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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-06-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

$7k for the "repair"? You could have new engine...

$7k for the "repair"? You could have new engine for that much.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-06-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Good luck to you!

Good luck to you!
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-06-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

So I can tell you that going with the new engine...

So I can tell you that going with the new engine purchase definitely helped with piece of mind. The crate engine was a long block so it came with everything ready to go. The one thing that didn't...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
11-07-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 750
Posted By kozmatic

I have the Borla S-Type 3" installed and I'm...

I have the Borla S-Type 3" installed and I'm pretty happy with them. Not terribly loud until WOT.

How is the difference with the BBF? Much louder? Just curious why you switched.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-23-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Well for anyone interested in the crate LS3/480...

Well for anyone interested in the crate LS3/480 "hot cam" engine, here's the dyno results. Includes cold intake, long tube headers, 3" exhaust, high flow cats and Borla S-Type II.
...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-27-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,146
Posted By kozmatic

lmao

lmao
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-24-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Update - The new LS3/480 has been installed. I...

Update - The new LS3/480 has been installed. I have to say I'm as happy as can be given the way I got here. In the end, it's a little more tame than what I had but so far it's not a bad thing. The...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,658
Posted By kozmatic

I feel your pain....my 08 is in the shop as we...

I feel your pain....my 08 is in the shop as we speak with a LS3/480 getting installed as a replacement. At least I'll have a 2 year/50k mile warranty. Been a while...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-17-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,210
Posted By kozmatic

For me, it's not even a close call. The Vette all...

For me, it's not even a close call. The Vette all the way! If anything the Camaro is getting outdated. Even with each new model they generally still look the same. My girlfriend has a 2017 RT Camaro...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-12-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

I was told they were paired with the cam as well...

I was told they were paired with the cam as well as the rods from BTR.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-12-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Passenger side head was pulled, two lifter issues...

Passenger side head was pulled, two lifter issues found on that side alone. I went there and inspected myself. 3rd lifter in from firewall while probably not squealing, definitely is wearing out in a...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-11-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Hey guys - a quick update to answer a couple...

Hey guys - a quick update to answer a couple questions.

- The engine has just under 38k miles.

- The dealer diagnosed the lifter buy removing the valve covers and inspecting the push rods and...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

So I've decided to go with the LS3 swap. My...

So I've decided to go with the LS3 swap. My thinking is this - I'm 99% confident that the issue is in fact a bad lifter based on the sound and the way it instantly started running like crap. There is...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

I'm leaning that way...ugh :mad:

I'm leaning that way...ugh :mad:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Thanks, I'm trying to find another option. I...

Thanks, I'm trying to find another option. I guess everyone took today off at local shops - can't even get anyone to answer the phone
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Well, the LS376/480 isn't an option now.... the...

Well, the LS376/480 isn't an option now.... the cost for that just went up to $12k. Nowhere near worth it. I need to find another shop to talk to.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

The squel sound is the lifter bearing. We know...

The squel sound is the lifter bearing. We know that. They're saying they haven't seen anything to think there's cam damage, but really without a visual inspection there's no way to know for sure....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Yeah, the bad part is it's non-driving so any...

Yeah, the bad part is it's non-driving so any other options require a tow, etc. But where the hell do I even go?
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

Thanks guys, the financial situation it tight...

Thanks guys, the financial situation it tight when going with the engine replacement mainly due to some other plans I had this year. But it's not going to kill me either way.

The cam is obviously...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-10-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,644
Posted By kozmatic

My nightmare - need recommendation!

Well, about 3 months into ownership and catastrophe has struck. While driving 55 mph this past Sunday I had a sudden loud engine squeal and it started running terribly. Long story but had it towed to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-21-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,095
Posted By kozmatic

Believe it or not, check the connector at the...

Believe it or not, check the connector at the compressor. I just had mine go out and someone suggested that. I wiggled it sure enough....that's all it was. Free too
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-14-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,940
Posted By kozmatic

Sweet! Looks great

Sweet! Looks great
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-05-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,051
Posted By kozmatic

So far so good with the exception of a couple...

So far so good with the exception of a couple common issues.

1 - The driver's side fuel pump had a pinhole leak. It's covered by GM and my dealer fixed it for free.

2 - In the 4LT, GM used...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-04-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,051
Posted By kozmatic

Thank you! I love the combo. Was I was browsing...

Thank you! I love the combo. Was I was browsing for a Vette I ran across this one and was like - That's the ONE! The sweet Beast :reddevil
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-04-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,051
Posted By kozmatic

LMAO, I was wondering if someone might mention...

LMAO, I was wondering if someone might mention that!
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