Hydrolocked Engine Final Update
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Hydrolocked Engine Final Update
Here is a link to one of the original threads.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=hydrolocked
Well I drove out to Vette Doctors with one of my friends to pick up my car this past Friday 7/11 . I arrived early with coffee and was all pumped up to get my car back.
Carmin and Dennis were there along with a few other workers. The shop is always clean and well lit and very organized.
When I drove up I could see that my car was washed and clean. Even the wheels were treated. Carmin came out to greet me and opened up the hood. Inside was a brand new LS6! I could also see the headers and when he started it it sounded great. ( I have the Z06 exhaust ) I had them install a mild cam also.
The install included a new starter, clutch assembly, valve springs, cam ,headers, radiator support, oil and all fluids and 10 dyno runs to get it tuned ( plus more but I dont have the receipt in front of me )
The chart that he have me showed 427 RWHP. I will have it scanned and post it as soon as I can.
There was not a scratch on the car and when I got in it to drive it home it had a full tank of gas! These guys are the best.
The car drives great! Definitely a big difference from the stock LS1. This is from a guy who thought the stock car was fast enough. I know am beginning to understand why guys pump so much into their motors.
As far as the mild cam goes, the car barely lopes at a stop ( I like it ) and pulls like a freight train.
I am very happy with Vette Doctors and would recommend them to anyone who cares about their Corvette.
On another note I did decide to file a claim and my insurance company paid for a stock LS1 install. It helped to offset the costs of what I wanted installed. My nephew paid me 5,000 and i have decided to hold onto it until the day he gets married and shows me that he has matured. Then I might give it back to him and hope that he learned a lesson.
So to sum up, Vette Doctors did an awesome job and they will be seeing me again for a few 'ahem' minor upgrades.
I think I caught the fever!!!!
Bobby A
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=hydrolocked
Well I drove out to Vette Doctors with one of my friends to pick up my car this past Friday 7/11 . I arrived early with coffee and was all pumped up to get my car back.
Carmin and Dennis were there along with a few other workers. The shop is always clean and well lit and very organized.
When I drove up I could see that my car was washed and clean. Even the wheels were treated. Carmin came out to greet me and opened up the hood. Inside was a brand new LS6! I could also see the headers and when he started it it sounded great. ( I have the Z06 exhaust ) I had them install a mild cam also.
The install included a new starter, clutch assembly, valve springs, cam ,headers, radiator support, oil and all fluids and 10 dyno runs to get it tuned ( plus more but I dont have the receipt in front of me )
The chart that he have me showed 427 RWHP. I will have it scanned and post it as soon as I can.
There was not a scratch on the car and when I got in it to drive it home it had a full tank of gas! These guys are the best.
The car drives great! Definitely a big difference from the stock LS1. This is from a guy who thought the stock car was fast enough. I know am beginning to understand why guys pump so much into their motors.
As far as the mild cam goes, the car barely lopes at a stop ( I like it ) and pulls like a freight train.
I am very happy with Vette Doctors and would recommend them to anyone who cares about their Corvette.
On another note I did decide to file a claim and my insurance company paid for a stock LS1 install. It helped to offset the costs of what I wanted installed. My nephew paid me 5,000 and i have decided to hold onto it until the day he gets married and shows me that he has matured. Then I might give it back to him and hope that he learned a lesson.
So to sum up, Vette Doctors did an awesome job and they will be seeing me again for a few 'ahem' minor upgrades.
I think I caught the fever!!!!
Bobby A
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My nephew paid me 5,000 and i have decided to hold onto it until the day he gets married
Glad your car is up and running, stronger than ever.
Peace
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wow just read the entire original thread.
glad you decided to file for insurance claim. They have too much money as it is and its nice to see when they give a few $ back.
that car is going to be fun now... have a good time with it
glad you decided to file for insurance claim. They have too much money as it is and its nice to see when they give a few $ back.
that car is going to be fun now... have a good time with it
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Nice, glad to see it all worked out for the better
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Bobby, congrats and enjoy the new found power and reliablility Carmen, Dennis and Joe have provided to you, and every other customer lucky enough to go the Vette Doctors way 
I know yours was a long arduos journey, but remember, good things come to those who wait
Ed
PS -- Notice the light under my tire.....another Vette Doctors project . I drive the car every day, in traffic, in the heat, down the track etc. and it performs without a hitch every day
I know yours was a long arduos journey, but remember, good things come to those who wait
Ed
PS -- Notice the light under my tire.....another Vette Doctors project
. I drive the car every day, in traffic, in the heat, down the track etc. and it performs without a hitch every day
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Awesome ending. Glad it all worked out for you.
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Excellent choices throughout. Having professionals like VD take care of you means you don't have to worry about anything. Your car didn't just becomes omething you have to work on every weekend because of the half *** job your buddies or someone else did on the install, it's as reliable and fun to drive as the day it came from the factory, and that is worth a lot of money.
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enjoy it!!Your idea to keep the $5k from your nephew is great. We've all done stupid stuff so I hope he learned his lesson. If he did, he almost deserves the money back.
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My nephew paid me 5,000 and i have decided to hold onto it until the day he gets married and shows me that he has matured. Then I might give it back to him and hope that he learned a lesson.
So to sum up, Vette Doctors did an awesome job and they will be seeing me again for a few 'ahem' minor upgrades.
Bobby A
My nephew paid me 5,000 and i have decided to hold onto it until the day he gets married and shows me that he has matured. Then I might give it back to him and hope that he learned a lesson.
So to sum up, Vette Doctors did an awesome job and they will be seeing me again for a few 'ahem' minor upgrades.
Bobby A
Thanks for the update, Bobby.
best regards -
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