Performance center engine plaque
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Engine builders plaque
After changing my fuel rail covers I discovered mine. I removed it so I could place it a place where you could see it. I have a 2019 GS. I never knew that existed. I think its kinda cool though!!
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My 2017 GS A8 manufactured in late 2016 doesn't have one. Kind of glad it doesn't as then I'd have to decide whether leave it concealed as is or relocate it to a more visible area.
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Interestingly, some of the Camaro guys have these motors as well --> https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=579544
I'm looking through the photos I have of my two 1LE's I had (SS and ZL1) to see if I can find a plaque!
I'm looking through the photos I have of my two 1LE's I had (SS and ZL1) to see if I can find a plaque!
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If you lift your driver's side fuel rail cover off that has 'Corvette' printed on it in red (you just pull up on it, as just held on via clips on a pin) you will either see a name plate or not.
My 2017 GS A8 manufactured in late 2016 doesn't have one. Kind of glad it doesn't as then I'd have to decide whether leave it concealed as is or relocate it to a more visible area.
My 2017 GS A8 manufactured in late 2016 doesn't have one. Kind of glad it doesn't as then I'd have to decide whether leave it concealed as is or relocate it to a more visible area.
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2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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Performance Build Center engine plaque
Here is my plaque on my 19 GS M7. Andrea Carothers took pride in building my engine! Andrea and Latrice might be related.
I really like this and it makes my car a little more special.
Good find!
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Don't know about that as it will take a LONG TIME before any C7 will be considered a collector's item. And C8's aren't collectors items just a little hard to get at present which will not be the case for long after Bowling Green starts cranking them out by the thousands.
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Don't know about that as it will take a LONG TIME before any C7 will be considered a collector's item. And C8's aren't collectors items just a little hard to get at present which will not be the case for long after Bowling Green starts cranking them out by the thousands.
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That in itself paints a good picture of the manual trans demise.
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No doubt, there are some fans of the M7 (including myself) however it's a relatively small number. That's one of the main reasons GM stopped offering a manual. Keep in mind that only 18% of the american driving public can even operate a manual trans.
That in itself tells the story of the manual trans demise.
That in itself tells the story of the manual trans demise.
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Ironically, I'm now glad I went with the A8 as it shifts like lightening. Besides my daily driver is a manual which I enjoy. My three daughters all had to be able to drive a manual before I'd let them buy their first vehicles. 2 of the 3, chose manuals.
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Same here, and why I ordered my 2019 M7 just a couple of days before they cut off orders. I checked my engine bay and could not find the plaque in the location mentioned by others...or anywhere actually.
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The majority of new purchases of not just Vettes, but everything, has been majority auto for a long time.
Show me one car that is 10+ years old and the auto goes for a premium.
The manual is ALWAYS more desirable years down the line, especially if it is the last of its breed. I don't think that is gonna change.
Clearly the C7 isn't to that point yet; there might be a minor factor of the C8 being auto only, but I think the pricing we are seeing today is a very temporary thing just due to the shortage of C8s in general, and if you want to flip your '19 for a profit you better do it quick. (Not gonna lie, I'm thinking about it... but it is just such a great car)
Show me one car that is 10+ years old and the auto goes for a premium.
The manual is ALWAYS more desirable years down the line, especially if it is the last of its breed. I don't think that is gonna change.
Clearly the C7 isn't to that point yet; there might be a minor factor of the C8 being auto only, but I think the pricing we are seeing today is a very temporary thing just due to the shortage of C8s in general, and if you want to flip your '19 for a profit you better do it quick. (Not gonna lie, I'm thinking about it... but it is just such a great car)