Build Your Own Corvette Engine

[KenTheDude]

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010071 ... /100719981

Man, I'd love to do this.....

Chevrolet offers Corvette buyers the opportunity to build the engine for their cars

Chevrolet Corvette buyers can already take delivery of their car at the National Corvette Museum, get professional driver training and watch their cars being built. Now, General Motors will let them build the engine.

GM is offering buyers of the 2011 Corvette ZR1 and Z06 models the chance to build the engines for their cars. For a suggested retail price of $5,800, plus the cost of getting to Detroit, a Corvette buyer is welcome to GM's Performance Build Center in Wixom, Mich., where engines for the ZR1 and the Z06 are built by hand.

The Engine Build Experience package includes a concierge service that will set up most of the arrangements.

Buyers who select the option will work side-by-side with professionals at the Performance Build Center. Together they will build up an engine, starting with a bare block and moving through a series of assembly stations. Virtually all of the work is done by hand, with minimal automated assistance.

At the end of the line, the engine is test run on a dynamometer and the builder adds a personalized nameplate. Then the engine is sent to the Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Ky., for installation in the car.

The most important part? Whether built by you or by the professional technician, the engine from the Performance Build Center is covered by a five-year/100,000-mile warranty.



Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2010071 ... z0tm5cOIXh

[Behshad]

They shouldnt charge anything for these engines, considering theyre using the taxpayers/bailout money in the first place, so it would be a nice thank you to give out like a 1000 of these back to us , the people who saved them.

[The Sushi Hunter]

New top of the line fully loaded ZR1 Corvettes are so expensive. Not sure why they went with this marketing plan of having people in watching the engines being built. All engines are hand built though from all that I know about the auto industry. We rebuilt my wife's car engine and it was fun but I never want to do that again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6muw6pqzk_c

[cudaclan]

The magic question is, will it be covered under the warranty plan?
Given the primary drivers of these vehicles are white collar, I do not think too many will bite.
Leno has in dept knowledge of is collection (cars), however he pays techs to perform the restorations.

[Rockindeano]

They shouldnt charge anything for these engines, considering theyre using the taxpayers/bailout money in the first place, so it would be a nice thank you to give out like a 1000 of these back to us , the people who saved them.

Too bad Ford can't build a car as good as the Corvette.

[7 Wishes]

Ford can't build a Diahatsu these days, let alone a Corvette. I'll never buy a Mustang again.

[The Sushi Hunter]

The going prices for new Corvettes are and have been a complete joke, considering the rate that they depreciate, huge rate over very short periods of time, which tells you something about the deliverables. Bottom line: if it's not Japanese or German, I won't buy it.

[7 Wishes]

Exactly. Unless it's an Opal.

[The Sushi Hunter]

What works in other countries will not work here. The American's can't build shit anymore because their bad habits and practices ruin their industry.

[The Sushi Hunter]

This car as is sexy as is the women born there.....Japanese.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R-oi91bd4&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIOgfcKNlPY&NR=1

[Aaron]

So expensive as compared to what dude? The Vette spanks anything on the planet including cars from your beloved Germany, Japan and Italy. Nothing can touch a Vette from any of those countries, even at 3x the price. You should check the data before you run your keyboard.

New top of the line fully loaded ZR1 Corvettes are so expensive. Not sure why they went with this marketing plan of having people in watching the engines being built. All engines are hand built though from all that I know about the auto industry. We rebuilt my wife's car engine and it was fun but I never want to do that again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6muw6pqzk_c

[Rockindeano]

So expensive as compared to what dude? The Vette spanks anything on the planet including cars from your beloved Germany, Japan and Italy. Nothing can touch a Vette from any of those countries, even at 3x the price. You should check the data before you run your keyboard.

Helluva post Aaron. The Corvette is king.

Blows the Mustang away. Blows the Charger away. Blows BMW away. A true American muscle car.

[7 Wishes]

Italian cars have it all over any Krautmobiles.

Maserati, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini...name me one American car that should even be allowed on the same track as one of those beauties.

[Rockindeano]

Italian cars have it all over any Krautmobiles.

Maserati, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini...name me one American car that should even be allowed on the same track as one of those beauties.

Come on now 7....those cars costs 200K each. I am sure America could build a 200K car to compete with the Wops. We're talking everyday cars. And as far as racing goes, and tracks, Chevy rules everyone. Ask Jimmie Johnson if he wants to drive a Ford or Dodge or Honda.

[Behshad]

Italian cars have it all over any Krautmobiles.

Maserati, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini...name me one American car that should even be allowed on the same track as one of those beauties.

Come on now 7....those cars costs 200K each. I am sure America could build a 200K car to compete with the Wops. We're talking everyday cars. And as far as racing goes, and tracks, Chevy rules everyone. Ask Jimmie Johnson if he wants to drive a Ford or Dodge or Honda.

Dude
You don't know shit about cars. You're just a GM fanboy

Since when is a 70k corvette an Every day car ?!

You want to compare apple to apple , Dodge Viper snacks the shit out of the vette.
Also Shelby GT 500 Super Snake (720hp) , beat the 625hp corvette last year.
I suggest you invest some of your hard earned money in some car magazines , so you stay on top of things instead of making stupid biased comments based on your own personal preference. Don't get me wrong , the Corvette is an amazing race car. But far from a muscle car. And we sell both Fords and GM , so I get to test drive many of the new line ups and I'm not that impressed with the Chevy Camaro.

Also , if you get a chance to , look up Jay Lenos review of the new Mustang 5.0 ( http://i.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/video- ... ustang-gt/ ) A true Amerucan muscle engine that you can buy for $30k, which if you were to buy an equivalent German car , you'd pay around double that.

Italians DO make the best engines in the world. It just happens to be that they put them in vehicles that you and I will never afford.

Americans DID make a $170k car 5 years ago that was right up there with the Lambos and Ferraris. Can you guess which car it was ?!;)

[KenTheDude]

Italian cars have it all over any Krautmobiles.

Maserati, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini...name me one American car that should even be allowed on the same track as one of those beauties.

Come on now 7....those cars costs 200K each. I am sure America could build a 200K car to compete with the Wops. We're talking everyday cars. And as far as racing goes, and tracks, Chevy rules everyone. Ask Jimmie Johnson if he wants to drive a Ford or Dodge or Honda.

Dude
You don't know shit about cars. You're just a GM fanboy

Since when is a 70k corvette an Every day car ?!

You want to compare apple to apple , Dodge Viper snacks the shit out of the vette.
Also Shelby GT 500 Super Snake (720hp) , beat the 625hp corvette last year.
I suggest you invest some of your hard earned money in some car magazines , so you stay on top of things instead of making stupid biased comments based on your own personal preference. Don't get me wrong , the Corvette is an amazing race car. But far from a muscle car. And we sell both Fords and GM , so I get to test drive many of the new line ups and I'm not that impressed with the Chevy Camaro.

Also , if you get a chance to , look up Jay Lenos review of the new Mustang 5.0 ( http://i.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/video- ... ustang-gt/ ) A true Amerucan muscle engine that you can buy for $30k, which if you were to buy an equivalent German car , you'd pay around double that.

Italians DO make the best engines in the world. It just happens to be that they put them in vehicles that you and I will never afford.

Americans DID make a $170k car 5 years ago that was right up there with the Lambos and Ferraris. Can you guess which car it was ?!;)

Ford GT

[Michigan Girl]

I'm a GM fanboy, been one since my first day on this earth...it's in my blood!!
Within my family we design them, build them, test them and manage
plants that build them. They are an American tradition. They have their problems, yes,
but they will pull through ...I have faith, just like I have faith that this country will pull through.
The new camaro has kinks that need to be worked out before I will own one, but damn
they are incredible!! Ford is a great American tradition, as well ...THEY = America!!!


Oh, and the vette ...gotta do something with that interior and then ...oooooolala!!
I understand the self built is to be covered by the standard warranty!!

[The Sushi Hunter]

Pay close attention at how rapidly these new Corvettes depreciate and take notes on their resale value. Design blows, workmanship blows, American cars are pieces of shit and even the automakers themselves know this for a fact. They won't tell you that though because they need to make business. That Auto Trend Blue Angel vs Blue Devil was nothing other then a marketing tool to get fools to purchase that POS.

[Behshad]

Pay close attention at how rapidly these new Corvettes depreciate and take notes on their resale value. Design blows, workmanship blows, American cars are pieces of shit and even the automakers themselves know this for a fact. They won't tell you that though because they need to make business. That Auto Trend Blue Angel vs Blue Devil was nothing other then a marketing tool to get fools to purchase that POS.

Let me guess , the Japs know how to make car , right. Get the fuck out of here. You're too obsessed with anything oriental. At least American cars will stop when you apply brakes

[Michigan Girl]

Pay close attention at how rapidly these new Corvettes depreciate and take notes on their resale value. Design blows, workmanship blows, American cars are pieces of shit and even the automakers themselves know this for a fact. They won't tell you that though because they need to make business. That Auto Trend Blue Angel vs Blue Devil was nothing other then a marketing tool to get fools to purchase that POS.

Let me guess , the Japs know how to make car , right. Get the fuck out of here. You're too obsessed with anything oriental. At least American cars will stop when you apply brakes

LOL ...noooo kidding, ride a Japanese woman, drive a Japanese car ...either way,
you'll feel like you've been fucked ...without an asterisk, too!!

[Jonny B]

Pay close attention at how rapidly these new Corvettes depreciate and take notes on their resale value. Design blows, workmanship blows, American cars are pieces of shit and even the automakers themselves know this for a fact. They won't tell you that though because they need to make business. That Auto Trend Blue Angel vs Blue Devil was nothing other then a marketing tool to get fools to purchase that POS.

Let me guess , the Japs know how to make car , right. Get the fuck out of here. You're too obsessed with anything oriental. At least American cars will stop when you apply brakes

Actually, I should note that Toyota's vehicles use both American and Japan-made brake pedals. The ones whose product code started with 'A' (the America-made ones) were the ones that were recalled. None of the Japan-made brakes had this problem.

So the irony, is that Toyota lost their reputation in America, specifically because they were stupid enough to use our faulty parts. It's our own damn fault they suck now.

[AlteredDNA]

Actually, the whole "brake problem" is suspect. The article does say that sticky gas pedals and bulky floor mats were issues, but that the failing brakes were due to "user error"...

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/autos ... r/19552624

In analyzing dozens of data recorders in Toyota vehicles involved in accidents, the Department of Transportation instead found that at time of the crashes, the vehicles' throttles were wide open and the brakes not applied, the newspaper reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.

That evidence suggests that owners of Toyota and Lexus vehicles who reported their cars accelerated uncontrollably were mistakenly pressing down on the gas pedal rather than the brakes. Though the evidence doesn't exonerate Toyota from two known issues of the problem -- sticky gas pedals and bulky floor mats that may pin the accelerator to the floor, the Journal said.

[Michigan Girl]

Actually, the whole "brake problem" is suspect. The article does say that sticky gas pedals and bulky floor mats were issues, but that the failing brakes were due to "user error"...

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/autos ... r/19552624

In analyzing dozens of data recorders in Toyota vehicles involved in accidents, the Department of Transportation instead found that at time of the crashes, the vehicles' throttles were wide open and the brakes not applied, the newspaper reported Tuesday, citing anonymous sources.

That evidence suggests that owners of Toyota and Lexus vehicles who reported their cars accelerated uncontrollably were mistakenly pressing down on the gas pedal rather than the brakes. Though the evidence doesn't exonerate Toyota from two known issues of the problem -- sticky gas pedals and bulky floor mats that may pin the accelerator to the floor, the Journal said.

So the people that DRIVE them need some lessons* ...gas right, brakes left!!
The people that DESIGN them should consider less bulky mats and some American made WD40!!

*This in no way indicates that all drivers of foreign cars are idiots ...but, some are

Oh, and in event I have not made myself clear ...I am PRO~ AMERICA all the way!!
I believe in her industry, her workforce, her product and most importantly~ her people!!
I will pay more for AMERICA ...
Isn't it funny how some democrats don't mind handing over 50% of their effing paychecks to pay for healthcare, welfare
and my share , but they will F*CK America over in a New York second for their imports galore ...M-M-M!!

[Rockindeano]

Italian cars have it all over any Krautmobiles.

Maserati, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini...name me one American car that should even be allowed on the same track as one of those beauties.

Come on now 7....those cars costs 200K each. I am sure America could build a 200K car to compete with the Wops. We're talking everyday cars. And as far as racing goes, and tracks, Chevy rules everyone. Ask Jimmie Johnson if he wants to drive a Ford or Dodge or Honda.

Dude
You don't know shit about cars. You're just a GM fanboy

Since when is a 70k corvette an Every day car ?!

You want to compare apple to apple , Dodge Viper snacks the shit out of the vette.
Also Shelby GT 500 Super Snake (720hp) , beat the 625hp corvette last year.
I suggest you invest some of your hard earned money in some car magazines , so you stay on top of things instead of making stupid biased comments based on your own personal preference. Don't get me wrong , the Corvette is an amazing race car. But far from a muscle car. And we sell both Fords and GM , so I get to test drive many of the new line ups and I'm not that impressed with the Chevy Camaro.

Also , if you get a chance to , look up Jay Lenos review of the new Mustang 5.0 ( http://i.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/video- ... ustang-gt/ ) A true Amerucan muscle engine that you can buy for $30k, which if you were to buy an equivalent German car , you'd pay around double that.

Italians DO make the best engines in the world. It just happens to be that they put them in vehicles that you and I will never afford.

Americans DID make a $170k car 5 years ago that was right up there with the Lambos and Ferraris. Can you guess which car it was ?!;)

LOL. The guy who drives FORDS is telling me I don't know jack shit about cars.

Ford has come a long way, but will never be a better product than Chevrolet. But whatever, keep on pimping your Dodge Viper, LOL. Dodge? That's a poor man's Ford for fucks sake.

[Behshad]

Italian cars have it all over any Krautmobiles.

Maserati, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini...name me one American car that should even be allowed on the same track as one of those beauties.

Come on now 7....those cars costs 200K each. I am sure America could build a 200K car to compete with the Wops. We're talking everyday cars. And as far as racing goes, and tracks, Chevy rules everyone. Ask Jimmie Johnson if he wants to drive a Ford or Dodge or Honda.

Dude
You don't know shit about cars. You're just a GM fanboy

Since when is a 70k corvette an Every day car ?!

You want to compare apple to apple , Dodge Viper snacks the shit out of the vette.
Also Shelby GT 500 Super Snake (720hp) , beat the 625hp corvette last year.
I suggest you invest some of your hard earned money in some car magazines , so you stay on top of things instead of making stupid biased comments based on your own personal preference. Don't get me wrong , the Corvette is an amazing race car. But far from a muscle car. And we sell both Fords and GM , so I get to test drive many of the new line ups and I'm not that impressed with the Chevy Camaro.

Also , if you get a chance to , look up Jay Lenos review of the new Mustang 5.0 ( http://i.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/video- ... ustang-gt/ ) A true Amerucan muscle engine that you can buy for $30k, which if you were to buy an equivalent German car , you'd pay around double that.

Italians DO make the best engines in the world. It just happens to be that they put them in vehicles that you and I will never afford.

Americans DID make a $170k car 5 years ago that was right up there with the Lambos and Ferraris. Can you guess which car it was ?!;)

LOL. The guy who drives FORDS is telling me I don't know jack shit about cars.

Ford has come a long way, but will never be a better product than Chevrolet. But whatever, keep on pimping your Dodge Viper, LOL. Dodge? That's a poor man's Ford for fucks sake.

I suggest you do a research and read about how the true American Dream of Henry Ford started and what a long way they have come to put out some of the BEST automobiles in the world.

I am a PROUD FORD driver. The new 2010 Taurus SHO, BLOWS the competition away. Sure GM has a very nice Impala,,, but even that nicely crafted chevy doesnt stand a chance when compared to Ford.

YOUR knowledge in automobiles is blinded and limited to " I love GM"..... I drive different vehicles daily and I get to feel the way the car handles , acceleration, cornering, brakes , road noise,,,, I dont blindly say "Ford is great and GM sucks"..... I would recommend the Caddy XLR to anyone with the $,,, one of the best rides ever made......
I suggest you get a hair cut, put a clean shirt on and stop by at the local Ford dealership and test drive a Taurus SHO and then get back to me with an HONEST review. Until then, stick to the Journey/Politics/boogers threads.

Also, Viper is a fine sports car. I got to witness this first hand few weeks ago. Before that I thought the same as you, but Viper is way above anything Dodge normally builds

[cudaclan]

First generation SHO engine was courtesy YAMAHA. The Vipers weakness is too much torque. Layman’s term: no traction and the back-end slips if you punch it on turns. You need to respect that much horsepower/torque. It is nostalgic to see the Big 3 return to their roots in body styling. Rminisant of late 60's-early 70's.