Request help with decision - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mrhouston · 07-14-2012, 08:11 PM

I bought my 2001 Z28, 5.7 new and took excellent care with it, no hot-rodding, frequent oil changes etc. I did have the rear main seal replaced and while down had the clutch and pressure plate replaced… thought it did not really need it. The car has 140,000 miles. Strangely, I started the car in the drive and a rod broke. I now have the option of a $6,000 engine replacement or selling it as is. I would appreciate you guys input. -Mike

hognutz · 07-15-2012, 01:30 AM

my .02

sell as is or keep it and put a hot cammed LS3 back in it. hard call to make really as it depends on how much you like the car.

480hp crate motor in there would make it a blast though.

rpepka · 07-15-2012, 06:31 AM

Get a quote from a different mechanic. That engine replacement should be 1/2 that cost.

kbar4782 · 07-15-2012, 07:00 AM

Yeah, there are some really good crate motors out there. It really does depend on how attached you are to that car

tpower · 07-15-2012, 07:52 AM

Crate motor is a great idea, sounds like you love that car

closs2sx · 07-15-2012, 10:28 AM

If you are fixing just to sell sell now if you want to keep the car go for it but understand you will never get your money back but that doest matter if intend to keep it

snapp32e · 07-15-2012, 10:49 AM

I dunno, with 140,000miles and no motor, what are you really going to get for it as it sits?? Not a lot I'm thinking. You've had the car 11 years already, took good care of it. I'm thinking you really never had any intention of selling it to begin with so why let this change your mind. Replace the engine and use this opportunity for a tranny check-up as well. You either sell it for nothing with no motor or swap the motor and loose money. Might as well fix it and enjoy it.

mrhouston · 07-15-2012, 10:53 AM

Thanks for your words of wisdom they echo mine and the research done. I hoped all you would give me some unrealistic Disney Land answer so I would not have to face reality. Cheers… Mike

snapp32e · 07-15-2012, 11:10 AM

Cheers and oh.....welcome to the site!!!!

RoketRdr · 07-15-2012, 11:33 AM

Why is this in the ZL1 section???

Oz ZL-1 · 07-15-2012, 12:00 PM

Sorry to hear about your motor... :( And its been living in the South this whole time right?? Up North underbodies don't last too long if driven in the winter conditions so they drive winter "beaters" or 4X4's then break out the hot rods in summer/spring. If interior is still in pretty good shape I vote for the replacement motor.

Then again, if you want something different (and can stomach the payments) go for new or nearly new. So.... w/that option you can help out your favorite auto manufacturer!!

07-14-2012, 08:11 PM	#1
mrhouston Drives: 2002 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 2	Request help with decision I bought my 2001 Z28, 5.7 new and took excellent care with it, no hot-rodding, frequent oil changes etc. I did have the rear main seal replaced and while down had the clutch and pressure plate replaced… thought it did not really need it. The car has 140,000 miles. Strangely, I started the car in the drive and a rod broke. I now have the option of a $6,000 engine replacement or selling it as is. I would appreciate you guys input. -Mike

07-15-2012, 01:30 AM	#2
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	my .02 sell as is or keep it and put a hot cammed LS3 back in it. hard call to make really as it depends on how much you like the car. 480hp crate motor in there would make it a blast though. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

07-15-2012, 06:31 AM	#3
rpepka Drives: 2013 ZL1 # 2195 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 965	Get a quote from a different mechanic. That engine replacement should be 1/2 that cost. __________________ http://www.sarasotahomestore.com/

07-15-2012, 07:52 AM	#5
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	Crate motor is a great idea, sounds like you love that car __________________

07-15-2012, 10:28 AM	#6
closs2sx Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 1,427	If you are fixing just to sell sell now if you want to keep the car go for it but understand you will never get your money back but that doest matter if intend to keep it __________________ On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual

07-15-2012, 07:00 AM	#4
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	Yeah, there are some really good crate motors out there. It really does depend on how attached you are to that car

07-15-2012, 10:49 AM	#7
snapp32e Drives: '81-Z28/'07-Tundra/'12-ZL1/'13-Jeep Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	I dunno, with 140,000miles and no motor, what are you really going to get for it as it sits?? Not a lot I'm thinking. You've had the car 11 years already, took good care of it. I'm thinking you really never had any intention of selling it to begin with so why let this change your mind. Replace the engine and use this opportunity for a tranny check-up as well. You either sell it for nothing with no motor or swap the motor and loose money. Might as well fix it and enjoy it. __________________ ZL1 #612

07-15-2012, 10:53 AM	#8
mrhouston Drives: 2002 Z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 2	Thank guys Thanks for your words of wisdom they echo mine and the research done. I hoped all you would give me some unrealistic Disney Land answer so I would not have to face reality. Cheers… Mike

07-15-2012, 11:10 AM	#9
snapp32e Drives: '81-Z28/'07-Tundra/'12-ZL1/'13-Jeep Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	Cheers and oh.....welcome to the site!!!! __________________ ZL1 #612

07-15-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
RoketRdr Drives: 2010 Duramax; 2012 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 387	Why is this in the ZL1 section???

07-15-2012, 12:00 PM	#11
Oz ZL-1 Mach 5 Drives: 13 ZL1 IOM #115 87 Grand National Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 181	Sorry to hear about your motor... :( And its been living in the South this whole time right?? Up North underbodies don't last too long if driven in the winter conditions so they drive winter "beaters" or 4X4's then break out the hot rods in summer/spring. If interior is still in pretty good shape I vote for the replacement motor. Then again, if you want something different (and can stomach the payments) go for new or nearly new. So.... w/that option you can help out your favorite auto manufacturer!!