[Z06] engine builder signature?
11-23-2007, 01:11 PM
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that I am aware of, but a huge *** signature in the middle of the block under the intake manifold?? its also done with a pink marker, Im assuming it was a red marker that has faded into a pinkish color. Tell me if its weird, ill take a photo of it 
EDIT: Orange marker thingy.
EDIT: Orange marker thingy.
I pulled my intake off(to install ported manifold) and there was no signature on the valley cover. I only had the plate on the fuel rail.
11-23-2007, 07:45 PM
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aah, nothing major, im just replacing the stock valvesprings with high-lift valvesprings, infact after taking out the old ones they were already broken from below, my car has done 45,000 KM and I was nervous driving the car down with the supercharger after hearing and seeing a lot of failures in LS7s, most of which were due to broken springs!
im also changing out the clutch and flywheel, lowering the car, installing gauges, a nice exhaust switch, fixing a few things here and there too
11-24-2007, 12:07 AM
#24
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Well Well I was wondering how long it would take before some would find this.
Some of us did sign the valley cover (under intake). We got caught by management and was told to stop but it took a while.
It would be 1 of about 5 of us that did this. 
Some even dated it. I signed my last engine that I built in September of this year. We used our orange paint stick that we use to touch point for torques. Yes please post Pictures.
Thanks Henry
Some of us did sign the valley cover (under intake). We got caught by management and was told to stop but it took a while. It would be 1 of about 5 of us that did this. Some even dated it. I signed my last engine that I built in September of this year. We used our orange paint stick that we use to touch point for torques. Yes please post Pictures. Thanks Henry
How far back did you and the other builders start signing the valley cover? My car was built on Jan 13, 2006. Steve Collins built my engine on Jan 3, 2006(Hopefully he wasn't hung over from the New Years party
) Actually, this engine is one solid strong running SOB. Is it possible that my was signed by Steve?By the way, that was a very cool idea for you guys to do that
Ayousef, Thanks for bringing this to our attention
It is hard to believe it took 3 years of production before hearing about this.Tom
Last edited by Z Fast; 11-24-2007 at 12:58 AM. Reason: Added engine build date
11-24-2007, 12:08 PM
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Henry,
How far back did you and the other builders start signing the valley cover? My car was built on Jan 13, 2006. Steve Collins built my engine on Jan 3, 2006(Hopefully he wasn't hung over from the New Years party ) Actually, this engine is one solid strong running SOB. Is it possible that my was signed by Steve?
By the way, that was a very cool idea for you guys to do that
Ayousef, Thanks for bringing this to our attention It is hard to believe it took 3 years of production before hearing about this.
Tom
How far back did you and the other builders start signing the valley cover? My car was built on Jan 13, 2006. Steve Collins built my engine on Jan 3, 2006(Hopefully he wasn't hung over from the New Years party
) Actually, this engine is one solid strong running SOB. Is it possible that my was signed by Steve?By the way, that was a very cool idea for you guys to do that
Ayousef, Thanks for bringing this to our attention
It is hard to believe it took 3 years of production before hearing about this.Tom
management has no since of humor. I’m not so sure that the guys that are still there will get a taking to if they find out. Oh well it will be worth it. Total there me be 100 engines that has this done.. If any one out there has my last one I have a free poster that I will send to you. The cover will say "My Last LS7" on it. good luck to all.Thanks Henry
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11-24-2007, 06:29 PM
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Well Well I was wondering how long it would take before some would find this. Some of us did sign the valley cover (under intake). We got caught by management and was told to stop but it took a while. It would be 1 of about 5 of us that did this. Some even dated it. I signed my last engine that I built in September of this year. We used our orange paint stick that we use to touch point for torques. Yes please post Pictures.
Thanks Henry
Some of us did sign the valley cover (under intake). We got caught by management and was told to stop but it took a while. It would be 1 of about 5 of us that did this. Some even dated it. I signed my last engine that I built in September of this year. We used our orange paint stick that we use to touch point for torques. Yes please post Pictures. Thanks Henry
11-24-2007, 07:35 PM
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Thanks Henry
11-26-2007, 05:19 PM
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My last engine built and the one that I signed is 322421703 if some can show me the tag I have a Free poster for you. I started that engine on Aug 30th and finished it on the 31st.
Good luck Henry
Thanks for your help Larry and Jim
Good luck Henry
Thanks for your help Larry and Jim
11-26-2007, 07:11 PM
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11-26-2007, 07:14 PM
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How about someone at Bowling Green finding out which car (VIN) it went in?
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There is also a little plaque with the builders name on the motor. I personally know this builder "James knipp" message me if u have any questions about your builder. I also have a few of the engine plaques with James knipp on them
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Pretty good stuff... Sounds like something I would do. If in fact I were an engine builder at GM...
