Thoughts on this C6 Z06?
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7th Gear
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From: Northern Virginia
Thoughts on this C6 Z06?
In the market for a C6 Z06 and stumbled on this today: https://hotrides.com/2008-chevrolet-...-75006/7489176. Talked to the dealership and they have no actual paperwork on the parts listed (looking at the Carfax, this was bought via auction). I have a PPI scheduled, but heard hit or miss reviews on Texas Hot Rides on Google Reviews and the forums. I'm out of state, so want to get the best sense of the car as possible before making a final decision. I got a few pictures from the dealer and a video and it seems relatively clean, I can see the ramair intake and headers look to be stock as well. Would appreciate any advice ya'll have as I'm new to the Corvette world and want to make a solid purchase. Thanks!
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2 owners
Oil change interval seems like 4,000+/- miles.
Originally a California car, so if neither owner screwed up the car, it's possible to bring it back to Calif.
Don't see anywhere that documents that the "heads are fixed."
Maybe someone here can go check the car out, on your behalf.
Oil change interval seems like 4,000+/- miles.
Originally a California car, so if neither owner screwed up the car, it's possible to bring it back to Calif.
Don't see anywhere that documents that the "heads are fixed."
Maybe someone here can go check the car out, on your behalf.
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7th Gear
Joined: May 2026
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From: Northern Virginia
2 owners
Oil change interval seems like 4,000+/- miles.
Originally a California car, so if neither owner screwed up the car, it's possible to bring it back to Calif.
Don't see anywhere that documents that the "heads are fixed."
Maybe someone here can go check the car out, on your behalf.
Oil change interval seems like 4,000+/- miles.
Originally a California car, so if neither owner screwed up the car, it's possible to bring it back to Calif.
Don't see anywhere that documents that the "heads are fixed."
Maybe someone here can go check the car out, on your behalf.
The website states the following:
"****MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE:****RAM AIR SS COLD AIR INTAKE
COMP CAMS CUSTOM GRIND CAMSHAFT PACKAGE
"FIXED" CYLINDER HEAD PACKAGE (CNC PORTED)
FERREA UPGRADED VALVE GUIDES & VALVES
COMP CAMS DUAL VALVESPRINGS W/ TITANIUM RETAINERS
COMP CAMS HARDENED PUSHRODS
ARP HEAD BOLT KIT
UPGRADED CATBACK EXHAUST SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE TUNING"
but when I talked to the dealer, they just said the previous owner said these things were done - no documentation/proof.
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From: Carlsbad Ca
Right, I live in VA so emissions is important and it seems like the car has been passing California emissions up until just a few months ago.
The website states the following:
"****MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE:****RAM AIR SS COLD AIR INTAKE
COMP CAMS CUSTOM GRIND CAMSHAFT PACKAGE
"FIXED" CYLINDER HEAD PACKAGE (CNC PORTED)
FERREA UPGRADED VALVE GUIDES & VALVES
COMP CAMS DUAL VALVESPRINGS W/ TITANIUM RETAINERS
COMP CAMS HARDENED PUSHRODS
ARP HEAD BOLT KIT
UPGRADED CATBACK EXHAUST SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE TUNING"
but when I talked to the dealer, they just said the previous owner said these things were done - no documentation/proof.
The website states the following:
"****MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE:****RAM AIR SS COLD AIR INTAKE
COMP CAMS CUSTOM GRIND CAMSHAFT PACKAGE
"FIXED" CYLINDER HEAD PACKAGE (CNC PORTED)
FERREA UPGRADED VALVE GUIDES & VALVES
COMP CAMS DUAL VALVESPRINGS W/ TITANIUM RETAINERS
COMP CAMS HARDENED PUSHRODS
ARP HEAD BOLT KIT
UPGRADED CATBACK EXHAUST SYSTEM
PERFORMANCE TUNING"
but when I talked to the dealer, they just said the previous owner said these things were done - no documentation/proof.
Not sure about Va.
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It boils down to your risk level. Could they have lied? Yes. Could they have been lied to by the seller? Absolutely.
I'd call AHP and see if they can check their records and see if maybe they sold heads to that VIN? Probably won't have records tying it back and who knows if they even bought AHP heads but maybe you'll get lucky.
If not, you basically have to decide if you want to take the risk. If you can verify it does have an axle back you know at least some of it is true.
I'd call AHP and see if they can check their records and see if maybe they sold heads to that VIN? Probably won't have records tying it back and who knows if they even bought AHP heads but maybe you'll get lucky.
If not, you basically have to decide if you want to take the risk. If you can verify it does have an axle back you know at least some of it is true.
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From: Northern Virginia
It boils down to your risk level. Could they have lied? Yes. Could they have been lied to by the seller? Absolutely.
I'd call AHP and see if they can check their records and see if maybe they sold heads to that VIN? Probably won't have records tying it back and who knows if they even bought AHP heads but maybe you'll get lucky.
If not, you basically have to decide if you want to take the risk. If you can verify it does have an axle back you know at least some of it is true.
I'd call AHP and see if they can check their records and see if maybe they sold heads to that VIN? Probably won't have records tying it back and who knows if they even bought AHP heads but maybe you'll get lucky.
If not, you basically have to decide if you want to take the risk. If you can verify it does have an axle back you know at least some of it is true.
VA emissions (only required on nova) is pretty much just plugging into the obd2 and ensuring the I/M readiness monitors are ready (can pass with one not ready)
the video they sent me clearly shows the car is cammed and has some axleback.
I’ll get the ppi done tomorrow and report back.
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Shoot me an email with the vin number and if you know the full name of the person who purchased the heads from us I will run them through our system and see what comes back.
In house jobs we code by vin number and customer name. Stuff we ship out just gets coded by the name of who purchased it from me.
Email me though, not call. We are currently so slammed we stopped answering the phone all together and just work via email and sometimes Text message. But email is by far the fastest and best way to communicate with us.
HP@americanheritageperformance.com
https://americanheritageperformance.com/
In house jobs we code by vin number and customer name. Stuff we ship out just gets coded by the name of who purchased it from me.
Email me though, not call. We are currently so slammed we stopped answering the phone all together and just work via email and sometimes Text message. But email is by far the fastest and best way to communicate with us.
HP@americanheritageperformance.com
https://americanheritageperformance.com/
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7th Gear
Joined: May 2026
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From: Northern Virginia
Shoot me an email with the vin number and if you know the full name of the person who purchased the heads from us I will run them through our system and see what comes back.
In house jobs we code by vin number and customer name. Stuff we ship out just gets coded by the name of who purchased it from me.
Email me though, not call. We are currently so slammed we stopped answering the phone all together and just work via email and sometimes Text message. But email is by far the fastest and best way to communicate with us.
HP@americanheritageperformance.com
https://americanheritageperformance.com/
In house jobs we code by vin number and customer name. Stuff we ship out just gets coded by the name of who purchased it from me.
Email me though, not call. We are currently so slammed we stopped answering the phone all together and just work via email and sometimes Text message. But email is by far the fastest and best way to communicate with us.
HP@americanheritageperformance.com
https://americanheritageperformance.com/