Picking up a 2013 60th anniversary 427 vert. Need advice
 

I been a member here for many years .Sold my c5 a year ago and now I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2013 60th anniversary convertible . Is there any advice u guys can give me on what to look for as far as things that go bad on these? Any advice helps .About to seal the deal tomorrow .
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I'm sure you're aware of the head issue, other than that, just have the dealer remove the sticker on the rear bumper... Beautiful car!!

Heads is of course the main thing, have they been done? Radios are weak and will likely need to be replaced but there are some great aftermarket options. Others will have comments soon I'm sure.

It has 19000 miles. Nothing reported in carfax .getting the 3yr 36000 mile warranty. I didn't know of the head issue .I had my c5 ls1 for 18yrs so I'm not familiar with this 427 motor. Keep the comments coming .I appreciate it .I'm not locked in yet on this. Have until morning to decide

3 owners .last owner traded it in for a Ford f150 .The 3 owner thing bothered me. That's what made me post this for advice

Is it safe to say with 19k miles and no Carfax reported warranty repair that the head clearance issue is good on this one?

Nothing inherently wrong with 3 owners.
Uh, 19K miles and Carfax has nothing to do with head issue. You are NOT clear. Its not a clearance issue but a valve/seat concentricity issue. Bought my Z06 a year ago and had the heads fixed this fall at 21K miles. There were valves out of service limits. Might have gone another 80K miles or another 5K miles. Never know. You want to search for LS7 threads on heads.
Here's one
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I'm looking at the same car...and have the same concerns....))

All LS7 427's are susceptible to the valve guide issue, no exceptions. My 2011 Z06/Z07 had bad guides at 3,000 miles. Having 19,000 miles on the engine could also mean you are that closer to a failure. If I were to purchase any C6 Z06 or 427 I would plan on having the heads done in the purchase of the car, unless you have documentation of the repair being done already. There is one other issue with the 2013 427's, and that is the rod bearings, however it typically appears at about 3-4K miles, if the one you are looking at has not had the issue by now (19K miles) then it is probably OK.

The 13s also had the problem with the "new" lead free rod and main bearings and were susceptible to bottom end problems. Should you buy it I would take an oil sample and send it to Blackstone for analysis. With your 3/36 warranty you would be covered should problems arise.

I sure wish I can do that oil analysis however I'm in NJ and it's in TX. They could take any oil from anywhere and easily fool me. I haven't been in this forum for quite a few years and my old LS1 was so much simpler. Even the controls in this forum changed so forgive my ignorance. Do you guys think searching for an independent mechanic in that area to get him to go there and do a full check up a good idea? I already messaged both previous owners so I'm waiting for their reply .I also have a forum member doing me the awesome favor of running the vin VIN any warranty repairs. I would like to do the most I can before pulling the trigger .and last but not least if all else fails and I do lock it down that the warranty they are giving me covers this head valve issue

I always liked the 427 Verts as they came with all the goodies (B92 carbon fiber hood with 427 badges and F55 magnetic ride control,) for a better price than you could outfit it all on a Z06 coupe, but ultimately, I'm just not a convertible guy. Actually, if I room for another, I'd love to park a 427 Vert next to my Z06!

Actually, and I was confused on this until recently as well, the new lead-free, red, polymer coated bi-metal engine bearings came out in 2012. (Replaced the tri-metal, steel/bronze/lead bearings for EU export.) Hib's LS7 article specifically talks about this and I apparently just missed it all these years.

Good thing is these are same bearing material that GM continues to use on the LT1 and LT4 , (which is the same as the L86 and probably the L83 in the trucks, as well,) and so there is nothing inheriently wrong with these bearings. Apprently there was another issue with the handful of 2013 427 Verts that caused premature failure; (Ti rods?), but those usually happened early in the life if anything was going to happen.


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Excellent, a GMVIS will tell the story of this car while under B2B.
Most 'major' issues occur w/in warranty period, w/ Carfax is a fairly good picture of car's health.

Read 'exclusion list' for the policy, that'll state what is/isn't covered in B&W.
Remember it's not a 'warranty' it's a service agreement, and there's a difference.
Almost always SAs cover 'drivetrain' (engine/trans) IS covered; providing, LS7's bone stock.

Not to sandbag the sale, and I am really on the fence about this kind of thread, since the forum should exist to support owners and first. But Landru is right. They can screw you 6 ways from Sunday on that.
If you want an absolute guarantee, I hate to say it, but Uber has an app you can download to your phone, and somebody will come get you and take you at the speed limit to your destination, safely. And there is always the city bus.

unfortunately i can't help you with advice, like you i'm looking for a 427. My only advice is go get that thing it look gorgeous!!