Hobby car decisions, Monster Miata or C4 'Vette

[AnthonyS]

Looks good, way sexier than a Miata.

We agree, might explain the epic flooding or El Niño.

[dee]

I'm really lacking gold chains and Corvette logo gear. This is the original 375 hp ZR. In 92 they were bumped to 405. It's still relatively quick even by modern standards. And apparently they are practically bulletproof.

The Miata sold in 4 hours today too which was nice.

Anyone considering a classic should do it. Insurance wise it's a no brainer. My zero deductible policy on two classic vettes is 425 a year. That's 3000 miles each. But I won't drive them that much anyway especially once I get the third in a few more years.

Is there much aftermarket support for that engine?

[cool cat]

Is there much aftermarket support for that engine?

Not like more conventional engines. My brother has a 90 with a ported upper intake, cat back and a tune. I can't remember the final # right now, but it was pretty good for what is done to it.


Edit: 375 to the wheels.

[AnthonyS]

Not much aftermarket for LT5 but tons of support from other owners and a few specialty shops.

Life's hard choices.

[Cobraman]

Looks familiar

[blandnuts]

Someone needs to save the red one on my street. It looks decent, but I know it needs a compressor.

[Snatch Napkin]

Looking at the blown up diagram of the LT5, it looks like an LS1 with a DOHC conversion.
Those heads are crazy expensive, so don't ever let it overheat.

Nice find.

[BradM]

I'm really lacking gold chains and Corvette logo gear. This is the original 375 hp ZR. In 92 they were bumped to 405. It's still relatively quick even by modern standards. And apparently they are practically bulletproof.

The Miata sold in 4 hours today too which was nice.

Anyone considering a classic should do it. Insurance wise it's a no brainer. My zero deductible policy on two classic vettes is 425 a year. That's 3000 miles each. But I won't drive them that much anyway especially once I get the third in a few more years.

Cool, take me for a ride some time.

[AnthonyS]

Cool, take me for a ride some time.

Be happy to show it to you.