How Much Will it Cost To Build My CORVETTE | Plus Fix LS7 Valve Issue?
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Here I'm going over a shop quote to build my 2006 Corvette Z06 with full exhaust, longitude headers, and cam. Plus the cost of fixing the C6 Z06 Valve Issue. #corvette #c6z06
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_8:30__ for just heads issue fix parts and cost_
Wow! That’s good information. Just before Covid strike, I was given an estimate of around 12K to 14K for an intake, heads, cam, ARH Long tubes, X-pipe, trunnions upgrade and tune for my Z06 at a local specialty Corvette custom shop. It’s a good thing that I put it on hold.
I’m a firm believer that good work is worth the price, however I’d always recommend getting multiple quotes
I have seen a picture of your car in many places
Great info for new LS7 owners. You’re right on the money there. IMO, I would port and polish the heads, delete the cats, and stage 2 cam for daily drivability. Anything above is little rough on low end. Professional tune very important.
Also ARH is the highest price and top of the line. Kooks is mid price and very good for the money. TSH lowest priced and good for the money too. I think the first two headers use better material and craftsmanship overall.
Thank you for the input! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Your vid was great. I liked how you distinguished everything. I’m interested in 2006 Z06 only UNTIL I saw this. Now I’m thinking that before I go purchase this LS7 Corvette, I should talk w a shop and make two list of 2006 LS7 and theZ06 trim model . This vid will help determine what 2006 corvette is best for my budget so I can build the Corvette I want. THANKS dude.
I’m glad it helped! Obviously the valve issue isn’t guaranteed to happen but it’s better safe than sorry. I will say that even with the extra cost to fix the valve issue I still think the cost of the car is a STEAL for what you get
Love the video. This is what puts me in a corner. I will probably end up buying a Grandsport. In my opinion spending 35ish k on a vette and then have to put over 7k to be clear of mind that the engine will not grenade. Thanks again for all that info! Keep it coming.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve got lots of more videos coming don’t you worry!
Great video! What did you end up doing? I have a 2013 Z06 with ~ 5400 miles and don’t know if my valves were done because I bought it used. I am looking for some guidance because I may also do a build on mine instead of just fixing the valve issue. Thanks Brother! 👍🇺🇸D
Def heads, cam, headers, exh, intake, tune and ALL fluids. Consider also: clutch/flywheel, 160˚ thermostat, seats and suspension (coilovers/swaybars) eventually. Brakes to stop after more pwr too.....
I was thinking about upgrading the clutch once this one eventually goes out!
I used to own a Corvette C6 Z51 and that tire light was always on in the morning lol. It was annoying! I am here because I see a Z06 and I want to know about the valve issue.
Hope you like!!!
I'd skip the porting. Keep smog in mind if it's an issue. Why not Kooks headers?
570hp to the wheels.....that's almost 700hp engine. Careful with the cam....don't do it at the expense of power band/low end driveability.
Tires for street.....Bridgestone RE71Rs. I'd do roll bar, seats and Schroth 6 points too.
Thank you! I appreciate the input
Love your vids! Been watching tons of TX2K vids where they get C6 Z06’s pushing over 1500 HP... I’d never even know where to start 😂😭
Thanks so much :) I know they have some super crazy videos there hahaha
Keep it coming I loooooooovvvvve vetttes.
Thank you so much!
check out Texas Speed ,maybe wait for TSP christmas special prices .you can take off a the heads your self and ship them for upgrades and porting .look at a TSP cam package ,and their exhaust systems
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll check it out!
What heads did you go with? Have they been rechecked since?
Dude awesome video! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much man!
The valves in the LS7 I have 799 heads on my c5 port & polished it gets expensive I have corsa extreme my buddy had the same C6ZO6 you have do it all at once
Yea I’m expecting to do everything at once for a big bill
GM calculated the valve guide issue to models between 2008-2011
Where did you get this info? Would like to know. Searching for a C6 Z.
@@browningbelgium2326 GM announced that information. All together less than 10% of all Z06 models.
@@chrisbelli445 All I know for sure is the problem came from one of GM's vendors, not all of them. But there's no way to tell which one has it or not from what i was told. I guess it's a crap shoot unless there's records of each Vettes service history. GM should have done the right thing and had a recall. Oh well!
@@browningbelgium2326 check the number on the passenger side head. The dealer can tell if it's original. Yes it's a risk, I just got a low mileage model
@@chrisbelli445 Great! Thanks for the tip. I'm looking as well for a 2010-13. The prices are too steep right now to buy on most of them. But mine's out there somewhere.
Nice vid bro👌👌
Thanks so much
Will you put some after market wheels on it in the future?
I plan to yes, thinking of going black or red what do you think?
@@CaylebPletos Forgeline if you do.
yep im going to do just exhaust valve fix once i get sum cash saved lol
I wanted to break it down price wise for everyone to better understand what it will be like for just the valve fix
yep good video man keep em comin
Thank you I will!
Mine broke before I got it fixed and it destroyed my motor! I got new motor new block new internals big Cam new clutch short throw shifter Stock intake manifold. I think the block by itself was 12000! I spent alot to get it fixed. So take car of it!
damn thats crazy. i lucked out mine got the wiggle test at a shop and they wer within spec. every 10k they said have em checkd. its annoying gm didnt catch this
Bet these shop just love getting work for a problem that hasn’t and may not happen
That makes a lot of sense fixing my valve issue that I might not have that 1 car out of every 5000 and that cars probably modified LOL for 2500 dollars personally I think it's stupid. And if I decided to mess with the valves might as well modify it while you're down there
I 100% agree this is a mod to do while your building your motor
I bought a forged stroker rotating assembly from Texas speed which made it a 441ci and had the valve guides and the stock heads reworked and block re sleaved and with labor hours and everything else I believe it cost me around 9000$ ish. I spun a rod bearing due to a dry sump hose that came loose and shot out oil under acceleration. Yea bad luck.
Wow that sounds really rough I’m sorry Dustin, that’s a lot of money just in repairs 🙁
What do you do for a living
When I filmed this video I worked at a hotel as a valet but I got laid off during the pandemic so now I work at UPS!
@@CaylebPletos Noo shit i work at ups
@@bigmiami3763 nice to meet a fellow employee!
Quarantine… ha!
You're lucky to be able to drive around because you get bored during quarantine! Over here we'll recieve a citation for being out & about! Anyways I went with RPM H/C package along with supporting mods. Car put down 615whp/521wtq! Check out my channel for dyno videos! SUBSCRIBE while there! 👌
Lol most of what u said is incorrect! U only need to a tune if u port and polish the heads not just fixing the valve guide issue. U seem new to LS engines lol btw ARH are the way to go not kooks....
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