New guy here
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...e41b8a0e18.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...2a2fffe6cf.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...b398b48c56.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...f76687f397.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...e9fdcc93b6.jpg After almost a year of looking at a lot of cars, I finally found the one! 2009 Z06 3LZ. Chassis has 36k miles. The previous owner neglected to have the heads done and, At 34000 miles it dropped a valve and destroyed the motor. So he took it to our local Chevrolet dealership and had a new LS7 crate motor installed, Along with a small cam and new clutch. I put it up in the air at my shop the other day and was surprised to find that It has a Billy boat quad fusion axle back on it as well. Prior to me purchasing it Premiere performance put it on the dyno and tuned it, And went over the whole car to make sure that there was no unaddressed issues. I could not be happier with my purchase and am excited to be a part of the Community! Here are a couple pictures of it. |
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Originally Posted by jimijam
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Pretty
It's been raining the last few days so I havent been driving it, and I curse mother nature each day that I look at the weather and see rain forecasted. |
Nice car, love the color!
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Very nice welcome aboard and best of luck!
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Very nice congrats
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Originally Posted by Slw97
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Thank you! I still walk outside in the mornings and cant believe that I actually own it.
It's been raining the last few days so I havent been driving it, and I curse mother nature each day that I look at the weather and see rain forecasted. |
Great looking Z, congrats and don't forget to wave.....:cheers:
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Beautiful car!!! Congratulations and enjoy your new ride!!!
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Welcome and congratulations. Enjoy the ride!
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:cheers:Enjoy your new ride!
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Congrats and welcome!! :thumbs:
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Originally Posted by Slw97
(Post 1599093962)
Thank you! I still walk outside in the mornings and cant believe that I actually own it.
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Originally Posted by HobbesTiger
(Post 1599094966)
Beautiful Z. Congrats! I know exactly how you feel. I've had mine since last November and I still sometimes can't believe there's one in the garage in the morning when I flip the light on.
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A real beauty, nice find.
Looks pristine, 3LZ no less and w/ a brand new LS7 crate motor. What kind of $? :confused: Couple things to know. Because a LS7 is 'new' does not mean it can't develop a head issue, sometimes quite fast mileage-wise. Many are adamant 'stock' LS7 heads weren't engineered properly from the start. It's claimed valve geometry's off enough the angle causes stem friction in guide, premature guide wear. Poorly wearing guide(s) don't hold valve stem firmly resulting w/ heat build-up. Eventual valve stem fails/breaks, valve is ingested. Game over. Ask original owner, he undoubtedly learned quite a bit re this matter, albeit too late. Many owners cut to the quick, have heads rebuilt by any # of reputable shops, a few are supporting vendors & 'know' LS7 like few others. Be thinking about this, it's a 'proactive' kind of issue since there's never a warning. Just a large bill. 3LZ. Check leather around windshield for delamination. Only gripe I've ever heard re 3LZ. Fill out profile, comes in handy down the line if seeking input. Checkout C6 Z06/ZR1 forum, also: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1-and-z06-136/ Loads of great information available for LS7 and for ZR1 people LS9. :cheers: |
Welcome, and nice ride :cool:
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Welcome & congratulations :cheers:
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Originally Posted by Landru
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A real beauty, nice find.
Looks pristine, 3LZ no less and w/ a brand new LS7 crate motor. What kind of $? :confused: Couple things to know. Because a LS7 is 'new' does not mean it can't develop a head issue, sometimes quite fast mileage-wise. Many are adamant 'stock' LS7 heads weren't engineered properly from the start. It's claimed valve geometry's off enough the angle causes stem friction in guide, premature guide wear. Poorly wearing guide(s) don't hold valve stem firmly resulting w/ heat build-up. Eventual valve stem fails/breaks, valve is ingested. Game over. Ask original owner, he undoubtedly learned quite a bit re this matter, albeit too late. Many owners cut to the quick, have heads rebuilt by any # of reputable shops, a few are supporting vendors & 'know' LS7 like few others. Be thinking about this, it's a 'proactive' kind of issue since there's never a warning. Just a large bill. 3LZ. Check leather around windshield for delamination. Only gripe I've ever heard re 3LZ. Fill out profile, comes in handy down the line if seeking input. Checkout C6 Z06/ZR1 forum, also: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...1-and-z06-136/ Loads of great information available for LS7 and for ZR1 people LS9. :cheers: I paid 33k for the car Invoice from GM for the ls7 shows $11k (I have a stack of receipts for all the work that was done & parts that were purchased) And thank you for all of the info. I really appreciate it. |
Beautiful car!!! Did the dealer do all the work? If so, first time I ever heard of a dealer putting a non-stock cam in a new motor...
Bet that thing pins your butt into the seat, huh? |
Originally Posted by buckmeister2
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Beautiful car!!! Did the dealer do all the work? If so, first time I ever heard of a dealer putting a non-stock cam in a new motor...
Bet that thing pins your butt into the seat, huh? |
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