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The better known ZR1 of the 1990's started to come together in the 1980's between the Corvette development team and the Lotus Engineering group. The two entities wanted to build an entirely new V8 engine that would be installed in a limited production line of Corvettes that were based on the C4 generation Corvette. This new engine, complimented the already long list of other large differences from its predecessor the C3, to include over 250 lbs weight difference, rear mounted transaxle, transverse leaf spring suspension and the central backbone.

The all aluminum block called the LT5 had the same displacement 5.7 liters/350cu. in. while also sporting the same 4.4 in. bore centers as the L98 engine did. However it was a 4 cam, 32 valve monster that put out 375 hp at 6000 rpms which by the way was only 5 horsepower shy of the very popular Ferrari Testarossa. To get a better idea, the L98 only put out 250 hp at 4400 rpms. It was only a matter of short time until everyone was happy with the way the LT5 performed and brought the production of the engine from Lotus in England to Mercury Marine plant in Stillwater Oklahoma.

There were a few things that stood out with the LT5 C4 Corvette, which was coded RPO ZR1 as an option from the base C4 Corvette. There were the 11 inch wide rear tires, wide bodywork, wider doors, rounded taillights and squared off exhaust tips. The ZR1 also boasted the ZF built 6 speed manual transmission and the all new FX3 suspension that was developed by Lotus Engineering. The option package started at $27,000 the first year and quickly grew to $31000 in its second year in which it stayed at this price for the duration of its existence.

Needless to say the ZR1 was an immediate success and not even the hefty price tag of almost $60,000 would slow it down. The ZR1 had some hefty performance numbers to go along with its price tag. Tests at the time stated a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 180 mph. The ZR1 had an outstanding skidpad outing of.93g which meant that this beast was going to take the corners like no ones business and it soon did. March of 1990 on the 7.5 mile track at Ft. Stockton TX. The stock ZR1 took 3 open class world records for both speed and endurance, 5000 miles with an average speed of 173.791, 5000 kilometers with an average speed of 175.710 mph and 4221 miles at 175.885 mph.

In the next handful of years the ZR1 received a few different updates and upgrades that continued to enhance its overall appeal. Some of those changes were subtle moves and some were a little more bold. In 1992 badges were put on the fenders and traction control became a standard feature. Then in 1993 the cylinder heads were redesigned along with the valve train of the LT5 that ultimately brought the power up from 375 to 405 while the torque jump up a respectful 10 ft pounds. All in all the LT5 was the first V8 in the post smog era to have over 400 hp.

Even with the power improvements and all the other upgrades production of the ZR1 halted in 1995 with a total of 6939 ZR1s being built. This was a disappointment to so many people as the ZR1 was just a treat to drive. From its unique exhaust tone that was in between a Ferrari and a healthy small block V8 to the outstanding handling capabilities it possessed from the FX3 suspension along with everything else. One note worth mentioning was the 0-150 mph in less than a half of a minute! WOW.

Now enter in the new ZR1 Corvette, which has completely blown away the older ZR1s in every aspect that is imaginable. This was expected though as it has been a dozen years for the folks at GM to conjure up some insanely different and powerful ideas for the new ZR1. This is the quickest production Corvette ever made. Most of the body is carbon fiber on the new ZR1 which brings this animal in at a paltry 3132 pounds of power packed fun. The power plant on the new ZR1 is a 6.2 liter V8 that has an all new R2300 Eaton four lobe roots style supercharger sitting on top of it. This is apparent by simply looking through the polycarbonate window in the hood. This power plant boasts 620 hp which is more than the powerful Viper, the Ferrari 599 GTB and very close to the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640. However, the Ferrari and the Lamborghini both are over $300,000 while the new ZR1 comes in at a little over $100,000.

Ultimately the new ZR1 was built as a supercar out of the box that needs no modifying whatsoever. From its massive 15+ inch rotors to its fully built tranny and rear end the new ZR1 is ready to take to the track from day one. The new ZR1 will undoubtedly become a favorite to those few lucky people that end up getting one.

This article was written by Alex Schult of SmokinVette.com Corvette Forum.

How to Unclog Artist Block

Copyright (c) 2009 Valery Satterwhite

It's a devastating thing for an artist to feel they've lost their inspiration, to encounter a creative block. But suffering from artist's block doesn't mean you've lost your artistic ability. Artist block can be overcome.

Invariably it will happen. It's something that happens to all creative beings and all beings are born to create something. Within each purpose beats a heart that longs to be, do and have in this world. When a creative person suffers from an artist block or has lost their inspiration to create it is a devastating experience. Life energy is seemingly drained and the person is left empty in desperation.

Then fear takes over. Fear that there is no longer purpose in life, no reason for being, no hope for the future. Someone who suffers from artist block will Find Excuses And Reasons (F.E.A.R.) why she cannot possibly create that day or 'should' give up the dream to pursue some other, inauthentic, vocation. Or, she will despair day in and day out over the inability to create and the lack of inspiration. In this despair she will further drive that which she longs for even further from her reach. It can become an agonizing and soulfully vicious cycle of existence.

"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened." - Winston Churchill

If your heart literally aches from artist block then know this: your truth is that you are an artist. That's why your heart aches. You are not expressing who you are at your deepest core. You were born to fully express your artistic potential. Anything short of this achievement will leave you feeling a little less whole, striving to reach for an expansion of your artful communication to the world.

In that moment, the moment you are awash in this truth you have a choice. You can choose to ignore this truth, give up in fear and go find some other life to live; creating someone else's truth. You can beat yourself up over your lack of inspiration further driving you away from what your heart is calling you to become. Or you can take a deep breath, center yourself in the truth of who you are, and ask your inner being what it wants to express. Then pick up your script, your paint brush, your instrument, your pencil, seat yourself at your computer - place yourself in a position where you can begin whatever it is you wish to create.

"To know how to choose a path with heart is to learn how to follow intuitive felling." - Jean Shinoda Bolen

If inspiration doesn't present itself immediately that's ok. Every bit of inspiration that you long for is already within you. All you have to do is allow it to flow. The more you resist your block the more power and energy you add to this block. Allow yourself to be blocked for the moment and begin anyway. Try a new approach to the character you're portraying, put some paint on the canvas, write the next line in your book even if the line is "I have no idea what comes next" and then take another step until the expression flows. Allow those first few forward movements to be real stinkers if that's what needs to get out of the way so your creativity can flow again. Let go of any judgment that what you create has to be good. Sometimes it is the woefully errant advancement that will lead to the opening of your creative resources once again.

Let go. Know that blocks are inevitable and that you have all the power you need within you to fully express your artistic potential. Honor your truth and your will be and act in the direction of your dream. You will live in alignment with your purpose in life following your own inner wisdom, the voice of your intuition, your higher being, your muse.

"There is neither painting, nor sculpture, nor music, nor poetry. The only truth is creation." - Umberto Boccioni

About the Author

Valery is an Artist Mindset Mentor & Coach who helps creative people get out of their own way so that they can overcome the struggles in the life of an actor, artist and performer. Clients learn how to express their full potential to create more passionately, profoundly, productively & profitably. Empower the Wizard Within to actualize and express your full creative potential. http://www.InnerWizard.com Get Free "Empower the Wizard Within tips"!

Engine head question?

Soooo Im delving into the infamous frankenstein 5sgte project which involves a 3s head on a 5s block and apparently this yields monstrous power gain potential but i dont see how or what the new head could possibly do that kind of a power jump. I thought it was the short block that affected power gains, the 5sfe block is apparently beefier and also it has 2.2 liter displacement instead of keeping the 3sgte's 2.0 liter. So can someone please explain what everyone is talking about and also i have a link to a picture of a 3s head, is this the complete head that thay are talking about? Thanks soooo much!!

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power from an engine is all about air and fuel into and out of the cylinders - which is the head.

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