[Z06] New owner and...scared
12-21-2013, 08:39 PM
#61
Team Owner
He does go by WCCH for the Corvette Challenge
DH
02-03-2014, 07:32 PM
#62
Advanced
Bump.
These valve issues have me hating my Z. I've only had it a month and I'm just scared to take it out and run it hard. It makes a faint shuffling sound and whistles slightly.
How is this okay for a 70k sports car? I just don't get it. Maybe I'll sell it and get a Cayman. What's sad is I've wanted this car for over 5 years and now that I have it I can't enjoy it
These valve issues have me hating my Z. I've only had it a month and I'm just scared to take it out and run it hard. It makes a faint shuffling sound and whistles slightly.
How is this okay for a 70k sports car? I just don't get it. Maybe I'll sell it and get a Cayman. What's sad is I've wanted this car for over 5 years and now that I have it I can't enjoy it
02-03-2014, 07:41 PM
#63
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I spent about $2500 to get my heads "fixed" for the first time at 83,000 miles and have never looked back. I enjoy the car 100% more now. There is no such thing as a "cheap c6z" so whats a couple grand for piece of mind if you need it?
02-03-2014, 08:00 PM
#64
Le Mans Master
I'm not trying to make valve drama. 
I'm a new owner of a '08 Z06.
I read a lot on this forum about valve problems and really scared now.
After driving it for a while , Got in love with this car. But I'm nervous about the valve issue !! I really dont want to end with a blown engine !! That would make me so desperate !! lol
It's a weekend car, and few 1/4 runs during the year.
How can I prevent or avoid the valve problem ? Some say just don't red line it , and shift at 6500rpm.
What options I have ?
Does replacing heads with all internals fix the problem ?
I don't mind paying up to $2000. Lot better than paying for a LS7 engine !!
I'm a new owner of a '08 Z06.
I read a lot on this forum about valve problems and really scared now.
After driving it for a while , Got in love with this car. But I'm nervous about the valve issue !! I really dont want to end with a blown engine !! That would make me so desperate !! lol
It's a weekend car, and few 1/4 runs during the year.
How can I prevent or avoid the valve problem ? Some say just don't red line it , and shift at 6500rpm.
What options I have ?
Does replacing heads with all internals fix the problem ?
I don't mind paying up to $2000. Lot better than paying for a LS7 engine !!
Last edited by QUAKEJAKE; 02-03-2014 at 09:11 PM.
02-03-2014, 08:37 PM
#66
Burning Brakes
Bump.
These valve issues have me hating my Z. I've only had it a month and I'm just scared to take it out and run it hard. It makes a faint shuffling sound and whistles slightly.
How is this okay for a 70k sports car? I just don't get it. Maybe I'll sell it and get a Cayman. What's sad is I've wanted this car for over 5 years and now that I have it I can't enjoy it
These valve issues have me hating my Z. I've only had it a month and I'm just scared to take it out and run it hard. It makes a faint shuffling sound and whistles slightly.
How is this okay for a 70k sports car? I just don't get it. Maybe I'll sell it and get a Cayman. What's sad is I've wanted this car for over 5 years and now that I have it I can't enjoy it