[Z06] Who built your LS7 ?
#4024
Burning Brakes
Hi Don, John Ross built my crate motor in Wixom - replacing the one that Linda Hooker built for my 07. It was fun till it went pop. can you tell when mine was made:
10BY5 320991304
judging by a previous post, I think March 9th, 2013? Interested to see if I decoded it right!
Thanks again for all your info and posts!
10BY5 320991304
judging by a previous post, I think March 9th, 2013? Interested to see if I decoded it right!
Thanks again for all your info and posts!
Looks like your BY5 has a Julian build date of 099. If so that would give you an April 9 build date. So looks like it is even newer than you thought.
Wishing you many miles and thrills!
#4025
Let me add my data to this thread since I just noticed the builders tag this afternoon.
My 2008 Wil Cooksey LE # 190 is powered by a Donald L. Henley LS7. Thanks Don for being spot on with your assembly ethics. My Z has 14250 miles on it...running strong, very impressive.
Bob...
My 2008 Wil Cooksey LE # 190 is powered by a Donald L. Henley LS7. Thanks Don for being spot on with your assembly ethics. My Z has 14250 miles on it...running strong, very impressive.
Bob...
#4027
Burning Brakes
Let me add my data to this thread since I just noticed the builders tag this afternoon.
My 2008 Wil Cooksey LE # 190 is powered by a Donald L. Henley LS7. Thanks Don for being spot on with your assembly ethics. My Z has 14250 miles on it...running strong, very impressive.
Bob...
My 2008 Wil Cooksey LE # 190 is powered by a Donald L. Henley LS7. Thanks Don for being spot on with your assembly ethics. My Z has 14250 miles on it...running strong, very impressive.
Bob...
Thanks for the recognition! It's my pleasure to be your engine builder, and to be a part of the Wil Cooksey special edition Z06's.
Building high performance engines at Wixom Performance Build Center was really a cool and unique experience. I'm forever grateful for our enthusiastic customers and my professional coworkers. May your holidays be great and a Merry Christmas to all!!
#4028
Got my '08 a couple weeks ago. It currently has about 14,500 miles and is running great... Based on the GMVIS it's never had any issues or warranty work either.
Oh, and my LS7 was built by Norm Baldwin.
Oh, and my LS7 was built by Norm Baldwin.
#4029
For those of you that may be interested, I have listed for sale on eBay a mens long sleeve shirt and mens suede bomber jacket with the original Performance Build Center logo on them. I got these when I was the Manufacturing Engineer at Wixom, and have not worn them since I got them. They were given to employees only, and not available to the public. Instead of them taking up room in my closet, I thought that someone here may be interested in giving them a new home and life.
To be clear; they are for sale on eBay, and not here on the forum. These are my personal items, and are the only 2 available.
Links to the items:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-...hWkuaC&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-...hWkulI&vxp=mtr
To be clear; they are for sale on eBay, and not here on the forum. These are my personal items, and are the only 2 available.
Links to the items:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-...hWkuaC&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PERFORMANCE-...hWkulI&vxp=mtr
#4030
8th Gear
My 2006 model LS7 was built by
Carl Vargo
I am the second owner. Purchased in November 2014 with 19k miles. Now has 26k, bone stock. Previous owner had it in Alabama, according to carfax. The car was a museum delivery and it is blade silver. I bought it from Hendrick Performance in North Carolina. Would be cool to know what Carl is doing now, and also find the previous owner.
Carl Vargo
I am the second owner. Purchased in November 2014 with 19k miles. Now has 26k, bone stock. Previous owner had it in Alabama, according to carfax. The car was a museum delivery and it is blade silver. I bought it from Hendrick Performance in North Carolina. Would be cool to know what Carl is doing now, and also find the previous owner.
#4031
Drifting
Picked up a 2013 VY 427 with 2,948 miles a few weeks back. Just took delivery last Friday
After reading up on where to find the plate, I'm happy to tally another one up for Richard McBride!
After reading up on where to find the plate, I'm happy to tally another one up for Richard McBride!
#4032
Heel & Toe
Who? Texas Speed and Performance!
My car rattles my teeth and annoys my neighbors. Texas Speed and Performance built my motor and my gnarly long-tube headers thru to my BB Bullets were built in Phoenix.
Chuck
Chuck
#4034
Advanced
#4036
Just received my 2012 Z06 LZ3 Crystal red metallic with 5000 miles. Engine built by Bruce Bloomfield. Thanks Bruce
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#4039
1st Gear
My "07 was built by Chuck Witmer. It now has a whole 1,756 miles on it and never once touched by water. ( I know, I know, but humor me. It's an ISCA show car thing that's been in my blood for 30 years )
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#4040
Another lightning fast motor built by Gary Andrews. My 2012 was built at Wixom, on a Tuesday, was the second off line A on the 24 of January 2012.
Thanks for building my beast Gary.
Thanks for building my beast Gary.