Corvette LT5 engines

[NOBLNG]

I take it these engines only came in Corvettes since every picture I have googled has the logo on the cam covers? I picked up a Monogram’95 ZR-1 for the engine, but don’t know what to put it in yet. I want to dress it up slightly so I am going to wire it and paint the cam covers at least. I found this site that has some ideas.? If anyone has pics of one they built up please post a picture.

http://zr1specialist.com/HAT Web/products/Engine Refinishing.htm

[Exotics_Builder]

The LT-5 your showing is the first use of that designation (2nd in the current LT engines) and was specifically built for the ZR-1.

I did this some years ago, making a ZR-1500 pickup using the ZR-1 Vette Components.  I can take some more detailed photos if you wish. 

 

 

Edited March 21, 2023 by Exotics_Builder

[NOBLNG]

Thanks for the pics Gerry. I was specifically wondering if the cam covers were ever available without the “Corvette” logo. I think I will file it off anyway and pretend they are aftermarket pieces, since the lettering is flawed on one of them.?

[Spottedlaurel]

Monogram LT5 in their '65 Corvette:

Needed a fair bit of work as I recall. Managed to use the later radiator but mounted vertically.

And one from an AMT Corvette dropped into a '67 Impala:

An easy fit this time around.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Here's the one that comes in the AMT '39 Chevy Wagon Rod (not my model; it was built by Raul_Perez  http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28488)

And anudder one...

Edited March 21, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy
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[Can-Con]

Here's one I used in a pro street Nova back when these cars were new and that engine was very rare and exotic. ?

1991, can you tell?  ?

[Exotics_Builder]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

Thanks for the pics Gerry. I was specifically wondering if the cam covers were ever available without the “Corvette” logo. I think I will file it off anyway and pretend they are aftermarket pieces, since the lettering is flawed on one of them.?

 

 

The 39 Wagon Rod version does NOT have the Corvette markings on it.  I went down to the stash and confirmed it.

 

Edited March 21, 2023 by Exotics_Builder

[NOBLNG]

16 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said:

The 39 Wagon Rod version does NOT have the Corvette markings on it.  I went down to the stash and confirmed it.

 

Thanks for verifying that Gerry.?  And thanks for the pics everyone.

[Exotics_Builder]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

Thanks for verifying that Gerry.?  And thanks for the pics everyone.

This is the one I have.  But I assume other reissues would follow that.

 

[LDO]

One of the magazines had a build article on a “ZR-32” way back in the early ‘90s. It was an AMT 1932 Chevy roadster with the LT-5, rectangular headlights, and scratch built seats with cushioning made from half round styrene. It was painted purple. That’s about all I remember. It may have been a model of a real car, but I could be wrong about that. 

[stavanzer]

26 minutes ago, LDO said:

One of the magazines had a build article on a “ZR-32” way back in the early ‘90s. It was an AMT 1932 Chevy roadster with the LT-5, rectangular headlights, and scratch built seats with cushioning made from half round styrene. It was painted purple. That’s about all I remember. It may have been a model of a real car, but I could be wrong about that. 

I vaguely remember that issue. I want to say it was Car Modeler.It was on the cover, IIRC.