RIP Z06 engine :(

20Zo604 · 2008-08-09 04:17:15

Good luck with the repair :thumbs: Chuck

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Aug 9, 2008 | 12:37 PM

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csexton

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Good luck with the repair

Chuck

Aug 9, 2008 | 12:40 PM

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BigSexy181971

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Originally Posted by TioSterling

ouch sorry bout the bad luck... yeah ins should cover that then you can put more money in for a diff motor.

I agree, check with insurance and see if your covered and then build a motor to suit your needs.

Sorry for the down time though that you now have. Hope you get her up and going soon. Good luck with insurance.

Aug 9, 2008 | 12:59 PM

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zonsolo

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Man that sucks, I have to ask, what intake did you have?

Aug 9, 2008 | 01:04 PM

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BOTYNV1

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19

It can happen, Sorry. Time to upgrade the folks here have posted some good linkage.

Aug 9, 2008 | 01:07 PM

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Man that sucks, I have to ask, what intake did you have?

vararam

Aug 9, 2008 | 01:12 PM

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BOTYNV1

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vararam

not for river crossings

Aug 9, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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9secondflat

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that is alot of bang for the buck, even if you add oliver rods, lunati crank, arp, intake blah, blah.....it is just at 11k...

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Originally Posted by 20Zo604

my current heads cam setup is from texas speed. im really considering this engine package...
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...d=824&catid=85

Aug 9, 2008 | 02:46 PM

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[QUOTE=20Zo604;1566647408]Aparently driving the Z06 through what looked like a few inches of moving water, turned out to be me attempting to cross the goddamn Mississipi.

Ha ha just kiddin but did someone say that insurance covers this? can someone explain?

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Aug 9, 2008 | 05:06 PM

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kww

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As Chicago1 stated-check with your insurance company. A guy in our club did the same thing with his Z and the insurance company paid for it. Of course he took off the forced air intake first and put back the stock set up. Worth a call.

Aug 9, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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My Z has 85K on her... wonder where I can find me one of those puddles

Congrats on the new motor.

I was thinking the same thing....

Aug 9, 2008 | 06:03 PM

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Jacks02

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Yep, a good excuse to bolt in a new crate 427 and enjoy!

Aug 9, 2008 | 07:55 PM

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4 KRUSIN

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vararam

Ouch! I was thinking of one of these, and just about bought one from another forum member. The risk of water entering the intake is the only thing that held me back. Strike that mod off my list.

Good luck with your repair. 427 gets my vote.

Dave

Aug 9, 2008 | 07:57 PM

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[QUOTE=CANYON_RUNNER;1566651996]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20Zo604

Aparently driving the Z06 through what looked like a few inches of moving water, turned out to be me attempting to cross the goddamn Mississipi.

Ha ha just kiddin but did someone say that insurance covers this? can someone explain?

flood damage is covered under my comprehensive coverage. luckly no water got in the car so just the motor got hurt.

Aug 9, 2008 | 08:51 PM

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veni vidi vert

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What additional parts are needed to make a crate LS3 work in a C5. I'm not sure how complete a crate engine is.

I know there's something about a reductor wheel, but how about misc parts?

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Aug 10, 2008 | 02:55 AM

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rustyguns

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i had a buddy spin out on the freeway in the rain, hit a guard rail. he threw a rod a week later and added it to the original claim.. got a new engine and new body work

Aug 11, 2008 | 08:32 PM

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What additional parts are needed to make a crate LS3 work in a C5. I'm not sure how complete a crate engine is.

I know there's something about a reductor wheel, but how about misc parts?

im not sure either. ill find out from whatever vendor i decide to order it from. so far the LS3 stroker 418 is getting my vote. although the LS7 would be sweet also im just not sure it will be affordable.

Aug 11, 2008 | 08:56 PM

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Mike94ZLT1

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I did that in a 2003 Silverado... snapped 2 connecting rods clean in half. DAMN THING STILL RAN! Those 5.3's are tough little SOB's.

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No, don't... I have one and regret it. I really wish I paid the extra $500 and went for the 402, you have so many more options for heads with a 4.00" bore.

Aug 11, 2008 | 08:57 PM

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bgreen83

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haha crossing the mississippi,

part had me rolling. Good luck with your replacement

Aug 11, 2008 | 11:45 PM

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Xavier Blade

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I recently drove downtown after it had rained and sucked in some water. I snapped a connecting rod. Insurance paid me 9700 before deductible. I bought an ls6 crate longblock from crateenginedepot.com for 3580 shipped. I still had money left over to do a fast intake,ls2 TB, Headers, new seat covers and foam, and LG street headers. First things first, figure out your budget and go as big as you think you need. An ls6 is plenty power for my daily driver. That is my $.02