Bringing An ABANDONED Corvette C6 ZR1 Back To Life!

It's been over a YEAR since work began on my abandoned Corvette C6 ZR1 and it's FINALLY time to take it for it's first drive! IF we can build oil pressure, that is...
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[@LeeC]

OFFICIAL HORSEPOWER GUESS COMMENT THREAD 👇🏻

[@hiden1578]

986 hp

[@nathanhall4015]

1285 whp 😬

[@hipo4eyes1]

675 HP

[@danieljagger8466]

1035 rwhp. I mean Lee wants to crack 4 digits and beat Dalt's LS Porsche right?

[@alexkroeger1]

950

[@concernedcitizen2868]

dont care about the power, but that sound is angels singing.

[@bubberrand]

🙏

[@highlanderc]

Sound of an inefficient cam that is not needed on a supercharged vehicle.

[@skylerjones2302]

y’all are definitely my favorite youtubers i love when y’all post, but i’m gonna guess the zr1 got 1137

[@SaltyBasshead]

Sweet sound of FREEDOM!!!

[@bretjjjohnson7942]

Congratulations man

[@justinterrapin942]

You call it junk. That is like a dream car to a poor guy like me. Lol. My favorite corvette

[@rs5001988]

623hp crank ❤

[@stevengary1989]

DA CHOP!!!

[@martinzeosex]

975whp small pulley on E85

[@Kevf5]

932whp

[@bobme2787]

2 guys and lube should never be in the same sentence.

[@nathanhall4015]

1285 whp

[@dachaevaughn6649]

1052hp

[@mvolford]

850

[@daviddebock2134]

800hp

[@pablocepeda723]

1120hp

[@greganderson2911]

You guys are genuinely good dudes. I knew i liked the videos, but my kid reached out to you because he recently wrecked his evo. It's been rough on him. Just the fact that you guys responded to him meant a lot. Really cool.

[@RaceProvenMotorsports]

Solid build man. Glad it all turned out. Appreciate the business!!

[@natethegreatog]

876hp is my guess, either way it's 🔥! Great build! One of my favorite channels to watch!

[@HP.Customs]

We require more info on the burned up ZR1 along with a parts breakdown.

[@kristinewilson5353]

I know, he said he paid 15k so I sure hope the motor is at least good. Passenger side seemed to be decent.

[@jasonatencio8017]

Theres no way it was 15k i wouldnt pay 1500 thats crazy

[@danieljagger8466]

I'm noticing a dynamic with these builds: Lee is definitely more the purist while Dalt's more the mad scientist. Would love to see Lee doing a crazy fantasy engine swap of his own (The Redeye maybe?) and Dalt go down the purist route once things settle down at the shop. Great job cranking out two builds in a month!

[@sniperpronerfmods9811]

why would he possible do that... if you taken apart a c5 or newer you would know its not worth the pain and suffering

[@BuildTheSandbox]

Why not just tap it to any other 12v at key on???

[@adamgriffin]

Agreed, that way he can run Ice water to the bricks when the car is not running.

[@jpatrick260]

You will loose control of pump via hptuners. Pump will attempt to kick on immediately vs the preset delay you see after start/ ac on. This pump draws hella amps and with give you all kinds of issues upon start. In accessory mode it will also draw enough power to kill your battery in about 10 min. It will work both ways but it’s best to let car control it. It gave me no speedo, no tach, check engine lights, abs and suspension warning all because car was “starving” of power on start up. Wired it to harness and all problems gone.

[@nunyabusiness6400]

Cannot wait to see the dyno numbers on this beast! It looks good, it sounds good, great build!!! BUT! "Two Guys, Lotsa Lube"...how did that make the final cut???

[@sonnyserrano5522]

"Lots of heat, lots of lube and two guys" 6:58 That was hilarious

[@R3DRUMZ_427]

Fun fact Synergy Motorsports used my car to mock and fab that C6 trunk tank on my A2W YSI Z06. Gotta keep them IATs down!! Cool seeing guys all over running the tank knowing my car helped to make it happen!! BTW with a cam and your muffler deletes you won’t hear noises from the trunk tank. I can’t with my setup with corsa sports.

[@rosemont83]

Bro... you should just assume that you're going to have no oil pressure after you finish a build.. seems to be what happens more often than not lol

[@maiva_yt]

I like how they uintentionally spoil some episodes through other episodes, like last video's porsche and the race track part we saw this vette and the porsche racing

[@accordxtc319]

I'm guessing 897hp once its tuned. 900 if Fernado isn't in the passenger seat

[@andrewbeetz2196]

I'll comment to help with the algorithm, but I won't be pulled into your guessing game.

[@cfwebdeveloper]

"Lots of heat, lots of lube and two guys." ~ Lee C 2023 👌

[@DaddyMack001]

HAHAHA, I was looking for this comment and can't believe it took me that long. AS soon as he said it, I figured everyone would be commenting, guess not, lol. Also, I think that's the follow up to, "Two Girls, One Cup" 🤣🤣

[@cfwebdeveloper]

@@DaddyMack001 Yeah I felt like being an immature person that day lol.

[@petetofani4896]

This is one of my favorite channels. Always look forward to new videos.

[@Armstrongx7]

"Yeah I get it, shut up." Is the most relatable thing I've seen as a Corvette owner lol.

[@nolimit_sebas1063]

“Lots of heat lots of lube and two guys” bad choice of wording 😂

[@ardennielsen3761]

some high pressure injector pumps require a low pressure high volume lift pump that is pressure regulated with an air separator canister that bleeds back into the main tank... that's how the #044 155psi 90GPH pump I have works, that and 10 gauge wires to power the three pumps because is has two lift pumps "one on each side of the main tank, 14GPM 80psi lift pump regulated to 45psi so the actual fuel injector pump does very little to bring it up to the rail".

[@MRCOACH_P]

My Pops had a 2012 ZR1 in the blue. That thing is bad asssss sir. Great work! Thing was sick. He now has the 2017 Z06. Do one of those!!!

[@gtscc9977]

Extremely impressive work you guys have done. I’ve been following this zr1 build. I give a lot of respect for what a good mechanic he is. I just wanna know how much spending goes into this kind of build 😭😭😭

[@scraplifegarage]

We don’t talk about the cost part 🥲 If you ignore the financial irresponsibility it doesn’t count.

[@gtscc9977]

@@scraplifegarage then ignore I shall🤣🤣🤣 but much respect to you, after this zr1 series I’m a big fan and can’t wait for more. Opened my eyes to how much work goes into a 1000 hp build.

[@imSchwaggy]

If I guess closest, sell me the set of red c6 z06/grandsport calipers for 50% off lmao. I need em to test on my e36. I'm guessing 891hp

[@Torquematterz]

850-890 hp with a good tuner

[@JaredS23]

Glad you took it to Fran. RPM best in business!

[@peterb4143]

Should check out late model performance. I like em more

[@JaredS23]

@@peterb4143 LMP is a very good company too but better… idk.

[@lanegeisewite1436]

Dude you are one lucky sob to have an amazing Corvette! They are badass and you have built a monster!! Fuck yeah bruh!! Awesome!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💪💪💪

[@negeritopizza6103]

1070hp to the wheels

[@BVance1972]

Guessing horsepower @ rear wheels…. 887 ! Dang I hope I’m right fingers crossed!! I love your videos keep dem a. Coming & God bless

[@Nickyb801]

Fellow ZR1 owner. Congrats. Car is sick! Excited to see the next video on the dyno and track. Interested see your wheel tire setup and how it does with traction :)

[@redtesta]

LOL, " Lots of pain, Lots of lube and two guys" .....$15k for that burnt zr1 OMG. Never heard anyone call a Zr1 trash lol

[@tommel1969]

I always use a test probe through the installation of the wire prior to the connection when I’m checking voltage.

[@bliz-8410]

im gonna say 1,031 and what an amazing looking and sounding corvette, and for you to say it might be too loud means it must be unreal, you should get some decibel readings from it

[@roberthandy9420]

Going to say 857 and would love to buy it win it have it lol 😂 don’t care if it makes 550 hp love it. Can always make hp, got a soft spot for zr1 😇

[@pokor5791]

ok, this is a quote from this video: "Absolute pain to get on, lots of heat, lots of lube, two guys. I plan to clean up". Not sure what kind of video would have that quote. 😱

[@ThatTurboZoh]

If y’all need an electrical guy for GM stuff… hit my line. That’s all I do at the dealer. Also a big corvette guy, have a big turbo C5z

[@defekticon]

My old LS swapped FD the engine builder forgot to put the oil galley freeze plug in on the front of the blog. Zero oil pressure. Had to pull the engine and tear the pan and front cover off to fix. That engine builder (in Essex... no names...) not there anymore.

[@MikeCookvlogs]

958hp is my number love the videos guys my favorite build channel keep up the work guys ur fan/friend Mikey n south Florida 😀😄🥺😝

[@ericrony116]

I just watched your latest video and remembered saying 1059 hp. I wonder if I was the only one to guess that number right?

[@roberttowsley8958]

You and Fernando make a great team! What's with all the new ink?

[@rocket7126]

896 Dyno estimate - from Apex Auto Parts - Brookfield, Illinois.

[@joesavage6084]

I don't think anyone in there right mind would abandon a car like that as much as I enjoy your show I find this too beli

[@tlrfun3]

Question tho is how are you going to make ANY money back on the Burnt ZR1. There's nothing left

[@tommel1969]

Stop calling it a pile of trash. I only dream of having that car! 842 is my guess for HP

[@rodyjperez7659]

900 H P

[@lilgbz28]

I suffer the same electronic bullshit with my c5 z06. Gm is awsome but there electronic crap sucks

[@woowoocarter1732]

560 hp

[@SPEEDY-FABSHACK]

I’m going to guess at 984WHP. Ps, I’m in the uk. Pps, we need demon content!!

[@5150streetsoklahoma]

Love the zr1! Bet it will make 831hp and 780tq

[@eanhuston2426]

If it's oil pressure, check the oil galley plug...chevy motors have an issue for that

[@coleBlap]

Did you check fuel relay fuse, relay needed separate ground wire it seems like it could be relay, did you test resistance ect?

[@colbyblunt]

I’m guessing it will make somewhere between 870-905hp.

[@ESN730]

WHO EVER LIVES IN THOES HOUSES LOVE DAT SHIT!❤️🔥

[@Motorsportsgeek]

Slam those hoods and trunks, they aren't fragile. You risking more damage smooshing them the way you do

[@para4114]

I'm going to say it'll make around 1,100 horse power

[@hoopla1414]

740 hp.......are yall coming to HYPERFEST??

[@mintclips338]

I want to say 1200 hp and 900ftlbs . Its my dream build so I hope I’m close .

[@jasonatencio8017]

Why would u spend 15 grand on that burnt ass corvette that thing was getting scrapped

[@nicholasfoley7105]

Ok, irrelevant but your shorts are so short I thought you were wearing boxers.. Lol

[@noexcuses_13]

Imagine having a car so loud you have to shut it off just to talk on the phone😂😂😂

[@ozoneomega1983]

I think 846 wheel hours power is what it's gonna make .not crank wheel

[@Ahmed-pn8zn]

I think 970 hp, but I wouldn't be surprised if 1100hp

[@jordonboring3729]

2:09 i say the same thing to my c6 always beeps like that when you close the door with the key left inside.

[@bryantmoon9186]

I was hoping for a dodge demon update but the corvette shall suffice

[@anshulbanga8898]

Am i the only one or somebody else too waiting for the next video..... #wewantdemonrebuildasap

[@mad_mike19-88]

I'm no mechanic but there's either a loose connection in the harness that goes from the sensor to the gage or the gage is not working

[@BrendanDalponte]

So why the 1inc line going back go tank on the top left shouldn't been on the button?

[@topjimmy2929]

Don't you spin it over to get oil pressure like old small blocks or is that no more

[@E_leaf_ah838]

I enjoy this channel because it seeks the opportunity in “Junk”

[@unknown39222]

Its dope seeing all the projects come together.

[@christophermcleary8091]

I think it'll make 1,100 buff horses honestly

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

I think the car has to be running for a minute for signal to turn on pump

[@robertjones1709]

Horse Power about 825ish ....good luck

[@_slipAngle_]

Great video! 756 HP to the wheels.

[@kosmashionidis]

Are you smoking something when you buy these burned up turds?

[@silverback8183]

Can ZR1 engines (or parts) still be bought?

[@MAD_BST]

Same problem my car is having. no oil pressure. not a fun time at all.

[@Aliensarethinking]

Bro! I'M RUNNING CORSAS WITH MY C6

[@2003cobramustang]

i'm a ford guy but this vette is sweet! 700hp!

[@jamescraighead9001]

My guess is 865 rwhp ... With that fresh tune 969 rwhp

[@cameronmajors588]

I think it will make 946 HP @scraplife

[@ObliviousNF]

983

[@JonathanDarling-d8t]

Willing to part the brake calipers on the totaled vette?!?

[@mistahoward7446]

He said lots of heat lots of lube and 2 guys.....😂😂

[@pcguru411]

I'm gonna guess 1,109 HP at the wheels.

[@kova_motive]

945whp

[@rswafford09]

Man that is music outta that exhaust. I’ll guess 885 hp