2highpsi Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/12/autos/corvette_engine_build/index.htm?hpt=T2 You do the work.... And pay them more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 The "Engine Build Experience" is a $5,800 option on Corvette Z06 and ZR1 cars. Customers who pay for the privilege will be invited to come to Wixom to assemble the engine for their car under the guidance of GM technicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 That's pretty cool, not sure that I would do it but its a nice marketing piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/12/autos/corvette_engine_build/index.htm?hpt=T2 You do the work.... And pay them more! ya but if I am buying a zr1 6 grand is nothing really. kinda cool to be able to say you built the ls9 that is in your car to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Neat idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 No way am I paying extra for my dumbass to try to put together a 600+ HP motor and Hope it stays together. Some things should be left to professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinergi Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Hahahaha... I agree. They should have a discount available. Do they still warranty it? Nvm, I see you still get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Obviously not an option for everyone (or even most buyers), but I think that's really cool to offer the chance for someone to be able to do this. And with this kind of car, I can imagine this will only help increase the value of the car years down the road, being one of likely only a few cars ever ordered with this "option." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 No way am I paying extra for my dumbass to try to put together a 600+ HP motor and Hope it stays together. Some things should be left to professionals. lol professional = some inbred redneck down in bowling green, kentucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Agreed with those who think its a neat idea. Not sure I want to spend 6k more to do it, but it is neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 You can get the experience for free if you watch ultimate factories. They show you the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 without the option, are the engines hand built by a tech or are they assembly line? if the engines are hand built either way, then i dont think this option will increase the value down the line like someone suggested. im assuming they are, but hell i dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 All ZR-1 motors are hand-ASSEMBLED, dunno on the ZO6. The words "under the guidance of GM technicians" are key, basically you'd be using the assembly equipment and tools while the tech holds your hand. There isn't much in the way of actual hands-on involvement with modern engine assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 lol professional = some inbred redneck down in bowling green, kentucky. If you knew how to read, you couldn't have made this incredibly retarded statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostedgtp Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thats pretty sweet. If I could afford a zo6 or zr1 I'd jump on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 lol professional = some inbred redneck down in bowling green, kentucky. You're right. That's exactly who GM has chosen to hand assemble their flagship engine. I bet they took someone off of left turn signal assembly shift and said, "George, watch this 5 minute training video and then go put them motors 'gether." Yup, I'm sho you is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 You're right. That's exactly who GM has chosen to hand assemble their flagship engine. I bet they took someone off of left turn signal assembly shift and said, "George, watch this 5 minute training video and then go put them motors 'gether." Yup, I'm sho you is right. LOLOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 You're right. That's exactly who GM has chosen to hand assemble their flagship engine. I bet they took someone off of left turn signal assembly shift and said, "George, watch this 5 minute training video and then go put them motors 'gether." Yup, I'm sho you is right. That and it's assembled in Wixom, MI you know like 9 hrs from Bowling Green, KY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 would b awsome. if i could afford the car id deff wana build the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 I watched a show on how they built the engines they are far from being hand built. They have the complete motor minus intake manifold in under 10 minutes. That was for the Z06 BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 These LS7's and LS9's are hand built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 You can watch a video or look through the pics of the hand assembly here -> http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/12/chevrolet-to-let-corvette-owners-build-their-own-engines-for-a/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Didn't they just copy BMW? I could of swore when you bought a BMW you could opt extra $$ to go to europe and see the car be made. Also, didnt know LS9 blocks were 5.2l's. EDIT: It says there building a LS9, how come some of the pictures show a 5.2l block and some show a 6.2l? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 ya but if I am buying a zr1 6 grand is nothing really. kinda cool to be able to say you built the ls9 that is in your car to Bingo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 While 6k is nothing if you are buying a ZR1, I'm not paying $6.5k+ to go on 'vacation' in Detroit. You can go just about anywhere else in the world for that kind of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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