Inside Look – 1000HP LMR C7 Corvette ZR1

February 21st, 2023

Finally being recognized as an international supercar, the Chevrolet Corvette is better than ever. Down in Houston, Texas, a firm called Late Model Racecraft (LMR) is kicking it up a notch above that. This clip takes us inside a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 build that delivers some big results. The video opens with a baseline dyno pull to establish how much power the ‘Vette is making before any modifications are made. With it’s factory supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, this ZR1 posts maximum output readings of 650rwhp and 663 lb.-ft. of torque. That’s in line with factory numbers. A second dyno Read More

1475WHP LMR ProCharged C7 Corvette Z06 – Dyno Pull

September 29th, 2022

Late Model Racecraft (LMR) is doing some amazing things with the Corvette platform. This short clip reveals how much power a LMR built Corvette can make on the dyno. Getting all that horsepower to the pavement is another story. Under the hood of the stock C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a 6.2-liter supercharged and intercooled LT4 V8 engine. The cylinder heads are Rotocast A356T6 aluminum and the supercharger is a 1.7-liter Eaton R1749 TVS. In factory trim, the C7 Z06 can make 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque with a top speed of 185 mph. The LMR C7 has been Read More

World Record C8 Corvette – Quarter-Mile Drag Racing

August 31st, 2022

Late Model Racecraft (LMR) showed up at Houston Raceway Park on Saturday night with a fire in their belly. These guys fully intended to smash the standing quarter-mile world record for a mid-engine powered C8 Chevrolet Corvette. They planned to accomplish this feat with their newly built twin turbo C8. Hang on tight, this thing is a beast. This is the C8 Corvette Stingray with the 6.2-liter LT2 engine and a manual transmission. The engine is running a stock crankshaft with forged (upgraded) pistons and connecting rods. The turbochargers are from Precision and the custom auxiliary fuel cell with dual Read More

1000WHP Corvette ZR1 vs. 1300WHP TT Hellcat – Track Battle

July 13th, 2022

So, these guys have been talking plenty of smack over the last two-years. In the past, whenever these two cars were in the same place, there was some sort of problem. When one car was ready to race, the other car was broken. On and on it went. Finally, both competitors are on hand and prepared to race. Time to put up or shut up at Pocono. The Corvette ZR1 is the flagship of the Chevrolet lineup. With a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, the stock ZR1 is capable of producing 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. This ‘Vette has been Read More

LMR 800WHP C7 Z06 Build Embarrasses Stock Ferrari 488

April 2nd, 2021

Prepare to get your hands dirty as the professionals at Late Model Racecraft (LMR) take us through the steps on a 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 build. After the hard part is done, the dyno tells the true story. No secrets once the car is strapped to this thing. Once the preliminary tuning is finished on the dyno – and we know what the car is capable of with the new mods – the tuner will wander out onto the street for some final tuning. The story ain’t over there. What should come alongside but a brand-spanking new Ferrari 488. This Read More

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs. Ducati 800 – Street Hits

November 20th, 2020

Late Model Racecraft (LMR) is quietly producing some of the baddest Chevy street cars through high-performance aftermarket modification and tuning. Today, these guys are taking one of their latest project cars out for some real-world tuning. Let’s see what happens when a fellow citizen on a sport bike issues a friendly challenge. The car is a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Z06 is powered by a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 capable of producing 650hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. LMR has added a simple bolt-on package that includes a Quartz Performance heat exchanger. It is slightly larger than the factory unit. Read More

LMR Chevrolet Corvette Z06 – 1200HP Street Beast

October 14th, 2020

Late Model Racecraft – a leading Corvette modification firm located in the Houston, Texas area – is attempting something a bit different with this build. Let’s have a look. It all begins with a C7 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Z06 package features an all-aluminum 6.2-liter supercharged V8 engine that can churn out 650hp. LMR has scrapped the factory blower and added a F1-X ProCharger. Nothing new for LMR. The departure comes primarily in the massive air-to-air intercooler setup which includes custom stainless-steel piping (3-inch and 4-inch) and the relocation of the stock oil and trans coolers. As you would expect Read More

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