Anyone Build Your Own Z06 Engine?
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Anyone Build Your Own Z06 Engine?
I notice today as a result of receiving an e-mail from GM promoting the Z06 that they now offer the option to build your own Z06 engine in Bowling Green. I wasn't aware of this.
Anyone done this? Be interesting to take them up on this just to get a feel as to just how involved the owner would be. Think I would rather leave it to the professionals.
Any thoughts? What's next, paint your own?
CORVETTE ENGINE BUILD EXPERIENCE
$5,000
Anyone done this? Be interesting to take them up on this just to get a feel as to just how involved the owner would be. Think I would rather leave it to the professionals.
Any thoughts? What's next, paint your own?
CORVETTE ENGINE BUILD EXPERIENCE
$5,000
- Hand build your engine at the GM Performance Build Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky, under the supervision and support of skilled technicians
- A personalized nameplate will be added to your engine once completed
- Requires a sold order
- Customer will be contacted by a concierge from the National Corvette Museum to facilitate scheduling and logistics1
- Limited availability
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06-24-2018, 11:55 AM
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I built my engine last April 25th. It took me 9 1/2 hours. The Corvette Museum provided a guide who was also a photographer. The took over 700 photos of the build. Then over the next 3 days I walked along with the car and my guide as the Z06 was assembled. I posted many photos and wrote quite abit on the experience. Search my name mjdart and engine build to find it.
Meeting Kai Spande the Corvette Plant Manager in my private room
Sarah a regular PBC engine builder
Installing camshaft
Almost ready to touch down
Finally got my name in lights
Meeting Kai Spande the Corvette Plant Manager in my private room
Sarah a regular PBC engine builder
Installing camshaft
Almost ready to touch down
Finally got my name in lights
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$5,000?
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Yep, a bit pricey
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My son and I took the plant tour just over a year ago. Our guide told us that a tour bus came and parked in the parking lot. It turned out to be Brad Paisley to come build his Z06 motor.
On our tour we did see a guy building his motor behind the glass wall. The tech stands next to you and tell you what to do. I dont believe you can make a mistake. All parts were on a tray for that build. 5k is a lot but when will you get to do that again.
On our tour we did see a guy building his motor behind the glass wall. The tech stands next to you and tell you what to do. I dont believe you can make a mistake. All parts were on a tray for that build. 5k is a lot but when will you get to do that again.
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It is critical that you wear a fresh laundered dress shirt and dress slacks while building your engine. Clean, clean, clean is important.
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I assume this program just started for the 2019 model year. Got to hand it to the folks at Bowling green, they don't miss many opportunities to make a buck.
I understand building your own engine voids the engine's warranty.
Just kidding
I understand building your own engine voids the engine's warranty.
Just kidding
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Not sure about C6's
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"In honor of jpee"
It was around in C6, too. Believe it was stopped when the plant expansion began and also during generation changeovers. Just recalling the original build wasn't done at the plant since the program began in MI.
Here's the description: https://www.torquenews.com/106/gm-cl...e-program-ends
As said above by another, when will or where else will you get to do that for a new, in-car engine? It is costly though, no question.
Here's the description: https://www.torquenews.com/106/gm-cl...e-program-ends
As said above by another, when will or where else will you get to do that for a new, in-car engine? It is costly though, no question.
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specifically set up for the task. Maybe one build per shift? I expect owner participation will add quite a bit of time to the process considering the tech has to
take the time to explain everything. This will add costs to the engine build, however obviously no where cost to $5000.
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5k I mean really for what, to say you assisted in the assembly to call it a lifetime experience, no thanks.
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I hope it's ok to post link to another forum, check this thread out, lot of details someone provided about the engine build option...not sure if he is a member here as well.
https://www.stingrayforums.com/forum...yers-tour.html
https://www.stingrayforums.com/forum...yers-tour.html
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Are you guys really that surprised? This engine build opportunity has been going on for a while now.....
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I built my engine last April 25th. It took me 9 1/2 hours. The Corvette Museum provided a guide who was also a photographer. The took over 700 photos of the build. Then over the next 3 days I walked along with the car and my guide as the Z06 was assembled. I posted many photos and wrote quite abit on the experience. Search my name mjdart and engine build to find it.
Meeting Kai Spande the Corvette Plant Manager in my private room
Sarah a regular PBC engine builder
Installing camshaft
Almost ready to touch down
Finally got my name in lights
Meeting Kai Spande the Corvette Plant Manager in my private room
Sarah a regular PBC engine builder
Installing camshaft
Almost ready to touch down
Finally got my name in lights
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Mike, that's the way to go, thanks for sharing!