I'm just floored it's that much better than the outgoing ZR1.
edit: Here's a good article about the
LT4
Mmm engine porn.
Speaking of engines, my car is getting a "new" one thanks to some flash flooding and an asshole in a lifted truck with huge tires going 40 in a fucking monsoon. Created a bow of water that slammed the front of my car and went over the hood. She was dead in 10 feet. 25 feet further and I escape the area where water on my section of the road went from 3-4 inches to a foot as I turned from one street to another and there was a slightly lower area.
Once she died we sat there for about 10 mins as cars went by crashing waves in to the drivers side. Sounded like being in a boat. A good guy came by and helped me push her to a side street and very little water got inside thankfully but the carpet is going to be removed and treated.
Compression on the cylinders, 1 at 160 all the others under 35.
Was on a first date (she said that she was a bad omen as the night began!) at the time trying to get back to the data center after leaving a wonderful dinner early due to storms knocking out power and our server room UPS let a bunch of servers bounce. Memorable evening to say the least.
Here she is getting towed to the shop for diagnosis..
I haven't had any significant problems with it in 2 years other than my thermostat failing. Found a M54B30 ZHP longblock out of a 2005 with 81000 miles (1k less than mine) for $2850. Going to have all vacuum lines replaced, engine mounts replaced, do the valve cover gasket and swap in a rebuilt VANOS by Dr. Vanos, Oil filter housing gasket will be required as well. Also have a cold weather crankcase ventilation system that can easily be installed. I'm sure I will think of other things and will discuss everything with the guy at the shop once I get the word about insurance OK-ing the engine.
Hope it all works out and it doesn't become a problem vehicle.
