[Z06] Who built your LS7 ?
11-04-2009, 09:13 AM
#2381
Emerging Vendor
Nice photo of you & Elna & Bob!
Bob has transferred to Powertrain Engineering. Perhaps Henry Rose or Barry Dennis will relay your greetings to him, as they both are active on this thread.
The builders that have been at PBC longest are Jim Knipp, Rich McBride, Kerry Rasmussen and Charlie Giese. They were at PBC when I arrived in August 2007 and are still here. Others have transferred to PT Engineering or retired. We have been fortunate to have outstanding engine builders, then and today!
Bob has transferred to Powertrain Engineering. Perhaps Henry Rose or Barry Dennis will relay your greetings to him, as they both are active on this thread.
The builders that have been at PBC longest are Jim Knipp, Rich McBride, Kerry Rasmussen and Charlie Giese. They were at PBC when I arrived in August 2007 and are still here. Others have transferred to PT Engineering or retired. We have been fortunate to have outstanding engine builders, then and today!
We toured the plant on September 5th, 2007, so you must have been there at that time. We also met Bruce Elam that day. Steve Collins, our engine builder, had just retired. From looking at the old poster, it sounds like most of those builders have now left.
Please say hi to Barry if you do see him.
Ray
11-04-2009, 10:03 AM
#2382
Burning Brakes
Sorry the late response - must have missed your post before. Welcome to the Forum!
Yes I do still work at Wixom with the builders, although lately I've spent most of my time running cold test, or engine balance, or daily torque checks. I've been here since Aug. 2007, so I know most of the past and current builders.
A very impressive group - in talent and dedication to quality!!
11-04-2009, 10:10 AM
#2383
Racer
Don,
We toured the plant on September 5th, 2007, so you must have been there at that time. We also met Bruce Elam that day. Steve Collins, our engine builder, had just retired. From looking at the old poster, it sounds like most of those builders have now left.
Please say hi to Barry if you do see him.
Ray
We toured the plant on September 5th, 2007, so you must have been there at that time. We also met Bruce Elam that day. Steve Collins, our engine builder, had just retired. From looking at the old poster, it sounds like most of those builders have now left.
Please say hi to Barry if you do see him.
Ray
Glad to see you still own the Beast!
I've been at powertrain HQ now for 2 years. GM has some good things for the future in the works & I'm happy to still be a part of it...
Enjoy your Z!!
Barry
11-04-2009, 08:24 PM
#2384
Burning Brakes
Engine build at Wixom
Don,
We toured the plant on September 5th, 2007, so you must have been there at that time. We also met Bruce Elam that day. Steve Collins, our engine builder, had just retired. From looking at the old poster, it sounds like most of those builders have now left.
Please say hi to Barry if you do see him.
Ray
We toured the plant on September 5th, 2007, so you must have been there at that time. We also met Bruce Elam that day. Steve Collins, our engine builder, had just retired. From looking at the old poster, it sounds like most of those builders have now left.
Please say hi to Barry if you do see him.
Ray
Don't know if you've seen this, but here's a link to an LS9 engine build article that was on Jalopnik.com. I know, it's not Z06 material, but the build process is very similar. For those of you that have never been to Wixom PBC, here's a chance to indulge your curiousity.
Mike Priest is featured in the article. Yours truly is on slide 55.
http://jalopnik.com/5371569//gallery/?selectedImage=55
PS: Ray - You sure look familiar - think I remember your visit.
11-04-2009, 09:16 PM
#2385
Safety Car
I'd be very suprised if this thread was stopped. We still build LS7's, though not as many as before. The thread has been active for a long time, and is enjoyed by both Z06 owners and builders. 
My guess would be that Chuck has built more LS7's than anyone else. He did a consistently great job! He was a hard working son of a gun and a pleasure to work with.
My guess would be that Chuck has built more LS7's than anyone else. He did a consistently great job! He was a hard working son of a gun and a pleasure to work with.
He built an 06 a solid year prior to mine. Any particular reason why some build a lot more than others?
11-04-2009, 09:49 PM
#2386
Burning Brakes
Builder numbers
On an average day, each builder produces 2+ engines. On a normal year, that could equal 500 or more engines, depending on overtime, vacations, off line assignments, etc. So it's a pretty small number that show up here. It would be nice if more owners posted their engines, not sure why they don't...Seems like many dealers don't even know about Corvette Forum.
Hope you're enjoying your Z06!!
11-04-2009, 10:02 PM
#2387
Burning Brakes
Updated LS7 Summary - Posts on Corvette Forum
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Update
As of 11/04/09:
Tom Morrissey- 56 (Transferred)
Chuck Witmer- 51 (Retired)
James Knipp- 40
Greg Jones- 39 (Retired)
Linda Hooker- 36 (Retired)
Richard McBride- 35
Robert Vernier- 31 (Transferred)
Randy W. Flynn- 28 (Transferred)
Norm Baldwin- 28 (Transferred)
C. Newton- 27 (Transferred)
Rodger Schultz- 24
Carl Vargo- 24 (Retired)
Barry Dennis- 23 (Transferred)
Kerry Rasmussen- 23
Mike Priest- 23
Henry Rose- 21 (Transferred)
Steve Collins- 18 (Retired)
Jeff Monetta- 18 (Transferred)
Donald L. Henley- 18
Paul R. Sage- 16 (Transferred)
Charlie E. Giese Jr.- 16
Bruce Elam- 15 (Retired)
Sally- 15 (Retired)
Rick Dadd- 15
Darril Eastlick- 14 (Transferred)
Ed Richards- 14 (Retired)
Will Love- 14 (Retired)
John Clark- 13 (Transferred)
Jim Stepulkoski- 12 (Retired)
Dennis Carlson- 12 (Transferred)
Guy Dawson- 11 (Retired)
Bruce Ackerman- 11 (Transferred)
Dale Swenson- 10 (Transferred)
Robin Morse- 10 (Transferred)
Bruce Blomfield- 9
Bob (Robert) Trommater- 9 (Retired)
L.J. Broughton- 7 (Retired)
Ron Hein- 7
John Ketchum- 7 (Transferred)
Ed Goldberg- 7 (Retired)
Gary Andrews- 7
Tom (Thomas N.) Taylor- 7
John A. Ross- 6
Dale Simmet- 6 (Retired - R.I.P.)
Larry Woodcock- 5 (Retired)
Anthony Hoskins- 5 (Retired)
Eric Gardener- 5 (Transferred)
Chuck Dekubber- 5
Mike Armstrong- 5
Brian Borgerding- 4 (Transferred)
J.D. Dickinson- 4
Maurice Watts- 3 (Retired)
Doug Stratz- 3 (Retired)
Judy Taylor- 3 (Transferred)
Andrew Wadsworth- 3 (Retired)
R.H. Booker- 3 (Transferred)
Dave Faith- 2 (Retired)
J. Amon- 2 (Retired)
Paul Kaufeld- 1 (Transferred)
Gary Phillips- 1 (Transferred)
Forum member Total = 888 LS7’s posted
Tom Taylor was also previously listed as Thomas N. Taylor.
Bob Trommater was also previously listed as Robert Trommater.
Totals were combined to show one listing per person.
This will likely be a future issue due to varied naming on builders tags.
R.H. Booker, Paul Kaufeld, John Ketchum, Mike Klamo, and Gary Phillips have all recently transferred to GM Powertrain Engineering.
Congratulations and thanks for all you've both done at Wixom!
Update
As of 11/04/09:
Tom Morrissey- 56 (Transferred)
Chuck Witmer- 51 (Retired)
James Knipp- 40
Greg Jones- 39 (Retired)
Linda Hooker- 36 (Retired)
Richard McBride- 35
Robert Vernier- 31 (Transferred)
Randy W. Flynn- 28 (Transferred)
Norm Baldwin- 28 (Transferred)
C. Newton- 27 (Transferred)
Rodger Schultz- 24
Carl Vargo- 24 (Retired)
Barry Dennis- 23 (Transferred)
Kerry Rasmussen- 23
Mike Priest- 23
Henry Rose- 21 (Transferred)
Steve Collins- 18 (Retired)
Jeff Monetta- 18 (Transferred)
Donald L. Henley- 18
Paul R. Sage- 16 (Transferred)
Charlie E. Giese Jr.- 16
Bruce Elam- 15 (Retired)
Sally- 15 (Retired)
Rick Dadd- 15
Darril Eastlick- 14 (Transferred)
Ed Richards- 14 (Retired)
Will Love- 14 (Retired)
John Clark- 13 (Transferred)
Jim Stepulkoski- 12 (Retired)
Dennis Carlson- 12 (Transferred)
Guy Dawson- 11 (Retired)
Bruce Ackerman- 11 (Transferred)
Dale Swenson- 10 (Transferred)
Robin Morse- 10 (Transferred)
Bruce Blomfield- 9
Bob (Robert) Trommater- 9 (Retired)
L.J. Broughton- 7 (Retired)
Ron Hein- 7
John Ketchum- 7 (Transferred)
Ed Goldberg- 7 (Retired)
Gary Andrews- 7
Tom (Thomas N.) Taylor- 7
John A. Ross- 6
Dale Simmet- 6 (Retired - R.I.P.)
Larry Woodcock- 5 (Retired)
Anthony Hoskins- 5 (Retired)
Eric Gardener- 5 (Transferred)
Chuck Dekubber- 5
Mike Armstrong- 5
Brian Borgerding- 4 (Transferred)
J.D. Dickinson- 4
Maurice Watts- 3 (Retired)
Doug Stratz- 3 (Retired)
Judy Taylor- 3 (Transferred)
Andrew Wadsworth- 3 (Retired)
R.H. Booker- 3 (Transferred)
Dave Faith- 2 (Retired)
J. Amon- 2 (Retired)
Paul Kaufeld- 1 (Transferred)
Gary Phillips- 1 (Transferred)
Forum member Total = 888 LS7’s posted
Tom Taylor was also previously listed as Thomas N. Taylor.
Bob Trommater was also previously listed as Robert Trommater.
Totals were combined to show one listing per person.
This will likely be a future issue due to varied naming on builders tags.
R.H. Booker, Paul Kaufeld, John Ketchum, Mike Klamo, and Gary Phillips have all recently transferred to GM Powertrain Engineering.
Congratulations and thanks for all you've both done at Wixom!
11-10-2009, 09:24 PM
#2390
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The engine in my 2007 Z06 was built by Barry Dennis.
It was #7 off the line on Monday, Oct 9th 2006.
It purrs like a kitten until I press the loud pedal.
Thanks Barry
It was #7 off the line on Monday, Oct 9th 2006.
It purrs like a kitten until I press the loud pedal.
Thanks Barry
11-11-2009, 07:42 AM
#2391
Racer
Pull the fuse and hear it ROAR full time!!! LOL
Glad to here it's still purrin' like new. Enjoy your Z
Barry
11-16-2009, 09:40 AM
#2399
Racer
The poster program raised over $10,000 for the RMH plus, we donated a poster signed by all the builders to the forum's online auction for the St. Jude Children's Hospital and raised $1000 from the one poster!!!
Barry
11-16-2009, 09:48 AM
#2400
Racer
The "Builder's of Wixom" posters only ran for 2 years and ended when I left Wixom in 2007. At the time, no one else wanted to take on the program. Some of the present builders are going to try and start it up again. I hope that they will still involve the Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor as the donation recipient for the posters...
The poster program raised over $10,000 for the RMH plus, we donated a poster signed by all the builders to the forum's online auction for the St. Jude Children's Hospital and raised $1000 from the one poster!!!
Barry
The poster program raised over $10,000 for the RMH plus, we donated a poster signed by all the builders to the forum's online auction for the St. Jude Children's Hospital and raised $1000 from the one poster!!!
Barry
BTW anyone know how to read my tracebility #? I figured one of you guys would be good for that! 