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KaBoom1701 · 10-02-2016, 11:39 AM

5k on your current car or 17' ZL1 or Z06.

Either will take car of your issues with pops.

ClarityCamaro · 10-02-2016, 12:58 PM

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5k on your current car or 17' ZL1 or Z06.

Either will take car of your issues with pops.

Just $5,000? Was thinking e85 upper pulley/lower pulley/ Injectors. And a new squash fuel system. Any other routes you guys would recommend?

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 10-02-2016, 05:37 PM

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Just $5,000? Was thinking e85 upper pulley/lower pulley/ Injectors. And a new squash fuel system. Any other routes you guys would recommend?

That will probably come in under 5k depending on the shop I'd guess.

ClarityCamaro · 10-02-2016, 10:22 PM

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That will probably come in under 5k depending on the shop I'd guess.

What should I add to max these motors/super chargers out? What is the max rwhp anyone know?

STUNNAH · 10-02-2016, 11:05 PM

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Just $5,000? Was thinking e85 upper pulley/lower pulley/ Injectors. And a new squash fuel system. Any other routes you guys would recommend?

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That will probably come in under 5k depending on the shop I'd guess.

Not even close to a novice, but if you look at the different options of packaged kits you'll get a better idea of the cost and you can build around what you already have...

E85 conversion: Sensor, injectors, and fuel system around 3k pro install and tune
Pulley's: upper, lower, plugs, idler relocation bracket, belt, catch can about $1,250.00 not including install or cost of tune if you have all the work done at the same time...

Pulley combination will determine the greatest HP gain...E85 will net a 40 to 50 HP gain...Total HP gains I would be afraid to guess...

Whoever, did your headers, nitrous and CAI should be able to give you definitive info related to your build...

Checkout: JRE, Lingenfelter, Vengeance Racing and other performance shop websites, as well, as they offer complete packages and installation...Those are only a few of the many shops available...Maybe one of the shops will see your thread and make you a deal that you can't refuse...

Snoman · 10-03-2016, 04:17 AM

We have several ZL1's hitting 9's in Houston with relatively zero expense as others have stated. I can't imagine spending money for a slower and heavier Hellcat out of the box and comparing some bolt ons to a 427 blueprinted with twins makes absolutely no sense. You've been down this 'want' list several times and need to find a builder you can trust and be done with it, there are more than a few in the Dallas area.

xnuyokr · 10-03-2016, 06:59 AM

I'm curious as to why you haven't pushed the Nitrous button yet at the track, (which is the one place you really should be doing it), as your looking to increase your horsepower, and especially since your dad is blowing your doors off!

ClarityCamaro · 10-03-2016, 08:35 AM

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I'm curious as to why you haven't pushed the Nitrous button yet at the track, (which is the one place you really should be doing it), as your looking to increase your horsepower, and especially since your dad is blowing your doors off!

I don't have the tires for it yet. Even though it does have a progressive controller. Just waiting. It's not that I don't trust my builder. I just need to make up my mind. Thanks for all the info. What shops in the Dallas area are you talking about?

xnuyokr · 10-03-2016, 08:47 AM

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I don't have the tires for it yet. Even though it does have a progressive controller. Just waiting. It's not that I don't trust my builder. I just need to make up my mind. Thanks for all the info. What shops in the Dallas area are you talking about?

Totally agree. You want to be totally comfortable and confident.

ClarityCamaro · 10-03-2016, 08:50 AM

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Totally agree. You want to be totally comfortable and confident.

Just waiting on some 17's or the 15 inch conversion with some bias plys tires. I've hit the nitrous once and was gliding/drifting down the track. Put on a different kind of show that's for sure. So until I get the tires I won't arm it again. Plus I have only been to the track a handful of times. So just mainly focusing on trying to launch my m6 the most.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 10-03-2016, 11:46 AM

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Just waiting on some 17's or the 15 inch conversion with some bias plys tires. I've hit the nitrous once and was gliding/drifting down the track. Put on a different kind of show that's for sure. So until I get the tires I won't arm it again. Plus I have only been to the track a handful of times. So just mainly focusing on trying to launch my m6 the most.

Are you on eagle F1s? If so, keep your 20"s for now and try an MT Et Street S/s in 305/35/20.

Also, Vengeance Racing is a great shop, have heard nothing but amazing things from them. Also there's Hennessey. They'll mod your car AND give you a warranty (But a lot of guys have lost respect for Hennessey due to them beating on customers cars for YouTube videos). There's a few more great shops that I can't think of down there, I'd google around and make some phone calls/emails. (Tbh you're lucky, up here in MI we only have 1 good choice and that's Livernois)

Snoman · 10-03-2016, 11:50 AM

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... What shops in the Dallas area are you talking about?

ADM and Texas Speed and Performance, both C5 sponsors

ClarityCamaro · 10-03-2016, 12:14 PM

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Are you on eagle F1s? If so, keep your 20"s for now and try an MT Et Street S/s in 305/35/20.

Also, Vengeance Racing is a great shop, have heard nothing but amazing things from them. Also there's Hennessey. They'll mod your car AND give you a warranty (But a lot of guys have lost respect for Hennessey due to them beating on customers cars for YouTube videos). There's a few more great shops that I can't think of down there, I'd google around and make some phone calls/emails. (Tbh you're lucky, up here in MI we only have 1 good choice and that's Livernois)

As stated above I have nittos 315/20. And I have talked to Andy a few times. Still deciding what route to take. He seems more reasonable that's for sure. And I have seen a few of his builds like Jesserayo. I will still do a little more research. But I promise once I decide to do a build it will be flawless.

G Money · 10-03-2016, 02:32 PM

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Just waiting on some 17's or the 15 inch conversion with some bias plys tires. I've hit the nitrous once and was gliding/drifting down the track. Put on a different kind of show that's for sure. So until I get the tires I won't arm it again. Plus I have only been to the track a handful of times. So just mainly focusing on trying to launch my m6 the most.

If you enjoy drag racing and will do it more than a couple times a year do the 15 inch conversion and put some bias ply tires on there.....530 RWHP is not going to get you in the mid 10's. You also have to learn how to launch your car with the M6. Anyone can drive an auto down the track....I have the Mark Carlyle conversion and very happy. You also asked about top HP. I have 1000rwhp on a stock block. With slicks 9.7's. With drag radials 10.4's.

10-02-2016, 11:39 AM	#15
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	5k on your current car or 17' ZL1 or Z06. Either will take car of your issues with pops. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-03-2016, 04:17 AM	#20
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	We have several ZL1's hitting 9's in Houston with relatively zero expense as others have stated. I can't imagine spending money for a slower and heavier Hellcat out of the box and comparing some bolt ons to a 427 blueprinted with twins makes absolutely no sense. You've been down this 'want' list several times and need to find a builder you can trust and be done with it, there are more than a few in the Dallas area. __________________ H-Town Camaro Club / HTCC Facebook / 2013 Dusk Registry

10-03-2016, 06:59 AM	#21
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	I'm curious as to why you haven't pushed the Nitrous button yet at the track, (which is the one place you really should be doing it), as your looking to increase your horsepower, and especially since your dad is blowing your doors off! __________________ Last edited by xnuyokr; 10-03-2016 at 07:12 AM.