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E. Bryant · 07-19-2016, 01:34 PM

I'm running the JRE 650 RWHP setup (9.55" lower pulley, cam, headers, high-flow cats, injectors). The car has an AFCO heat exchanger and stock radiator. During the last open-track day that I did at Gingerman, the air temp was in the low 80s. Coolant temps never went above 240F; oil temps were around 280F which is warmer than I'd like but probably not dangerous. IAT2 varies but maxes out around 130F. This is on a course where I am WOT for about 35 seconds per 105-second lap, so it's pretty tough on the car - much tougher than anything that one could experience on the street without immediate legal consequences.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 07-19-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JayIOMZL1

What shop are you looking to do your tune? I'm looking at simular upgrades, CAI, headers, lower pulley. I am in SE MI as well.

Alternative Auto Performance (Located on Gratiot just north of 23 Mile if you know where that is). Lidio has been doing these kinds of things for some 20+ years. He used to be Ford only but has been doing LS engines with great results for the last decade. He's well known at the strip for well done and reliable cars.

merrell13 · 07-20-2016, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

Wrong!

Fan speed only. Read Jannety post.

ZO6 Bryan · 07-20-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by merrell13

Fan speed only. Read Jannety post.

I tune these things too. Better than most "pros". So I don't give a crap what Jannetty says.

I'm not going to look for the post, but most likely you misinterpreted it.

ABADZL1 · 07-21-2016, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by merrell13

Fan speed only. Read Jannety post.

Jannetty said that fan speed controls running temp. He didnt say it was not tunable. RE-READ his post. And it can be changed in the tune file under the fan settings.

Deez-zl1 · 07-28-2016, 08:35 PM

Whatever you plan, include injectors. And error on the side of caution as far as injector size. Adding mods to these cars is like an addiction. Enjoy!!!

mdntmank · 07-29-2016, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Yeah I've pestered the dyno shop about the injectors a few times, questioned their knowledge if you will, they all say that at this level of power (580-600 RWHP), the stock injectors are just fine.
I'm thinking I'll get the mods listed above done, possibly in addition to a lower pulley and a HX upgrade. Anyone know what a HX upgrade will run for something not too crazy?

Injectors you will be upgrading definitely

07-19-2016, 01:34 PM	#15
E. Bryant Gearhead Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 252	I'm running the JRE 650 RWHP setup (9.55" lower pulley, cam, headers, high-flow cats, injectors). The car has an AFCO heat exchanger and stock radiator. During the last open-track day that I did at Gingerman, the air temp was in the low 80s. Coolant temps never went above 240F; oil temps were around 280F which is warmer than I'd like but probably not dangerous. IAT2 varies but maxes out around 130F. This is on a course where I am WOT for about 35 seconds per 105-second lap, so it's pretty tough on the car - much tougher than anything that one could experience on the street without immediate legal consequences. __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 M6 - JRE 650 RWHP kit, AFCO heat exchanger, JPSS V4 aero, Z28 wheels for the twisties and Weld big-n-littles for the dragstrip. 11.193@128.13 in 515' DA

07-28-2016, 08:35 PM	#20
Deez-zl1 Drives: 2013 camaro zl1 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: North florida Posts: 86	Whatever you plan, include injectors. And error on the side of caution as far as injector size. Adding mods to these cars is like an addiction. Enjoy!!!