95 z28 vert

[rickyd13]

i have a 1995 z28 vert it has a fresh rebuilt in it and is in good shape i may want to sell it not sure though what do you all think?

[NJ Torque]

Way to vague...

[t0rtur3d]

Put a blower on it.

[LS1ow]

Way to vague...

:stupid:

[rickyd13]

not sure if i want to keep it and get something better on gas or what or do i wan a keep it what do you all think

[Jersey Mike]

Depends on your... life?

[rickyd13]

its an absolute pig on gas and needs a few little things to be done such as to my knowledge heater core ac lines lock actuators and a few more things but then again mostly the gas with the new motor I'm jus dumping gas like crazy

[LTb1ow]

Spray it.

[S.J.SLEEPER]

1995 ???
Step 1.
Go to local Marina

Step 2.
Attach motor to chain

Step 3.
attach chain to Large Boat

Step 4.
Watch boat leave & utilize it as a boat anchor

:bertstare:

[rickyd13]

lol is there any way to get better milage with the car?

[LTb1ow]

Don't run the engine usually helps a little

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

How you drive makes a HUGE impact.

[rickyd13]

i i get anywhere from 6-10 mpg depending how i do thats city with a little highway mixed in there does that seem right

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Depends on what was done when the motor was rebuilt. Sounds like a radical motor and/or you have an incredibly heavy foot

[V]

Donate it to me... I'll give you back the drivetrain and interior, so I can use the chassis for a custom build project, and then once I finish my part, I'll donate it to Alex Q, who had his 95 Z28 crushed by a tree, so he can bring his back to life.

[rickyd13]

it has a lt1 the cylinders were honed out a little to clean up the walls it the only real mod is the gm hot cam other then that it has roller rockers and lifters new pistons and new heads that i believe are stock maybe jus milled down a little bit

[LS1ow]

2JZ swap.

[rickyd13]

yeah right now your jus getting funny but is there any way i could get better milage or anything that may be causing it

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Is the tune right? How are the basic tune up items? How are you driving it? You should be getting way better mileage.

[NJ Torque]

Mods? Info?....

[rickyd13]

i think its in need of a good tune and what do you mean the basic tune up items and the list is up top

[NJ Torque]

Plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter.

[rickyd13]

all new with the new motor my gpa was saying the the cat was going on his truck and the gas was going to **** but i don't have that sulfur smell

[rickyd13]

thinking on selling the car it is black on black on black 1995 z28 vert with the a4 it has new motor with the rollers and hot cam along with new heads and pistons the roof is also new and i have the boot for when the roof is down car has about 97k on the body and 1k on the motor has leather seats with driver side power car has kumho exstas that were put on about 5k ago and new brake pads done at the same time as the motor if anyone is looking for a car for the summer let me know

[greenformula92]

Don't sell it. If I were you I would give it a once over. check all the vacumn lines and such and spend then money to have another tune made. you will enjoy the car that much more

[rickyd13]

its jus running like **** he past few weeks im loosing a ton of power im sure it jus needs a tune but i get the power when the car wants it like monday i was messing with my dad and could barley pull on his toyota and then 20 min later it pulled on c5 zo6 its crazy how the power jus comes and goes but when i hit the gas to pull from my dad it back fired and hesitated

[ar0ck]

Donate it to me... I'll give you back the drivetrain and interior, so I can use the chassis for a custom build project, and then once I finish my part, I'll donate it to Alex Q, who had his 95 Z28 crushed by a tree, so he can bring his back to life.

You should take this guys advice

[NHRABill]

Trying to make sense of this thread... 6-10mpg? seriously what are you running a 4:56 spool? my 94 vert gets mid 20's with a 3:73 rear. Its just a car, figure out the issue and fix it or pas it along like the person who neglected the 94 I just picked up. Photos and a description always helps good luck

[rickyd13]

just went up to my uncles and he is going to take me up to his friend to have the car tuned he said it is going to be a huge difference when its done with power and milage hope he's right he also gave me a set of c6 rims with spacers so happy

[LTb1ow]

Do tell, who is tuning a 95 LT1 for you?

[LS1ow]

El Gatto

[t0rtur3d]

2JZ swap.

twin turbo 3 rotor would be more fun

[LS1ow]

twin turbo 3 rotor would be more fun

not even close so the majesticness of a single'd 2jay

[t0rtur3d]

a 2jay can be pretty bad-ass, especially with a gigantic turbo

[WildBillyT]

Do tell, who is tuning a 95 LT1 for you?

I am wondering the same thing.

[LS1ow]

I am wondering the same thing.

im guessing he just means tune up... plugs, wires, filters, ectttt

[rickyd13]

i know but i jus found a 2002 z28 with 63k loaded up with t tops for 8

[LTb1ow]

LS1s are superior in every way and run 10s stock I heard.

[rickyd13]

lol jus think that something stock would have a lot less problems and i know the ls1 is a lot better with gas and i really did want t tops instead of a vert

[LTb1ow]

Def, LS1s really don't have any issues and they run forever.

[rickyd13]

i did all new plugs wire ... act with the new motor down to the water pump and opti so i don't see it being that but it is running really rich my uncle said the he has a guy in westchester that did his vette

the motor it has is a lt1 the cylinders were honed out a little to clean up the walls it the only real mod is the gm hot cam other then that it has roller rockers and lifters new pistons and new heads that i believe are stock maybe jus milled down a little bit

and i got a high of 12.168 that was 80% high way

[WildBillyT]

Def, LS1s really don't have any issues and they run forever.

Yup.

Piston slap

Slapping

Ike Turner

Joke

**** it, I'm too tired. All the pieces are there, figure something out.

[rickyd13]

also it back fired a few times (at least sounded like it loud boom noise) and at low rpms like when i coast to a light the engine light comes on and usually turns off after i get it to a decent speed and higher rpm and also the car runs a lot hotter around town like 185 highway and 210 around town anything sound weird with that my idle is very low around 550 while in drive about 750 in neutral but is usually fine at idle jus a lot of weird things with the car that don't add up to me i know that the car is untuned and is running very rich and has a small cam in it but it shouldn't be half the milage as NHRABill said his gets mid 20' i get between 6-12 but usually around 10

[LTb1ow]

On a serious note, you do realize none of that will change without you working on teh car or bringing it to a reputable shop.... right?

You keep repeating it needs to be tuned, call up PCMforless, order a mail order tune, and then do all the misc tune up stuff pointed out earlier.

Otherwise, continue making random posts about its short comings, buy an LS1 and then wonder why that car doesn't run great either.

[greenformula92]

something has to be a miss. I had a carbed 383 with a 650 lift cam in it with a turbo 350 trans and that got better than 10 MPG so something is wrong

[WildBillyT]

also it back fired a few times (at least sounded like it loud boom noise) and at low rpms like when i coast to a light the engine light comes on and usually turns off after i get it to a decent speed and higher rpm and also the car runs a lot hotter around town like 185 highway and 210 around town anything sound weird with that my idle is very low around 550 while in drive about 750 in neutral but is usually fine at idle jus a lot of weird things with the car that don't add up to me i know that the car is untuned and is running very rich and has a small cam in it but it shouldn't be half the milage as NHRABill said his gets mid 20' i get between 6-12 but usually around 10

You have a lot going on.

Sounds like you need to get the car on a scanner and see what's up. Could be a whole myriad of things. Bad plugs, dirty MAF, bad O2s, vacuum leak, etc etc.

[88WS-6]

Buy a thirdgen. Problem solved.

[LTb1ow]

Buy a thirdgen. Problem solved.

What, since its a third gen, when it doesn't run its normal so no problem?

:lol:

[donnj]

^^^^ ouch

[MonmouthCtyAntz]

You should take this guys advice

I think you'll be alright, use that nice tax free deployment money and get yourself a newer Vette

[rickyd13]

i know I'm going crazy to find work so that i can get the money to find the prob but i kinda figured the o2 because its almost like what ever it is gets blown out at the higher rpms and i need to check the maf so hopefully i get it done should have it tuned in the next few weeks

[NHRABill]

My car ran great cold, but after 5 mins of driving it felt like the computer went into a safety program and hard throttle would make it miss and pop being a new owner of and knowing what was done in the past was half ass I read all I could find about the rough idle and other problem. Figuring the 19 year old coil could use replacement and reading that the electronics attached to that bracket get hot and toss idle off I added a couple washers as someone suggested along with a new msd replacement coil and no more idle problems or computer going wacky after 5 mins. at least so far.

Your issues seem to be all over the place too much changed to compare it to my stock ride so do what I did read read and read then try something

Good luck...

[88WS-6]

What, since its a third gen, when it doesn't run its normal so no problem?

:lol:

:nod:


I'm currently using one to annoy my neighbor and restrict his grass cutting abilities.

[rickyd13]

i averaged 13.8 on my down the shore with no lights or popping jus ran a few tanks with cleaner in then seemed to help a lot i know it still needs a true tune but while its running good i put it up for sale jus to see if i get anyone i put it up a little high in hopes to get someone looking for this

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3055707142.html

i tried to upload it from my phone and it put it in philly cl but I'm in nutley nj essex county about 10 min north a newark

[rickyd13]

that was coming home from seaside to nutley and took back roads up mostly and had a little fun on the way but jus was looking around on cl and its not that bad of a price most are killed with miles for 1-2 thousand less

[rickyd13]

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3001742427.html

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Why are you so against fixing it or taking it to a shop? Any particular reason you are so quick to sell it?

just did the math and the car is getting 30-33mpg highway, 19-25 around town


:scratch:

[rickyd13]

i did take it to a shop and did fix it i think it jus needs o2s because they come on every once in a while and i found what i have been looking for and I'm trying to sell it before he sells that

[rickyd13]

last time i was in this spot the guy wrecked the car and i sold my truck so i was walking trying not to have that again

[rickyd13]

it may jus be from running rich setting them off because they were fine before the new motor

[sweetbmxrider]

:scratch:

Not his car bro. Pretty sure op has an auto and that is a stick too.

[rickyd13]

i was jus using that as a comp to price with i have a new motor with a few goodies in it

[rickyd13]

and I'm sure those mpg numbers are a little off

[rickyd13]

and I'm sure someone here is looking for a fun car for the summer we can talk price too

[Featherburner]

That street looks familiar.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/5Lf5N45Fb3Kb3I13N9c63b96b40c4e80612f1.jpg

[NHRABill]

i averaged 13.8 on my down the shore with no lights or popping jus ran a few tanks with cleaner in then seemed to help a lot i know it still needs a true tune but while its running good i put it up for sale jus to see if i get anyone i put it up a little high in hopes to get someone looking for this

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3055707142.html

i tried to upload it from my phone and it put it in philly cl but I'm in nutley nj essex county about 10 min north a newark


Wish you luck on the sale but for sake of comparing I paid $3,000 for my 94 Convertible z28 only issues is speedo recalibrate, serious need of wax, a/c needs charging and maintenance neglected. A hundred $ later and a few buffing bonnets I have a decent driver to cruise in. I see a lot out there under 7k have my car for about 2 months now.
hope that helps you in pricing I love these cars in Black but not a black convert interior... :shock:

[rickyd13]

its my house in toms river

im not rock solid on the price i jus want to sell it because i found what i was looking for in great shape with 63k runs great and all it needs is a oil press. switch so jus looking to sell and get some money towards that

[Featherburner]

its my house in toms river

im not rock solid on the price i jus want to sell it because i found what i was looking for in great shape with 63k runs great and all it needs is a oil press. switch so jus looking to sell and get some money towards that

Is that in the neighbourhood behind seaside furniture?

[LTb1ow]

I would ask closer to 10k for it, I mean LT1s are coming close to be classics now!

[rickyd13]

yup you know the area?

[Featherburner]

yup you know the area?Yeah, my grandparents owned a place in the neighborhood and when I was a kid it was our summer destination just about every weekend.

[rickyd13]

i love the area at night i drop the top and go over the bridge or w.e

[NJ346]

Since when is Toms River located in North Jersey? :facepalm:

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Since when is Toms River located in North Jersey? :facepalm:

I believe that's OP's shorehouse, he really is up by Beggz somewhere.

[LTb1ow]

Since when is Toms River located in North Jersey? :facepalm:

I believe that's OP's shorehouse, he really is up by Beggz somewhere.

NJ bennies. Lets all go down to da shore.

[NJ346]

technically Im a benny now too since I live up in New Brunswick majority of the time :lol:

[V]

i was in toms river yesterday to get parts. i loathe southern nj and jersey beach.

[sweetbmxrider]

i was in toms river yesterday to get parts. i loathe southern nj and jersey beach.

Good sir, I beg to differ. The amount of dat ass to be seen on any given beach far outweighs any negative connotation one could associate with the surrounding area.

[LS1ow]

Good sir, I beg to differ. The amount of dat ass to be seen on any given beach far outweighs any negative connotation one could associate with the surrounding area.

but what if dat ass if from my town ?

#SearchTheGlobe
#AttackTheCore
#FloodTheSeas

[rickyd13]

I'm down year round jus don't live there as my full time residence

[Featherburner]

i love the area at night i drop the top and go over the bridge or w.eI used to go cruising in my late teens and early 20s. Back when every light on 37 was a potential "go" and the cops were few and far between! Oh yeah, and traffic was a non issue.

[rickyd13]

it still is the cops are worse now but like a month ago they went as bad... other then the one that got me