05-16-2019, 10:00 PM | #1 |
Z/28 head swap/removal
Pulling the trigger on the AHP package 4 heads. And while there are plenty of great DIY’s on other forums and YouTube regarding the c6 Z06, there’s isn’t much if anything at all specifically for the Z/28. For instance the removal/relocating of the c6 power steering pump is a huge PITA and luckily we don’t have that problem due to the EPS. Are there any other things that are specific to our cars I need to take into consideration before diving into this project?
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05-17-2019, 08:58 AM | #2 |
Drives: 2014 Z28 Black 2010 WF1 Stohr Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Metrowest Boston
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Very easy job, I just did a cam and WCCH did my heads. I used ARP head bolts and balancer bolt. I also looked for videos nothing on our cars. |
05-17-2019, 09:37 AM | #3 |
You did the head install yourself as well? It doesn’t seem all that hard at all. Just making sure there’s nothing I’m missing before I start tearing it down. Which arp studs did you use btw? The 234-4317’s?
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05-17-2019, 10:24 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 Z28 Black 2010 WF1 Stohr Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Metrowest Boston
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Yes I removed the heads sent them for guides and exhaust valves and change the springs for the new cam and reinstalled them. very easy job.
i used bolts not studs as Im staying NA. I can look at part#s when I get home tonight. Only thing i would do different Is remove the radiator,fans and coolers as one unit for cam removal and install |
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05-18-2019, 07:56 AM | #6 |
Drives: 14' Red Z/28 #336 Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Northen Indiana
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I did mine as well, a lift will make it much easier for exhaust etc and lower around front of engine. Cam change I sold my a/c machine and ended up taking the radiator pack apart in the car so I wouldn't loose the freon and that turned out to be a job that I won't do again, it would be much easier to have the freon recovered then just lift out the Radiator pack all together. Of course if your car does not have A/C then that would make things a little easier. Also I ended up loosening the oil pan so I wouldn't damage the pan gasket around the front by removing and installing front cover, again much easier on a lift because some of the pan bolts can be a little tricky to get to....hope this helps some
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05-19-2019, 03:43 PM | #7 | |
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06-19-2019, 06:21 PM | #8 |
So I’m at the end of this swap and I have to say it wasn’t too bad. Just label everything and keep track of all your parts/tools. Would you guys be interested in a z/28 specific DIY? I know a lot of us (myself included) use this one.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-headswap.html And honestly that piece of info was indispensable. But it’s for a ZO6 and not a z/28, which means there are a few steps that don’t apply. |
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06-19-2019, 09:40 PM | #9 | |
Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Republic of Texas
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06-20-2019, 01:04 PM | #10 |
Drives: Black 2015 Z28 #457 Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Dallas, TX
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yes please post a DIY if you can
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06-22-2019, 09:48 AM | #11 |
DIY IS LIVE!
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american heritage performance, diy, heads, swap, z/28 |
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