Time-Lapse Corvette LS9 Build

Bick66

Every Corvette ZO6 LS7 and ZR1 LS9 engine is hand built by skilled tradesmen at the GM Powertrain facility in Wixom, Michigan. GM is now offering ZR1 and ZO6 customers the option of actually building their new high performance engine themselves before it’s installed in their very own new Corvette. Watch below as a 638 horsepower 6.2L super-charged LS9 Corvette ZR1 engine is assembled. I’d love to have an opportunity like this someday. How cool it would be to build your own badass LS motor in the Wixom plant and then later watch it get installed into your new Corvette on the assembly line in Bowling Green, Kentucky?

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Posted at 2:12 am in Chris Bicknell, Corvette, GM, LS7, LS9, Wixom Michigan, ZO6, ZR1

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retroman
Jul 13, 2010 at 1:34 pm

One doesn’t have to have working knowledge of an engine to build it. They just have to do exactly what they’re told to do. I know this because I’ve known several people who have worked at Ford’s engine plant in Cleveland. Most are average Joe’s who just need a job, and Ford paid well and was able to train them quickly. If Ford can train a Joe who doesn’t know or care squat about cars, then I’m sure GM should have no problem allowing an enthusiast who practically eats, sleeps, and breathes automobiles build his own engine. And I agree, it looks like alot of fun!!

trav20
Jul 13, 2010 at 12:55 pm

that looks really really fun. you must have to fork over a kidney to be able to do that.

Jen Dunnaway
Jul 13, 2010 at 12:17 pm

Love this! Though I can’t imagine they’d let some random schmo so much as breathe on the engine internals without some heavy babysitting. What would it do to their powertrain warranty? Like anything marketed as an “experience,” I’m guessing it’s a very carefully mediated deal.