If I lived in New Zealand then yes. I live in Texas so I guess we are use to more open space. I do the Texas Mile event every year. C6 Z07 Texas Speed 427 longblock. Callies Crank and rods,Diamond pistons, RPM level 6 tr6060. Vortech YSI, 911whp at 10 lbs of boost. 1988 Callaway Twin Turbo C4.
My father whom just passed away bought a 95 ZR1 brand new. It was the car I learned to drive manual in. Unfortunately it was destroyed along with everything else when our home was leveled by an EF4 tornado. I’m thinking of selling my Callaway to buy a C4 Zr1. We live not very far from Hennesey Performance and my father always wanted to twin turbo it. So I’m thinking of picking up where he left off. Or possibly creating a 415 stroker out of the lt5. It’s just an insane amount of money. Almost double what I gave for my 427dart ls next2 long block.
One of the fondest memories I have with my father is our weekly trip up to 180mph. We have almost endless roads that are almost perfect for top end runs. I still have his old ZR1 registry sticker. Life begins at 180
As a car enthusiast let me start off by saying “HOLY CRAP” !!! “THAT WAS AWESOME”!!! That actually got my heart beating pretty good, I could only imagine the rush I would have riding IN the car on a run like that. Driving next to the tree line really looked bad ass! Hats off to the driver, that was impressive! I don’t believe I would ever have a chance to have an experience like that, because of videos like this one I’m able to do it vicariously. Thanks for the video.
I have watched both of these videos, this one and the other one that shows it from a bystanders view. Without a doubt these two videos are the very best example of a high speed run and the sound of a hot V-8 engine. Absolutely superb!
@@glencollins4962 That exhaust sounds at least 50% than mine! Nice work! I've been wondering if a C6 zr1 exhaust could be re-worked to fit on my '91. Whats your opinion?
@@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff I have dump valves at the rear that's why it sounds so good push a button and it's quite I have factory mufflers so no drone when driving
Yeah it was the first step out of the automotive dark ages and into the modern era. It’s not my favorite generation but it was the biggest improvement generation to generation-wise, the C3 was a bit of a mess.
Sounds like effing NASCAR, love that high revving V8 sound. Honestly a stockish spec C4 ZR-1 racing series with that DOHC V8 would have been effing epic. Its been proven that motor loves to rev and holds several at the time endurance records for a production car maintaining its top speed for hours on end.
The C4 is my dream car. Last year I bought a new 10 speed 5.0 at a great price, but I will own a 92-96 C4 one day. They are beautiful, timeless, and the car I wanted for so long. Thanks for sharing.
First time I've ever heard a C4 ZR-1 engine wide open, all the way to top speed. Beautiful noise. The car was very stable, too. I read the C4 was actually developed to be aero-stable up to 200 mph. You got up to about 185 mph, right? Looks like the Corvette engineers did a good job. The original ZR-1 engine always gets lots of praise, but the rest of the C4 is way under-appreciated, today. Thanks for posting!
@@glencollins4962 BAD ASS CAR. THAT’s what I am talking about!!! I’m 41 and joined the USAF 🇺🇸 back in ‘02 and have been overseas ever since. These were the types of cars the drivers needed skills AND courage to pilot at those speeds...Sure modern BMWs, Mercs and Audis are just as fast...but without any real passion, not really ‘soulless’ but ‘ sterilized. 155mph+ in an M5 is ‘subdued’ where as in a vette or WS6 or even...dare I say it...an early 90s Porsche just have a RAWNESS to them. That sound MAN!!! Bad 2 the BONE 🦴!!!
cv 67 well thank you. Its a nice color, its going to need some love right now the car didnt run well in ”full power”. Some injectors were bad and also some coil. So decided to start a little project now. So it will get some love.
That road just goes straight forever, wish we had something similar around here. I appreciate how he never touched his brakes he just down shifted using the engine to slow the car down to a crawl.
Wow, that engine sounds amazing! Great job on the homemade exhaust! Where was this filmed? It is so cool to see because I've always wondered what it would look like to go flat-out on a backroad like that, at 180+, and see everything rushing by. It gives you a sense of just how fast it is. Glad I found this video, it is a gem!
You can tell this dude knows what’s up. Good shifting. Hand placement. Gloves. Downshifting so as to know rely on the brakes fully to slow down. Nice work
Somebody is gonna say it. Might as well be me. That ain't how you down shift bro. It's called Rev matching for a reason. Also... the balls on this guy. That kind of speed... no cage... damn squirrel cross the road and instant death. Fml
@@glencollins4962 I know that's sarcasm but I'll play along as I'm just sitting here riding to work.. for those that don't know... you Rev match when you down shift for two reasons. One so that you don't shock the rear tires. And two so that you don't shock the power train. Rev matching when downshifting is simply matching the rpm of the engine to the wheel speed. Simply, if you're running 60 mph in 5th gear and you want todown shift to 4th, you want to blip the throttle to match the rpm you would be at if you were running 60 in 4th. Quite simple. Better for clutch. Eliminates accidental lock up. Less stress on powertrain and drivetrain. Now, I wasn't berating the guy. I actually was complimenting him for being brave enough to make the run under those circumstances. But as far as down shifting, revving the engine, letting the rpms fall back down, then dumping the clutch and having the rpms shoot back up..... well that ain't the way its done. You do it right, you only hear one Rev. This concludes today's lesson
I can tell you after a Run like that slowing down from going that Fast even in a Corvette, Slowing Down without the Brakes catching on Fire was a problem when they were even taking all that information down for Future Engineers to Design newer and more advanced Engines even maybe 50 years ago and the engineers maybe started Production of an Engine maybe won't Exist for maybe even 50 years down the Road and So the maybe LS Design was Based on a Testing Ground or Even His Backyard and REALLY 😅 what difference does it make weather Your driving at that speed next to a Fence or Next to a tree line I bet if He did Fly off the Ground I Bet a Bird a Might Look Up at a Corvette for a Change..
LT with headers still the best sounding sb ever made. Thank god nothing ran out in front of him you have 0 control at at that speed Went 158 in the Ca desert...strong side gust and a rabbit that just appeared drove it home I had no biz going that fast. 0-120 is enough for me. Awesome vid man
When I was young these cars dominated the car world in the 1990s now there a thing of the past since 2024 ZR1 and e-ray and Zonda just came out move over for the beast super cars.
I love a good stock engine. When it comes to muscle cars and Japanese tuners, everyone wants to give everything engine swaps, 1000 horsepower, massive turbos and superchargers, etc. But nothing to me beats the sound of a nice bone-stock engine, of any type, really. I wish more people appreciated that. Even with a minor exhaust change.
I totaled a 90 ZR-1 in 1993 doing something like this. My best friends car that he received as a graduation present from college from his parents. We were over 165 going around a long curve and he kept telling me to slow down and then he grabbed my leg to try to lift my foot. I dropped the front right tire off on a soft shoulder and we twisted around and then flew off a 20 foot high embankment and landed on the top. This was out in the country in the middle of the night. Neither of us were wearing seatbelts. The back glass popped off and we went out the back as the car was sliding on the roof through the grass. I was in shock the next day and went to the hospital - my buddy did as well - but neither of us got hurt other than being incredibly sore. The last thing I saw on the speedometer was 156 when we were twisting around. Fortunately my buddy forgave me and he's still my best friend. I felt a lot of shame and still feel bad about it to this day.
That's movin! I had a opportunity to run my 04 Z06 and was able to go 148. Had I known the course or had a 2nd chance I'd have gone 160+. My C5 was rock steady and I'll never forget it.
Hi I did 6 runs on this occasion every run faster and further though about a C5 Z06 didn't feel like my ZR-1 at all you need to find an event and have another go at taping your Z06 out
Just curious. I see you only got up to 5th gear. Was it due to running out of road which it looks like and I never saw the shift light come on. Was this a modified C4 ZR1?
Hi 6th gear is a economy gear and the car would slow down yes the engine is modified it has some top end porting and the exhaust system is custom made by myself a Hibeck chip and aluminum flywheel
I would have been scared riding in this speed run ! And that's from a ex cabadian rally championship co-driver that seen 200kmh peak speed on ice/snow , forest roads , dumb spectators on the race course , etc ... Men that car sounds good !
Hi have raced in other types of racing as well a friend and I have done Taupo 1000 of road race where we race on dirt and grave road in a 80" Wheel base jeep we get to 190kms hr racing between pine trees 🌲 probably the most worry racing l have done we came 1st in class 4 and 15th over all
Well we all want to know, how fast was that? What was the top speed? It sounded amazing!!! Mad respect for the car, the driver and the people who made the video…. Let’s see more What was the top speed on this run?
Now this is a RUclips video. Both bystander view and interior videos are to the point..no click bait and no beating around the bush
And no speed report...
@@customconnections2425 right?!
@@customconnections2425 184mph or 296.31km
@@jerrycordova1971 184mph or 296.31km
Thank's all
what in Gods name are they holding a top speed event next to a damn forest? instant death!!
It's the only road we can get in New Zealand so do you want go fast or not
If I lived in New Zealand then yes. I live in Texas so I guess we are use to more open space. I do the Texas Mile event every year. C6 Z07 Texas Speed 427 longblock. Callies Crank and rods,Diamond pistons, RPM level 6 tr6060. Vortech YSI, 911whp at 10 lbs of boost. 1988 Callaway Twin Turbo C4.
@@chriswaldrup9855 I have a fairly stock C4 ZR-1 and need the run up to get the speed 184mph
My father whom just passed away bought a 95 ZR1 brand new. It was the car I learned to drive manual in. Unfortunately it was destroyed along with everything else when our home was leveled by an EF4 tornado. I’m thinking of selling my Callaway to buy a C4 Zr1. We live not very far from Hennesey Performance and my father always wanted to twin turbo it. So I’m thinking of picking up where he left off. Or possibly creating a 415 stroker out of the lt5. It’s just an insane amount of money. Almost double what I gave for my 427dart ls next2 long block.
One of the fondest memories I have with my father is our weekly trip up to 180mph. We have almost endless roads that are almost perfect for top end runs. I still have his old ZR1 registry sticker. Life begins at 180
No rollcage, next to a fuckin hedgerow. Balls of steel.
This is like old lemans especially on the mulsanne straight
@@fsfaludi that was a good one
@@fsfaludi yeah you are probably right
I love just cruising around I my ZR-1
@@fsfaludi I like that.
C4 ZR-1, the only production Corvette with DOHC. Legendary!
Yes
Until next year!
@@Mmm-my4py 30 years later
GM realized there ls pushrod motors still cant hang with fords dohc v8 so they might as well joint the dohc design
@@michealortiz3350 we will have to wait and see what happens
Water bottle: "I'ma have to lay down for this...."
Yeah just little to many Gs for the bottle
Bahahaha. effing hilarious. To funny.l It’s the little funny comments that keep a smile on my face. Bravo!!
@@michaelpelletier3443 yeah you right about that
The water bottle was the first thing I got bro
@@mratr1989 yeah over it went
Man the LT5 just screams. What beautiful music
Yes it dose scream and Yes beautiful music Thanks
I know, I wish I knew how to attach the video of my 90 on the dyno.
I'm glad he has a driver side airbag.
Because if something happened he need that.💀lol
@@jeffcombs481 Hi yes that would be interesting
@@joeadler5379 yes the air bag is great idea
As a car enthusiast let me start off by saying “HOLY CRAP” !!! “THAT WAS AWESOME”!!! That actually got my heart beating pretty good, I could only imagine the rush I would have riding IN the car on a run like that. Driving next to the tree line really looked bad ass! Hats off to the driver, that was impressive! I don’t believe I would ever have a chance to have an experience like that, because of videos like this one I’m able to do it vicariously. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed the video
I love the end part how he just calmly roll past the motorcycles like he wasn't just doing 200 miles an hour
Thanks
I think the C4 ZR-1's top speed is about 175 MPH but that is still faster than snot!!! If I'm wrong, please let me know and have a great day!
Thats crazy scary speed ..that car isn't stock
Thats 200 mph ➕
@@frankievale8759 how so. Top speed was 175ish.
Every little raise and lower in the pavement and shaking of the wheel had my heart jump. Dude's a savage
Thank's just a car guy in joying my car
I have watched both of these videos, this one and the other one that shows it from a bystanders view. Without a doubt these two videos are the very best example of a high speed run and the sound of a hot V-8 engine. Absolutely superb!
Hi thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed
@@glencollins4962 Is your ZR-1 stock?
@@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff ported injector housings made my own headers and exhaust system Mac Haibeck chip aluminum flywheel
@@glencollins4962 That exhaust sounds at least 50% than mine! Nice work!
I've been wondering if a C6 zr1 exhaust could be re-worked to fit on my '91. Whats your opinion?
@@lukehelpmetakethisdangmaskoff I have dump valves at the rear that's why it sounds so good push a button and it's quite I have factory mufflers so no drone when driving
Everyone hates on the C4 but damn I love them. Without the C4 the modern era of Corvettes would never be.
fax
Yeah it was the first step out of the automotive dark ages and into the modern era. It’s not my favorite generation but it was the biggest improvement generation to generation-wise, the C3 was a bit of a mess.
I miss mine. It was a kick in the ass for not much money.
I had 5K in the bank to buy a car back in 2010. It was between an 89 C4 and 98 Z28. I got the Z. LS>L98
I know very few car enthusiasts who hat the C4.
OMG this LT5 sounds insane. My jaw dropped when you flored it
Thanks I love the sound also I get tired listening to it
Sounds like effing NASCAR, love that high revving V8 sound. Honestly a stockish spec C4 ZR-1 racing series with that DOHC V8 would have been effing epic. Its been proven that motor loves to rev and holds several at the time endurance records for a production car maintaining its top speed for hours on end.
Dose sound awesome and a racing series would have been great and the endurance records still stand
That's what I thought too. Like the Nascar Gen 4 cars when they're getting up to speed at Daytona or Talladega. Frickin music to the ears.
The C4 is my dream car. Last year I bought a new 10 speed 5.0 at a great price, but I will own a 92-96 C4 one day. They are beautiful, timeless, and the car I wanted for so long. Thanks for sharing.
Thank's for the comment and thanks for watching and I hope you get your C4
Awesome on that Mustang, and yeah the LT1 is the way to go with the C4 if you don't want to break the bank for a ZR-1 (like I wouldn't)
well have some faith, nice examples still run sub 15k so it wont set you far back
First time I've ever heard a C4 ZR-1 engine wide open, all the way to top speed. Beautiful noise. The car was very stable, too. I read the C4 was actually developed to be aero-stable up to 200 mph. You got up to about 185 mph, right? Looks like the Corvette engineers did a good job. The original ZR-1 engine always gets lots of praise, but the rest of the C4 is way under-appreciated, today. Thanks for posting!
Yes the LT5 sounds great car is stable and 184 is as fast as I have managed to get it up to
@@glencollins4962 amazing. What exhaust is on it?
@@heatmoon My own made it myself
@@glencollins4962 BAD ASS CAR. THAT’s what I am talking about!!! I’m 41 and joined the USAF 🇺🇸 back in ‘02 and have been overseas ever since. These were the types of cars the drivers needed skills AND courage to pilot at those speeds...Sure modern BMWs, Mercs and Audis are just as fast...but without any real passion, not really ‘soulless’ but ‘ sterilized. 155mph+ in an M5 is ‘subdued’ where as in a vette or WS6 or even...dare I say it...an early 90s Porsche just have a RAWNESS to them. That sound MAN!!! Bad 2 the BONE 🦴!!!
@@SprayIgniteBoom Thanks yes I agree with with sentiment on the new cars and my car does sound awesome
Wow! Just as badass as it was when it was setting records doing that for 24 hrs when it was brand new!
Sure is
Yea she averaged 176 mph in a 24 hour endurance run. That included pit stops. She also ran 5000 miles wide open without any issues.
She also dusted Ferrari Porsche and other European models on the road course.
@@digitalplowboy2823 Correct. 24hr, 5k mile and also 5k km records.
That is by far the most intense amazing ride I have ever been on. Now thats a race car.
184mph or 296.31km
I arrived here after the fly-by video and have to say, these are a pair of the best ever. Epic driving with the gentle inputs. Thanks for posting!
Thank's it was great fun driving that day glad you enjoyed the videos
Love seeing a legendary car being driven like it should be
Yes nothing like giving it a good wind up
That water bottle didn't stand a chance...
Yeah
Nice but I was on edge the whole time hoping Bambi was on Vacation
Hi it's in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and not a lot of Deer about here
@@glencollins4962 what about sheep?
@@tn18977 yes there are a lot of sheep and cattle here but the farmers have cleared the stock
Deer Space Launch
@@MoskusMoskiferus1611 maybe
Love that Sound of the motor!!
Thanks I love it also
@@glencollins4962 I have a LT1 with a LT4 hot cam from Gm, Bored over .30 sounds similar ...iron Blocks sound better then Aluminum blocks...
@@jacobcarrillo933 ok a friend is doing one soon
Hands down the best sounding C4 on RUclips ! Had to subscribe👍
Thanks
When you pray the farmer doesn't pull on the road with his tractor!
...Or his cow!!!!
I don't even want to imagine the carnage
Fuckin-A!!!...
Love the sounds when you're downshifting and slowing down.
Thanks I also love the sound I open up the dump when driving to listen
The downshifts were pure music.
Love your videos. Going to look at a Zr1 next weekend and hopfully I”ll buy it...
Did you get a ZR-1
Sorry for late answer. But yes I did buy it -91 Steel Blue. Im doing some minor work on it. Chassi drivetrain stuff at first!
cv 67 well thank you. Its a nice color, its going to need some love right now the car didnt run well in ”full power”. Some injectors were bad and also some coil. So decided to start a little project now. So it will get some love.
@@alfonsgustafsson4301 can I ask you where you found it for sale? I’m hoping to find one in any other color than red or black
Looks like you have been blessed by the algorithm. Take my like and may the algorithm stay in your favor.
Thanks I need it
That car is my all time fav gm, doesn't even seem to struggle at all, breaking the sound barrier
Thanks glad you like it
Too dangerous for me. Nice car✌👊😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks it is a nice car
@@glencollins4962 what speed did you hit the fastest I've ever gone was 135MPH in a Ford Edge on a small two lane road in rural oklahoma
That road just goes straight forever, wish we had something similar around here. I appreciate how he never touched his brakes he just down shifted using the engine to slow the car down to a crawl.
Thanks for the comment
One hell of a straight road 👏
Sure is
LT5's have a sound like no other... the other video really brings this home.. Thanks for posting!
Know that’s what I’m talking about wowwww
Yeah was fun
Heaven doesn’t want it and Hell is afraid it’ll take over!!
Ok
"Wide Open until you see God then brake". Nice Short Clip!
Ok thanks
That beast just kept on pulling. She’s nasty and the driver has balls of steel
Hi thank's for the comment and it just keeps pulling
Sweet! Love my Corvette C7 Grand Sport with its Manual Transmission.
definitely like the manual transmission
Save the manuals!!! C6 here with MN6.
One day! One day I will own a C7 with the 7sp
Like the light that tells you when to change gears!
Thank's
Awesome 😎. I really dig the shift light in the vent. Great sound too!
Thanks glad you enjoyed
Came for the sound of that engine not disappointed
Almost want me to sell my 2004 C5 ......This ZR-1 is Amazing !!!
Thanks and yes it is
NEVER should have sold my '90 ZR-1......but I digress. Driving a low mile '86 coupe now. Great Vid!
Yes you shouldn't have sold it but sometimes you have to do what you have to do thank's for your comment Glen
Damn she was hauling some Azz.💯🏁🏁🏁🏁👍👍👍
O yes sure is
Mother of God, tunnel vision mode. The LT5 in its full glorious roar.
You got it thank's
Wow, that engine sounds amazing! Great job on the homemade exhaust!
Where was this filmed? It is so cool to see because I've always wondered what it would look like to go flat-out on a backroad like that, at 180+, and see everything rushing by. It gives you a sense of just how fast it is. Glad I found this video, it is a gem!
Hi thank's it is in New Zealand yes back country Rd
That interior is a celebration to driving in itself. So beautifully crafted 😎
Yes I enjoy the interior of my ZR-1
Actually the interiors in these cars were garbage. And I don’t use that term lightly - pure garbage.
Yeah, too bad it was seen as totally disgusting at the time because it actually looks good.
That car is a beast. Sounds like it is pissed off. That must be such a thrill.
It’s funny. I don’t know that road. My interiors a totally different color. But, I can smell my car listening to this video lol
Hi I hear you was a fun day out l wish more Corvette would come
You can tell this dude knows what’s up. Good shifting. Hand placement. Gloves. Downshifting so as to know rely on the brakes fully to slow down. Nice work
Thanks for the comment
Good ol’ LT5 pushing at the redline without a hitch
The way they run
Awesome. God bless you all. 2008 40th anniversary rx-8 owner and 2019 Fiesta ST fbo owner
Thanks God dose me and protect me
The LS before the LS was Born they sound Very Similar 🤤
I don't know about that
Absolutely nothing like the LS. This is believe it or not superior to the LS. They are just hard to come by
@@Kimjongun5.0 superior in power only, then not even that starting in 2001
@@nthgth true nobody knows what they are taking about they just make shit up
The most under- rated sports car ever!
Yes
OMG...I never went so fast in my life, N im sitting on the couch...wait, my eyes are watery...Geez!!!
Glad you liked it
Exhilarating video. The downshifts sounded so beautiful.
Somebody is gonna say it. Might as well be me. That ain't how you down shift bro. It's called Rev matching for a reason.
Also... the balls on this guy. That kind of speed... no cage... damn squirrel cross the road and instant death. Fml
Maybe I need lesson
@@glencollins4962 I know that's sarcasm but I'll play along as I'm just sitting here riding to work.. for those that don't know... you Rev match when you down shift for two reasons. One so that you don't shock the rear tires. And two so that you don't shock the power train.
Rev matching when downshifting is simply matching the rpm of the engine to the wheel speed. Simply, if you're running 60 mph in 5th gear and you want todown shift to 4th, you want to blip the throttle to match the rpm you would be at if you were running 60 in 4th. Quite simple. Better for clutch. Eliminates accidental lock up. Less stress on powertrain and drivetrain.
Now, I wasn't berating the guy. I actually was complimenting him for being brave enough to make the run under those circumstances. But as far as down shifting, revving the engine, letting the rpms fall back down, then dumping the clutch and having the rpms shoot back up..... well that ain't the way its done.
You do it right, you only hear one Rev.
This concludes today's lesson
@@GLF426 ok
@@GLF426 Yes and rev matching saves the transmission synchronizers in particular!
I can tell you after a Run like that slowing down from going that Fast even in a Corvette, Slowing Down without the Brakes catching on Fire was a problem when they were even taking all that information down for Future Engineers to Design newer and more advanced Engines even maybe 50 years ago and the engineers maybe started Production of an Engine maybe won't Exist for maybe even 50 years down the Road and So the maybe LS Design was Based on a Testing Ground or Even His Backyard and REALLY 😅 what difference does it make weather Your driving at that speed next to a Fence or Next to a tree line I bet if He did Fly off the Ground I Bet a Bird a Might Look Up at a Corvette for a Change..
“I am very proud of you Samir..finally.”
Iykyk😎
Thank's
Love the C4!!!
Yes they are very nice
LT with headers still the best sounding sb ever made.
Thank god nothing ran out in front of him you have 0 control at at that speed
Went 158 in the Ca desert...strong side gust and a rabbit that just appeared drove it home I had no biz going that fast. 0-120 is enough for me.
Awesome vid man
Thank's
How fast did you get up too?
296.31km/hr 184mph
@@glencollins4962 wowowowow
@@glencollins4962 Is there anything done to the car?
@@KartKing4ever Headers and exhaust system injectors housing porting Mac Haibeck chip
@@glencollins4962 I let off the gas on mine at 163. It was new at the time. Had lots of room left.
The most insane part of these videos is the amount of faith people have that no deer will run out.
Hi this is New Zealand and we don't have the deer here like you do in the states thank's for the comment
@@glencollins4962 interesting and beautiful car man
Gotta love that LT-5
Thanks
When I was young these cars dominated the car world in the 1990s now there a thing of the past since 2024 ZR1 and e-ray and Zonda just came out move over for the beast super cars.
@@WitnessTheComingOf yes cars from a bygone era still a fast car and alot of fun thanks for the comment
Glenn, thanks for posting this! Is your ZR-1 stock? That sound is amazing!
Hi I have ported the injector housing bosses fit a aluminum flywheel and made headers and 3" exhaust and a Haibeck chip
Glen Collins haha. The “mod my zr-1” starter pack. That’s what I’ve got done to mine... and it seems like 75% of all the other z owners lol
Was there any other porting work besides injector housing?
I love a good stock engine. When it comes to muscle cars and Japanese tuners, everyone wants to give everything engine swaps, 1000 horsepower, massive turbos and superchargers, etc.
But nothing to me beats the sound of a nice bone-stock engine, of any type, really. I wish more people appreciated that. Even with a minor exhaust change.
Hi thank's for the comment
Where was 6th gear?
Hi it a economy gear
You'll never hit max speed in 6th Gear, it's purely for cruising.
@@shelbyavant5081 so true
@@shelbyavant5081 Put 3.91:1 or 4.10:1 rear gears in and it will be somewhat useful.
@@CaseTheCorvetteMan Hi I use the ZR-1 for traveling around the country so I use 6th gear a lot
Sounds like it's running better than ever. So clean. Love it
Yes it does
That car is not messing around. Getting down to business.
My god does this car sound amazing...music to my ears
Sure is thanks for the comment
Omg that lt5 is one of my top 10 favorite engine blocks😍
That Lotus-Chevy codeveloped LT5 V8 sounds almost exotic. Beautiful.
Yes it does thank's
God, I love that sound. Thanks for posting.
Thanks glad you enjoyed it
I had a regular 1990 c4 a few years ago. every day, I look for a ZR-1... its my dream car (:
It's my first Corvette and I read about them in 1989-1990 and I got it 2015 and you find one
Incredible stability and engine sound. WOW
Hi thanks yes the ZR-1 is good at high speed and love the sound
I bought my C4 ZR-1 because of this video.
Awesome great car
Great performance by a budget sport's car!
Sure is
Not budget when it was new.
Man that road was making that Vette float all over the place! I did 175 in my GTO but it was planted on the road
@MrAero_1 ok yes the road has a couple of ups and down it's all good
Just imagining an animal strolling across the road...💥
I'm still here it's a full day event framers clean all stock
I totaled a 90 ZR-1 in 1993 doing something like this. My best friends car that he received as a graduation present from college from his parents. We were over 165 going around a long curve and he kept telling me to slow down and then he grabbed my leg to try to lift my foot. I dropped the front right tire off on a soft shoulder and we twisted around and then flew off a 20 foot high embankment and landed on the top. This was out in the country in the middle of the night. Neither of us were wearing seatbelts. The back glass popped off and we went out the back as the car was sliding on the roof through the grass. I was in shock the next day and went to the hospital - my buddy did as well - but neither of us got hurt other than being incredibly sore. The last thing I saw on the speedometer was 156 when we were twisting around. Fortunately my buddy forgave me and he's still my best friend. I felt a lot of shame and still feel bad about it to this day.
Sorry to hear about this you were both very lucky someone must have been watching over you
@@glencollins4962 That's for sure. Thank you!
Lucky farmer Brown didn't pull out of a side road in his pickup. You wasn't gonna stop in time.
@jakethepitador2558 Hi Farmer Brown cleared his stock and watched a good days racing
There's just something about American Muscle.
Beautiful sound.
Yes it sounds awesome thanks for the comment
This car is insane and not widely known about.
Yes not well known and it goes pretty good
Great video! Awesome sounds and no bs thank you Sir.
Thank's for the comment glad you enjoyed it
WOW, It felt like i was watching a VIDEO GAME. That BADBOY Is FAST To say the least, BEASTLY POWER
Thanks
IMO, still the best Corvette ever.
Yeah they are definitely up there
Those downshifts were awesome to hear, great video
Thanks glad you enjoyed it
legend has it he hit a rabbit but it got swallowed up by the vortex of the black hole created by the sheer power hit at 5th gear
Ok be a brave rabbit 🐇 with all that noise
Nice. That looked like certain death on both sides.
Well I am still alive and we don't have a lot of place to go fast here
Shift light in the A/C vent(nice touch) what is the FPM at the top of 5th?? And what was your speed??
@user-jm5lg1gq1i Hi 296.31km or 184mph didn't get to 6500rpm or the shift light would have come on so not sure of rpm thanks for the comment
LT5 and LS9 baddest engines ever built
Yes
That's movin!
I had a opportunity to run my 04 Z06 and was able to go 148. Had I known the course or had a 2nd chance I'd have gone 160+.
My C5 was rock steady and I'll never forget it.
Hi I did 6 runs on this occasion every run faster and further though about a C5 Z06 didn't feel like my ZR-1 at all you need to find an event and have another go at taping your Z06 out
Just curious. I see you only got up to 5th gear. Was it due to running out of road which it looks like and I never saw the shift light come on. Was this a modified C4 ZR1?
Hi 6th gear is a economy gear and the car would slow down yes the engine is modified it has some top end porting and the exhaust system is custom made by myself a Hibeck chip and aluminum flywheel
Why does almost every vette sound so heavenly
I wonder
I would have been scared riding in this speed run !
And that's from a ex cabadian rally championship co-driver that seen 200kmh peak speed on ice/snow , forest roads , dumb spectators on the race course , etc ...
Men that car sounds good !
Hi have raced in other types of racing as well a friend and I have done Taupo 1000 of road race where we race on dirt and grave road in a 80" Wheel base jeep we get to 190kms hr racing between pine trees 🌲 probably the most worry racing l have done we came 1st in class 4 and 15th over all
Bro the water bottle went flying💀💀
So did I thanks for the comment
Lol
Absolutely incredible video
Thank's
Well we all want to know, how fast was that? What was the top speed? It sounded amazing!!! Mad respect for the car, the driver and the people who made the video…. Let’s see more
What was the top speed on this run?
184mph or 296.31km thanks for the comment
(O.O) Best V8-Sound ever!!! But if he's gonna lose control you don't need to call an ambulance :D
Thanks
Holy cow that car is FAST! Thank you for sharing this run.
Hi thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed
@@glencollins4962 You’re welcome 😊!