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C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06General info about GM’s Corvette Supercar, LS9 Corvette Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Suspension Setup for Street or Track
I have a 2013 #83 and John Priest built mine also.
I'm sure you mean Mike Priest. My guess is he has built the most by far. And in fact he is still producing hand built high performance Corvette engines in Bowling Green. Here's to Mike!
Mike Priest- 44 (PBC BG)
Ron Hein- 34 (Transferred)
Bruce Blomfield – 29 (Retired)
Rick Dadd- 27 (Retired)
J.D. Dickinson- 19 (Retired)
Mike Armstrong- 16 (Retired)
Richard McBride- 16 (Transferred)
John A. Ross- 14 (Retired)
Don Henley - 10 (Transferred)
James Knipp- 9 (Transferred)
Thomas N Taylor - 9 (Retired)
Gary Andrews- 8 (Transferred)
Rodger Schultz- 6 (Retired)
John Ketchum- 6 (Transferred)
Chas. Giese Jr. – 3 (Retired)
Ronald Lucas – 2 (Transferred)
R H Booker - 1 (Transferred)
Darius Henry - 1 (Transferred)
Mike Klamo - 1 (Transferred)
Ron Lucas – 1 (Transferred)
Byron Marshall – 1 (Transferred)
Chris Mason - 1 (Transferred)
Gary Phillips- 1 (Transferred)
Dale Simmet – 1 (Retired)
Pat Tejkl -1 (Retired)
Mike Johnson - 1 (Guest Builder)
Jordan Lee – 1 (Guest Builder)
Ken Wright – 1 (Guest Builder)
Forum member total = 218 + 45 = 263 LS9’s posted.
Hello Corvette ZR1 Nation!
About time for an update of the LS9's posted. Sorry about the delay I got pulled over for speeding.
This is great, but you mean if I was to buy a new Z06, and sign up for the new engine build experience, then the famous Mike could instruct me?
Hi Mike J!
I'm pretty sure you could have Mr. Priest work with you on your next build if you make that request. I'd be glad to give Mike a call and let him know you are on the way!
So would this be a stable mate for Carly?
Glad you've still got the bug!
I'm pretty sure you could have Mr. Priest work with you on your next build if you make that request. I'd be glad to give Mike a call and let him know you are on the way!
So would this be a stable mate for Carly?
Glad you've still got the bug!
Yes, it would be a friend for Carly to play with. Still thinking about it, Ill let you know, maybe I should wait for 2018 model, and maybe another ZR1?
Yes, it would be a friend for Carly to play with. Still thinking about it, Ill let you know, maybe I should wait for 2018 model, and maybe another ZR1?
The Z06 is a fun companion for the ZR and who really knows when the elusive ZR will materialize in a showroom near any of us
Hi ya Don, good to see you are still hanging out here
Just turned 30k miles. I am the 2nd owner, as far as I know.
What a beast of a motor! I only thought I knew what fast was, until I piloted a ZR1 for the 1st time.
Last edited by Grapejuice1998; 03-27-2017 at 03:09 PM.
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Dale Simmet was an engine builder at Wixom PBC. He was a great guy to work with and took a lot of pride in his work.
Tragically, he died not long after he retired and not long after he bought his dream car, a new Corvette.
His daughter is now looking for a Corvette with an engine built by her dad, Dale Simmet. Which means it would have to be a C6 Z06, ZR1 or GS with a dry sump engine. So if by chance you have a Dale Simmet engine in your Corvette, or know of someone who does, and is considering a sale, please let me know.
This request comes to me via Gary Andrews, another former engine builder at Wixom and friend of the Simmet family. Thank you for giving this matter your attention.
01-16-2017, 11:58 AM
Updated LS9 Summary - Posts on Corvette Forum
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