[Z06] A couple of Z06 questions please...
02-20-2014, 01:31 PM
#1
Drifting
Thread Starter
A couple of Z06 questions please...
I'm looking to trade my '02 Z06 plus cash for a C6 Z06.
Can someone explain to me the valve problem I've read about on occasion here ?
Also, the difference in the trim packages, 1LZ 2LZ and 3LZ..
I neeeds' to know !!
Thanks, Mark
Can someone explain to me the valve problem I've read about on occasion here ?
Also, the difference in the trim packages, 1LZ 2LZ and 3LZ..
I neeeds' to know !!
Thanks, Mark
02-20-2014, 01:43 PM
#2
Exhaust valve drop and causes your engine to grenade. Its been a heaviliy talked about subject here, and youll find a TON of threads...good...bad...and the ugly. Its something to do with guides wearing out..valves breaking...some say its even bc of oil...Who knows?
02-20-2014, 01:46 PM
#3
Pro
02-20-2014, 02:00 PM
#4
Race Director
If you get an in-warranty Z06, 3/36 b2b, 5/100 powertrain, then you don't need to do anything re the valve drop right away. Some of us got the GMPP warranty near the end of the 3/36 and extended that out for more coverage.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
02-20-2014, 02:02 PM
#5
Pro
If you get an in-warranty Z06, 3/36 b2b, 5/100 powertrain, then you don't need to do anything re the valve drop right away. Some of us got the GMPP warranty near the end of the 3/36 and extended that out for more coverage.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic to a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic to a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
02-20-2014, 04:55 PM
#6
Team Owner
If you get an in-warranty Z06, 3/36 b2b, 5/100 powertrain, then you don't need to do anything re the valve drop right away. Some of us got the GMPP warranty near the end of the 3/36 and extended that out for more coverage.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
DH
02-20-2014, 06:35 PM
#7
Drifting
I'd love to get into a C5Z06. My 06 with 30,000 miles could be up for trade lol! I did PRC 265 heads, LS7S cam, Pfadt headers and some other bits right at 30,000 miles. Did 5 hours of track time and then bought a racecar and have barely driven it since.
02-20-2014, 08:05 PM
#8
Team Owner
I went from a H/C/I 02 Z06 to an 06 Z06 and for the most part couldn't be happier. With just an air intake and tune it made more rwhp and it's a lot friendlier to drive. I do miss the look of the FRC but I don't regret the decision at all. I'm planning on doing the heads before the winter is over, I just need to figure out what route I want to take.
02-20-2014, 10:25 PM
#9
If you get an in-warranty Z06, 3/36 b2b, 5/100 powertrain, then you don't need to do anything re the valve drop right away. Some of us got the GMPP warranty near the end of the 3/36 and extended that out for more coverage.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
02-21-2014, 07:52 AM
#10
Burning Brakes
If you get an in-warranty Z06, 3/36 b2b, 5/100 powertrain, then you don't need to do anything re the valve drop right away. Some of us got the GMPP warranty near the end of the 3/36 and extended that out for more coverage.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
I personally would not run a C6 Z06 without warranty (GM factory or GMPP, which I have)unless I had the heads reworked by a competent vendor. That can be as low as $2K installed if no mods are done. If the engine lets go without warranty, then you are looking at the $15K neighborhood for a replacement LS7. You could probably get a suitable build non-LS7 for less than that.
These cars are an incredible performance car and are usually quite reliable. Getting one used is a real performance value if it has not been beat on or neglected. Having a competent Corvette mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection of a non-warranty car is a must. Even with that, you'd want to get the heads done on an out of warranty car. GM has been fairly good about honoring in-warranty cars, though some dealers have balked and some dealers are not very competent to work on these cars.
My opinions, others may be different.
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