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Z28Ruthless · 07-15-2020, 03:57 PM

Hey guys, I'm new the the forum here. Just to give a little intro I live in SE Minnesota and operate a Collision Repair/Custom Paint shop with my father. American Muscle cars have always been my personal favorite, especially regarding the Camaro. My dad owns a 69' Camaro that had a Z/28 302 swap. Unfortunately he tore the car down to do some repairs and it has been back together since. (RIP) He still plans to finish the project at some point but who knows when that will be ha. As for myself I currently own a 1999 Honda Civic Si that I have done everything myself to. I have had plenty of experience with high powered cars but have yet to own one of my own, that will change soon enough as I am dead set on getting a 14-15 Z/28. Just wanted to ask and get some pointers as to what I should truly look for when I am ready and able to finally make the purchase. I have done a bit of research so I know about the head issues and what have ya. Mileage to me isn't a huge concern as I plan to keep the car forever and bring it out for Road Course Test/Track days. Also, I know I will have to travel (more than likely) so that is not much of a concern either.
Sorry for the long post, I look forward to hearing for all of you!
Thanks!

1970judge · 07-15-2020, 04:53 PM

Sounds like you know what you want, and I dont blame you. I would look at signs of previous tracking on the rotors. Thats about all the concern I had back when I purchased mine other than the obvious: clean history, no wrecks, etc.

joelster · 07-15-2020, 05:39 PM

Well if you did a lot of research you'll find that most of the head issues are with LS7's in the C6 Z06 and not the 14-15 Z/28's. The issue was supposedly caught in 2011 and corrected shortly after. But you'll still have shops that swear Z/28 heads are bad, and others that swear they are fine. Poke around enough and you'll find that there's only been a handful of Z/28 engines go bad, out of 1750-ish cars built, and of the ones that went bad only 1 or 2 were traced back to valvetrain issues.

But anyways, welcome to the board, and go buy that black one that got hit in the showroom. It's up for $34k or something along those lines.

Z28Ruthless · 07-15-2020, 10:37 PM

You have a link to that one my chance? White is my preferred color, but Id take a black one for a good deal and just wrap it probably ha.

Z28Ruthless · 07-15-2020, 10:39 PM

Also, thanks for the welcoming me to the forum!

olblue75 · 07-16-2020, 01:56 AM

Since the brakes are so expensive you might want to do a iron rotor conversion not the cheapest initially but those CCM rotors and pads are a spendy consumables.

joelster · 07-16-2020, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

Since the brakes are so expensive you might want to do a iron rotor conversion not the cheapest initially but those CCM rotors and pads are a spendy consumables.

The rotors are expensive but they last a really long time.

Here's the black one for sale:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...8175600015604/

Crush · 07-16-2020, 08:22 AM

Agreed black Ax’s are the best!

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555575

j o n · 07-16-2020, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Z28Ruthless

You have a link to that one my chance? White is my preferred color, but Id take a black one for a good deal and just wrap it probably ha.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...08175600015604

Jay-V · 07-16-2020, 08:51 AM

I've had mine about a month. You're gonna love it. Others here know TONS more than I do about these cars. So I'm not gonna have any additional insight on the "what to look for" question.

But what I do know and (and have a lot of experience in) is how markets work. My only piece of advice is this. If you see a car you like and the price is reasonable, don't f*ck around. Buy it. There's enough people out there who know about these cars (and have deep pockets) that the market recognizes value VERY quickly. If you hesitate, somebody else is gonna buy it in front of you.

pzero · 07-16-2020, 09:14 AM

Welcome future Z owner. You'll find a lot of info here on the forum form other Z owners. Also there are tons of article about the Z becoming classic collector in the future. I've noticed if the price is right the Z will go quick. If the price is high, it will stick around for a while. At the same time it's high because it's been well taken care of. What you pay is what you get, saying goes. Good luck and hope you'll find one soon. Just here on the forum there's about 5 for sale right now.

My old quote:

"Driving a Honda is like having a really nice girlfriend, pleasant to be with all the time, driving a Z/28 is like having a bad ass mistress, you can only see her once in a while, she will tear your ass up."

Jay-V · 07-16-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by pzero

"Driving a Honda is like having a really nice girlfriend, pleasant to be with all the time, driving a Z/28 is like having a bad ass mistress, you can only see her once in a while, she will tear your ass up."

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Z28Ruthless · 07-16-2020, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pzero

My old quote:

"Driving a Honda is like having a really nice girlfriend, pleasant to be with all the time, driving a Z/28 is like having a bad ass mistress, you can only see her once in a while, she will tear your ass up."

I couldn't have said it better myself. I still honestly enjoy driving the car, but I am ready to move on to what I have always wanted.

This is my current "fun car" below. I like using different color combinations that you don't see everyday. Car was made to please me, not others ha.

X77-69z28 · 07-16-2020, 04:46 PM

Tim, we will have your ass in an embroidered Recaro before you know it!
Buddy

07-15-2020, 03:57 PM	#1
Z28Ruthless Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: SE Minnesota Posts: 46	New to the forum! Introduction/questions regarding future Z28 purchase Hey guys, I'm new the the forum here. Just to give a little intro I live in SE Minnesota and operate a Collision Repair/Custom Paint shop with my father. American Muscle cars have always been my personal favorite, especially regarding the Camaro. My dad owns a 69' Camaro that had a Z/28 302 swap. Unfortunately he tore the car down to do some repairs and it has been back together since. (RIP) He still plans to finish the project at some point but who knows when that will be ha. As for myself I currently own a 1999 Honda Civic Si that I have done everything myself to. I have had plenty of experience with high powered cars but have yet to own one of my own, that will change soon enough as I am dead set on getting a 14-15 Z/28. Just wanted to ask and get some pointers as to what I should truly look for when I am ready and able to finally make the purchase. I have done a bit of research so I know about the head issues and what have ya. Mileage to me isn't a huge concern as I plan to keep the car forever and bring it out for Road Course Test/Track days. Also, I know I will have to travel (more than likely) so that is not much of a concern either. Sorry for the long post, I look forward to hearing for all of you! Thanks!

07-15-2020, 05:39 PM	#3
joelster Drives: '94 Z28+ '15 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 1,282	Well if you did a lot of research you'll find that most of the head issues are with LS7's in the C6 Z06 and not the 14-15 Z/28's. The issue was supposedly caught in 2011 and corrected shortly after. But you'll still have shops that swear Z/28 heads are bad, and others that swear they are fine. Poke around enough and you'll find that there's only been a handful of Z/28 engines go bad, out of 1750-ish cars built, and of the ones that went bad only 1 or 2 were traced back to valvetrain issues. But anyways, welcome to the board, and go buy that black one that got hit in the showroom. It's up for $34k or something along those lines. __________________ 1973 Mach 1, 351C cruiser '15 Z/28 Red Hot, A/C 1980 Z28- resto-mod project 1979 Y84 Trans Am 1986 IROC-Z

07-16-2020, 01:56 AM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Since the brakes are so expensive you might want to do a iron rotor conversion not the cheapest initially but those CCM rotors and pads are a spendy consumables. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

07-16-2020, 09:14 AM	#11
pzero Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 #968 Silver Ice M Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 365	Welcome future Z owner. You'll find a lot of info here on the forum form other Z owners. Also there are tons of article about the Z becoming classic collector in the future. I've noticed if the price is right the Z will go quick. If the price is high, it will stick around for a while. At the same time it's high because it's been well taken care of. What you pay is what you get, saying goes. Good luck and hope you'll find one soon. Just here on the forum there's about 5 for sale right now. My old quote: "Driving a Honda is like having a really nice girlfriend, pleasant to be with all the time, driving a Z/28 is like having a bad ass mistress, you can only see her once in a while, she will tear your ass up." __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Honda CRV 2.0L 2015 Chevy Z/28 7.0L 2016 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L Past Cars: 1976 Chevy Malibu Classic 5.7L 1985 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Blazer 5.7L 1989 Chevy IROC-Z 5.7L 1995 Chevy 2DR 4x4 Tahoe 5.7L 2005 Chevy 4DR Tahoe 5.3L Last edited by pzero; 07-16-2020 at 10:08 AM.

07-16-2020, 04:46 PM	#14
X77-69z28 Drives: 69 Z/28, 70 Z28, 99SS, 15 Z/28 2018 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 403	Tim, we will have your ass in an embroidered Recaro before you know it! Buddy __________________ Buddy 69 Z/28 burnished brown, m-21 owned since 1978 70Z/28 forest green M40 CE block PROJECT 99 SS hugger orange 6spd no t-tops 1 of 54 15 Z/28 white AC, radio

07-15-2020, 04:53 PM	#2
1970judge Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 1,148	Sounds like you know what you want, and I dont blame you. I would look at signs of previous tracking on the rotors. Thats about all the concern I had back when I purchased mine other than the obvious: clean history, no wrecks, etc.

07-15-2020, 10:37 PM	#4
Z28Ruthless Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: SE Minnesota Posts: 46	You have a link to that one my chance? White is my preferred color, but Id take a black one for a good deal and just wrap it probably ha.

07-15-2020, 10:39 PM	#5
Z28Ruthless Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: SE Minnesota Posts: 46	Also, thanks for the welcoming me to the forum!

07-16-2020, 08:22 AM	#8
Crush Drives: 2015 Z28 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Motor City Posts: 55	Agreed black Ax’s are the best! https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555575

07-16-2020, 08:51 AM	#10
Jay-V Drives: 2014 Z/28 #301, 2018 Rubicon Join Date: May 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 31 View My Garage	I've had mine about a month. You're gonna love it. Others here know TONS more than I do about these cars. So I'm not gonna have any additional insight on the "what to look for" question. But what I do know and (and have a lot of experience in) is how markets work. My only piece of advice is this. If you see a car you like and the price is reasonable, don't f*ck around. Buy it. There's enough people out there who know about these cars (and have deep pockets) that the market recognizes value VERY quickly. If you hesitate, somebody else is gonna buy it in front of you.