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MTPZ06

AHP package #4 heads...and there's a DIY thread on here to help you R&R the heads yourself.

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CDNZ

^^This x2

Sleazy Rider

i used this thread as i was also changing the cam, but it shows in detail how to pull the heads.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...full-pics.html

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Javvy

AHP will send you a core set of heads done to your spec and you can send yours back when your done, win win.

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73DBG

MTPZ06

That $1398 is factoring in you returning your heads as cores. I think their core charge is ~$1000 if you don't return yours. That's how they're able to have sets ready to go for people such as yourself and minimize everyone's downtime.

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Undy

Is your warranty an aftermarket one? I'm assuming it is. I'd verify that the AHP head replacement option wouldn't interfere with it, just to be safe. Sometimes these warranty companies look for any excuse to void the contract. The risk is probably low but worth asking about.

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itomh

Since you are just addressing head issue and not adding additional mods, why would you even consult your warranty company? When you consult them they would probably just put the comments in their files and deny any future claims looking for any reason to not cover you in the future. I, like you, had the option to by such a warranty, but decided to put my cash in the actual head fix. I'm in the Midwest, I don't drive my Z06 in the rain and winter, late Nov to mid March she is parked in the garage. Consider calculating actual time driven for two years, if not a daily driver, your money is better spent on head fix, especially if you feel you have purchased a solid car.

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itomh

Not sure if I would consider it an upgrade, 5 ponies with basic fix from AHP. Option 2 leaves with the possibility of blowing your motor, stranded, pissed off and the down time it will take to fight it out with warranty company and repairs. I drove mine for about two weeks with 23K on the ODO before I couldn't take it anymore, it always seemed to be in the back of my mind as there will be no warning when it happens, it almost took the fun out of driving it. I think a lot here on the forum can at least agree with that statement.

itomh

Anyway, congrats on your new purchase. These are fun cars to drive

bjmsam

Option 1 fails to address other problems covered by option 2 (most merely annoying, such as fuel level sensor, but others potentially catastrophic, such as soft cam), while option 2 may expire before the problem addressed by option 1 is encountered.

Formula8

I think I have the same warranty. I lost a lifter and bent a push rod in the first month of ownership. I took it to the dealer to have it repaired, paid my $100 deductible and Fidelity picked up the $2,600 balance so it more than paid for itself in less than a month. It really was not a whole lot of hassle on my end. I was a bit PO'd that the dealer put the heads back on without checking the valve guides, changing the oil etc before I could intervene but, I got the car back and it runs fine.. Nice thing is there is a lot of expensive parts and diagnosis on these cars such as the trans etc that makes keeping the warranty worthwhile.

I have discussed having my heads redone with them as the guides are shot but could not get the either Fidelity or any shop other than AHP to work with me. Fidelity pretty much recommend driving it to failure and if they had to replace the engine, so be it. I decided that I will just bite the bullet, pull the heads, get the guides done and keep the warranty in case anything catastrophic happens.