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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 12:41 AM
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Just picked up an 02 Coupe with 59k its all stock and running great. I check the VIN and it was built in Feb 2002, which puts it in the danger zone. I was thinking of swapping to ls6 springs since they are so cheap. Anyone know what the general labor rate runs? Should I swap rocker arms while I'm in there? Any good Vette mechanics in the Pittsburgh area?
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 01:14 AM
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When I bought my 2002 Z06 three years ago I decided to change the valve springs for peace of mind. I called the local dealership and was quoted $1,100. I told them I was not looking for gold plated valve springs.
I found a great Corvette mechanic who changed the springs, the valve seals, the gaskets, spark plugs and wires. Total: $400.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by laurent_zo6
When I bought my 2002 Z06 three years ago I decided to change the valve springs for peace of mind. I called the local dealership and was quoted $1,100. I told them I was not looking for gold plated valve springs.
I found a great Corvette mechanic who changed the springs, the valve seals, the gaskets, spark plugs and wires. Total: $400.
He must have been charging you the Corvette owners price lol
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The coupe/LS1 engine is not in the "danger zone".
The Z06/LS6 is. They have a higher lift cam, 243 heads.
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Awesome you just saved me enough to put me over the top for a Corsa Extreme exhaust. Lol
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Originally Posted by pghjeeper
He must have been charging you the Corvette owners price lol
You can always find a hack mechanic who will not charge you much. You pay later.
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