The verdict is in on my LS7
10-18-2014, 04:31 PM
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The verdict is in on my LS7
Its toast
Dropped a valve at 35mph in third gear this is what it looks like
The head
The block even the water jacket is broke so it can't be rebuilt
Dropped a valve at 35mph in third gear this is what it looks likeThe head
The block even the water jacket is broke so it can't be rebuilt
10-18-2014, 05:12 PM
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VERY sorry to hear this news Buddy. I hope she comes back stronger than ever!
10-18-2014, 05:20 PM
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that sucks Don! chevy should step up and buy you a new ls7 . there is definitely a problem with the ls7 they don't want to admit to a major design flaw .
10-18-2014, 05:33 PM
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Man, that really sucks. Hate to see damage like that. Best of luck getting the car back on the road.
10-20-2014, 08:43 AM
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I just got rid of my 2007 Z06 with 50,000. I bought it new in October of 2006. I never had any issues with the motor and it was all stock. I drove it hard the first couple of years at autocrosses and track events but after that it was just the ocassional "spirited drive".
Again, good luck with the repairs, hopefully it will be better than new!
Again, good luck with the repairs, hopefully it will be better than new!
10-20-2014, 11:16 AM
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Good luck!
Just looking briefly, they get AMG SCV8 and V12TT used motor prices for those LS7s. Hopefully you can get a block cheap and build up a nice setup. The bright side is you can do some upgrades during the build!
Just looking briefly, they get AMG SCV8 and V12TT used motor prices for those LS7s. Hopefully you can get a block cheap and build up a nice setup. The bright side is you can do some upgrades during the build!
Wow low miles too
Rebuild or new engine?I might call GM on that to what they say? GOOD LUCK
