Forum: C4 ZR-1 Discussion
11-28-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 198,307
Posted By 5abivt

Run a 170 on my mustang and the numbers are...

Run a 170 on my mustang and the numbers are definitely better. Not much but it makes a difference. Don't want to open a can of worms on the subject but Ideally a 170 would be fine for me. At speed...
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