[Z06] What is my Z worth with blown engine?
08-02-2012, 12:58 PM
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It just crapped out this past weekend?
I saw one of your earlier posts from just a few days ago:
You had this work done and it still crapped out?
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08-02-2012, 01:14 PM
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Yeah, but I'm not one of those guys that are blaming the LS7. I'll admit, I was nervous so I had the headwork done. Which now looks like a waste of money lol. I ended up and spun a bearing and destroyed the bottom end. No signs of drop in oil pressure, but what's done is done. I purchased the car as a multiple owner. No mods were done, but there was evidence that it had been driven hard. I knew that going in and I accepted it. It was at the price that I needed it for my budget. Looking back, I was way too impatient for a purchase this significant. If I would've waited, saved a little more money, and done more research, I'm confident I'd still be driving a hell of a car. There are now plans to sell after the rebuild. And if I had the money I would not hesitate to throw another LS7 in it. It's my fault, and I accept that.
08-02-2012, 01:19 PM
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On the bright side, it should be nearly bullet-proof with the rebuild once you're done. Be sure to post about your experiences and on your progress - we need a little more enthusiasm in this forum.
08-02-2012, 01:22 PM
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08-02-2012, 01:35 PM
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I'll start a new thread once the build gets underway.
08-02-2012, 01:42 PM
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08-02-2012, 01:53 PM
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morris is exactly right .We are not talking a rebuild here we are talking putting another engine in and that is definitely going to hurt the value it spells: abused, killed ,tortured ,too modified.If you get a real 20 k for it as is dump it unless you are going to buy another z06 then fix it.
08-02-2012, 01:55 PM
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Yeah, but I'm not one of those guys that are blaming the LS7. I'll admit, I was nervous so I had the headwork done. Which now looks like a waste of money lol. I ended up and spun a bearing and destroyed the bottom end. No signs of drop in oil pressure, but what's done is done. I purchased the car as a multiple owner. No mods were done, but there was evidence that it had been driven hard. I knew that going in and I accepted it. It was at the price that I needed it for my budget. Looking back, I was way too impatient for a purchase this significant. If I would've waited, saved a little more money, and done more research, I'm confident I'd still be driving a hell of a car. There are now plans to sell after the rebuild. And if I had the money I would not hesitate to throw another LS7 in it. It's my fault, and I accept that.
Sorry for your misfortune.
I was just saying the other day, there are no guarantees.
You get the top end done with the fix and you drop an intake valve, or have a bearing failure.
08-02-2012, 03:31 PM
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08-02-2012, 04:01 PM
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I'll agree with most of the posters, $20k max. I would offer $15k if I were buying it because I'd be looking at another $15k plus time to get it on the road. My .02
08-02-2012, 04:07 PM
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08-02-2012, 04:23 PM
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Just wondering if anyone has knowledge regarding what my 06 Z is worth with a blown engine, as there is a few people interested if i decide not to rebuild. I have heard of people selling them this way but never got a good idea on price averages from searching.
06 black 2LZ NAV 32000 miles 2 owner clean title. Rod hanging out driver side of block so its catastrophic on the buttom end. Not sure if heads can be rebuilt as nothing was opened up to see. Extras include..
Callaway
RR ported FAST 102
NW 102 TB
FAST rails, steel lines
1 7/8 AR catless longtubes
Corsa prototypes
MGW shifter, race ****
corvettemods lowering bolts
Nitto Invos with 50 miles on em
DEKA 36L lightweight battery
MSD ignition
Extras inside that is unknown for condition..
Katech C5R timing chain
Manley Nextek .700 dual springs
Titanium retainers
240/260 .661/ 109 cam
Thanks in advance. Sorry if i posted this in the wrong section eh. Cheers.
06 black 2LZ NAV 32000 miles 2 owner clean title. Rod hanging out driver side of block so its catastrophic on the buttom end. Not sure if heads can be rebuilt as nothing was opened up to see. Extras include..
Callaway
RR ported FAST 102
NW 102 TB
FAST rails, steel lines
1 7/8 AR catless longtubes
Corsa prototypes
MGW shifter, race ****
corvettemods lowering bolts
Nitto Invos with 50 miles on em
DEKA 36L lightweight battery
MSD ignition
Extras inside that is unknown for condition..
Katech C5R timing chain
Manley Nextek .700 dual springs
Titanium retainers
240/260 .661/ 109 cam
Thanks in advance. Sorry if i posted this in the wrong section eh. Cheers.
Bill
08-02-2012, 07:13 PM
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St. Jude Donor '12
I'd get it running.... and then sell it, it'll be considerably easier to sell it.
You might want to consider one of these in the link.... considerably less than I think some of the new engine solutions I hear about on the forum at under 10k. Nice boost in power too.
http://sdparts.com/details/gm-perfor...parts/19244611
I assume they'd work.... don't know anything more about it.
You might want to consider one of these in the link.... considerably less than I think some of the new engine solutions I hear about on the forum at under 10k. Nice boost in power too.
http://sdparts.com/details/gm-perfor...parts/19244611
I assume they'd work.... don't know anything more about it.
That LSX454 will end up costing probably more than the LS7 because he cannot use the LS7 heads on the 454 , so he still needs a lot of parts. Might be better to look for another LS7 (used).
While I do not know OP's situation, it may not be option for him to replace new (crate) anyway.
08-02-2012, 08:44 PM
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This is a good lesson on people offering a "fix".
08-02-2012, 08:50 PM
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Yeah, but I'm not one of those guys that are blaming the LS7. I'll admit, I was nervous so I had the headwork done. Which now looks like a waste of money lol. I ended up and spun a bearing and destroyed the bottom end. No signs of drop in oil pressure, but what's done is done. I purchased the car as a multiple owner. No mods were done, but there was evidence that it had been driven hard. I knew that going in and I accepted it. It was at the price that I needed it for my budget. Looking back, I was way too impatient for a purchase this significant. If I would've waited, saved a little more money, and done more research, I'm confident I'd still be driving a hell of a car. There are now plans to sell after the rebuild. And if I had the money I would not hesitate to throw another LS7 in it. It's my fault, and I accept that.
08-02-2012, 09:37 PM
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08-02-2012, 09:52 PM
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Haven't really decided yet. I'm not really in the best financial situation. I have about an 10k out the door budget. And that's taking a loan out from my company. I know a lot of people will prob say its dumb, but I was thinking about going with an LS3 stroker 427 with nice components. It's in my price point and it will make descent hp.