90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

demian5 · 10-05-2017, 01:04 PM

Has anyone seen a truck with a 90s ZR-1 Engine and Trans swapped in (maybe even a member)?

If so, can you let me know? Thanks!

davepl · 10-05-2017, 01:32 PM

I've never seen that... it'd be cool, but aren't those motors still awfull pricey?

Ekliptix · 10-05-2017, 02:17 PM

I think you can get old ZR1 cars, running, for low teens.

Graham

hugger6933 · 10-05-2017, 05:02 PM

That would be cool but just pit in a ls7 and save ten grand or so

Ekliptix · 10-05-2017, 05:14 PM

I think y'all are thinking of a new ZR1. He's talking the na old style ZR1 with pop up lights.

Bigdav160 · 10-05-2017, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekliptix

I think y'all are thinking of a new ZR1. He's talking the na old style ZR1 with pop up lights.

The ZR1 RPO was for a racing package on early 70's, then in the mid '90's, again in the late 2000's. I think there is now a new version.

The engine in the mid '90's ZR1 was the LT5

demian5 · 10-05-2017, 06:19 PM

Zr-10

Ekliptix · 10-05-2017, 06:26 PM

Yep, LT5. 380hp.

**wesmigletz** · 10-05-2017, 07:07 PM

A friend of mine had one of the 405 HP LT5 Vettes. He sold it a few years ago. Engine parts are damn near impossible to find. I wouldn't do it. Plenty of other options that have better parts availability.

indymachinist · 10-05-2017, 07:19 PM

That's the problem. Its a neat engine, and high tech for its time. But.... it is rare, expensive, and honestly not all that powerful by todays standards.

Edit: I'd still totally enjoy checking one out if I stumbled across it.

**dflarsen77** · 10-06-2017, 02:29 AM

And the coolest thing about the LT5 was that it was DOHC! But it was too specialized. I wanna say it was developed by Lola (oh yeah, Wiki says it was Lotus).

**72gmguy** · 10-06-2017, 07:45 AM

I think it was lotus developed and built by Mercury marine.

10-05-2017, 01:04 PM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 Has anyone seen a truck with a 90s ZR-1 Engine and Trans swapped in (maybe even a member)? If so, can you let me know? Thanks! __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-05-2017, 01:32 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 I've never seen that... it'd be cool, but aren't those motors still awfull pricey? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-05-2017, 02:17 PM	#3
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 677	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 I think you can get old ZR1 cars, running, for low teens. Graham __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

10-05-2017, 05:02 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 That would be cool but just pit in a ls7 and save ten grand or so

10-05-2017, 05:14 PM	#5
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 677	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 I think y'all are thinking of a new ZR1. He's talking the na old style ZR1 with pop up lights. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

10-05-2017, 06:19 PM	#7
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 Zr-10 Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

10-05-2017, 06:26 PM	#8
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 677	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 Yep, LT5. 380hp. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB PS, PB, Tach, A/C, Tilt. Drivetrain: Built 402BB, TCI Streetfighter 700R4, 2,500 stall, Eaton posi, 3.73. Suspension/Chassis: ECE 4.5/6.5 drop, CPP nitrogen shocks, CPP front and rear sway bar, CPP cross members. Exhaust: 3" exhaust with x-pipe, Spintech 3000 mufflers, Hooker ceramic coated headers. Best 1/4 mile time: TBD.

10-05-2017, 07:07 PM	#9
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 A friend of mine had one of the 405 HP LT5 Vettes. He sold it a few years ago. Engine parts are damn near impossible to find. I wouldn't do it. Plenty of other options that have better parts availability. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

10-05-2017, 07:19 PM	#10
indymachinist Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Indanapolis, IN Posts: 604	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 That's the problem. Its a neat engine, and high tech for its time. But.... it is rare, expensive, and honestly not all that powerful by todays standards. Edit: I'd still totally enjoy checking one out if I stumbled across it. __________________ -Curt My 1968 Chevy shortbed stepside build

10-06-2017, 02:29 AM	#11
dflarsen77 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Salida, CA Posts: 177	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 And the coolest thing about the LT5 was that it was DOHC! But it was too specialized. I wanna say it was developed by Lola (oh yeah, Wiki says it was Lotus). __________________ David Larsen 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Last edited by dflarsen77; 10-06-2017 at 12:13 PM.

10-06-2017, 07:45 AM	#12
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: 90s ZR-1 Drivetrain in a C-10 I think it was lotus developed and built by Mercury marine. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii



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