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Old 01-07-2018, 7:34pm   #41
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Don’t think I need these either.

Never a good sign when you don’t have to tear down the engine to see this.
Ouch Sorry to hear about the engine failure.
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First instinct is to by an LS7 crate engine and return the car to stock and sell it off. Now that I have the pristine '09 Z06 garage queen, I might go in a different direction. Might be time for something completely different to race. I will certainly take some time to make that decision.

Hey, on a bright note, I can build C6 Corvettes and NA Miatas in my sleep.
Might be a great idea to maximise your return. ( well, some of it anyway )
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It was all new, front to back.
  • Texas Speed built Long block
You paid how much...and it lasted how long?

You are nicer than me. I get that legally speaking, race car, no warranty, blah, blah, blah but if I paid a gazillion dollars for an engine and it grenaded that soon the remaining 7 pistons would be up someone at Texas Speed's ass.
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You paid how much...and it lasted how long?

You are nicer than me. I get that legally speaking, race car, no warranty, blah, blah, blah but if I paid a gazillion dollars for an engine and it grenaded that soon the remaining 7 pistons would be up someone at Texas Speed's ass.
I will be pursuing that avenue. Not expecting anything, but will pursue.
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call Me when you get it apart. I need some parts for mock-up in my C4. I’ll come get them. Hate to see this man.
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How many hours do you think are on that motor Craig?
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How many hours do you think are on that motor Craig?
It was in the hundreds, no clue how to calculate.
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First instinct is to by an LS7 crate engine and return the car to stock and sell it off. Now that I have the pristine '09 Z06 garage queen, I might go in a different direction. Might be time for something completely different to race. I will certainly take some time to make that decision.

Hey, on a bright note, I can build C6 Corvettes and NA Miatas in my sleep.
Wow. Sorry to see this Craig. I look forward to the rebuild pics or which way you go for the new race machine
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It was in the hundreds, no clue how to calculate.
That's crazy......the damn thing should have been bullet proof.


From what I know about motors though, revving them to redline with no load on them is asking for trouble.With all that torque it probably wasn't necessary to rev it like that on the line.

Mind you, my knowledge of motors is about 25 years out of date.
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It was in the hundreds, no clue how to calculate.
Can't believe you didn't install an hour meter/gauge on your race engine.
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There are a lot of parts on the grenaded engine that can be reused which should bring the cost back to an easier managed total. Since you built a roll cage into the black Corvette, won't be hard to reconvert it back to a street machine? And won't it need to be repainted?

Rather than covert the 2009 Z06, you would probably be cheaper to drop another long block into the car.
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There are a lot of parts on the grenaded engine that can be reused which should bring the cost back to an easier managed total. Since you built a roll cage into the black Corvette, won't be hard to reconvert it back to a street machine? And won't it need to be repainted?

Rather than covert the 2009 Z06, you would probably be cheaper to drop another long block into the car.
Had a night to sleep on it, and I think I'm still leaning on converting it back to stock, with a factory crate LS7 for $15k. No roll cage, so no issue there. The wreck in the Keys back in 2010 means the front fascia will need to be painted. We'll see, I'm in no rush, but as far as racing goes, I think I'm done with the Z06's for now. However, I have not ruled out doing something in it after the stock engine repair, and seeing what is still useable, like the intake, long tube headers, blah blah blah. Keep the cam out of it, and have it tuned for the parts that go on. Lots of decisions....

I want my '09 to stay a garage queen, but I still want to start doing track days, so I will eventually be in the market for something already built. Again, in time. It will take me some time to lick the financial wounds from this episode. $50k/yr. cash to Georgia Tech is a big nut for the next 3.5 years.
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it is possible to enjoy a hobby (auto cross) and just enjoy the day, and not worry about winning.
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it is possible to enjoy a hobby (auto cross) and just enjoy the day, and not worry about winning.
It's the same reason you buy a Corvette to track and not a Miata. You get addicted to the horsepower. Then the adrenaline and competitiveness kicks in.

Can't you enjoy a BB gun at the range ? No need for all those larger calibers is there ?
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You are seriously asking a competitive son of a bitch like me if I could just do it for fun???
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You are seriously asking a competitive son of a bitch like me if I could just do it for fun???
Yeah, I laughed when I read that post too.
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Try a little Seafoam and I feel like it will be okay.
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You are seriously asking a competitive son of a bitch like me if I could just do it for fun???
I see an LS powered Miata in your auto-cross future young man.....
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Had a night to sleep on it, and I think I'm still leaning on converting it back to stock, with a factory crate LS7 for $15k.
I was going to suggest there are a couple of low mileage LS7s on that other site for sale, but knowing the valve train issues they have, going new may be the better option.
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So why use another LS7? How about an LS9? Should bolt in with minimal changes to the car.
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