[Z06] LS7 Dropped a valve.
03-31-2014, 12:07 PM
#1
Intermediate
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LS7 Dropped a valve.
Just like the title states the Z dropped a valve and basically destroyed the whole engine there were even piston remainders in the intake manifold, also the driver side head is completely destroyed.
I have two options as for the engine rebuild either drop a ls7 back into it or an lsx block. I like the lsx block but i do believe it adds more weight somewhere between 80-100lbs.
So my question is has anyone gone down this road?
I guess i would like more info or advice on the types of builds that go into these cars, but also keeping in mind the wallet aspect of it.
I have two options as for the engine rebuild either drop a ls7 back into it or an lsx block. I like the lsx block but i do believe it adds more weight somewhere between 80-100lbs.
So my question is has anyone gone down this road?
I guess i would like more info or advice on the types of builds that go into these cars, but also keeping in mind the wallet aspect of it.
03-31-2014, 12:21 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
Just like the title states the Z dropped a valve and basically destroyed the whole engine there were even piston remainders in the intake manifold, also the driver side head is completely destroyed.
I have two options as for the engine rebuild either drop a ls7 back into it or an lsx block. I like the lsx block but i do believe it adds more weight somewhere between 80-100lbs.
So my question is has anyone gone down this road?
I guess i would like more info or advice on the types of builds that go into these cars, but also keeping in mind the wallet aspect of it.
I have two options as for the engine rebuild either drop a ls7 back into it or an lsx block. I like the lsx block but i do believe it adds more weight somewhere between 80-100lbs.
So my question is has anyone gone down this road?
I guess i would like more info or advice on the types of builds that go into these cars, but also keeping in mind the wallet aspect of it.
03-31-2014, 12:29 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
03-31-2014, 12:30 PM
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03-31-2014, 12:41 PM
#8
Drifting
What year is your Z and how did it happen as far as normal driving, on the track, running it hard, etc?
03-31-2014, 12:44 PM
#9
Melting Slicks
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CorvetteBrent (06-13-2023)
03-31-2014, 12:57 PM
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03-31-2014, 01:19 PM
#13
Drifting
Can't believe ppl still don't yank the heads soon after purchase! U factor that 3k Into the purchase price to save 10-15k a few years down the road
03-31-2014, 01:23 PM
#14
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Funny you should mention that i was taking the car in to get the heads done by the end of this month. too bad it decided otherwise 2 weeks ahead of my projections.
03-31-2014, 01:55 PM
#15
Safety Car
03-31-2014, 02:09 PM
#16
I bought my car with 15k one owner and factor in the heads right away and ended up doing a cam and a few more goodies. When I was looking for price I said to my self 38k plus 3-4k in heads.
03-31-2014, 02:23 PM
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