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jackyl22 · 07-02-2012, 07:06 PM

I know Van he's an awesome guy and very good driver. He also put together one of the best heat exchangers on the market, C&R. I had one on my 11 GT500 and it was a huge upgrade from stock ... I also read the 13 GT500 had an upgraded heat exchanger from 11-12 but no where near C&R.

Fenderaddict2 · 07-02-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dekan513

if u read the youtube replies the gt500 guy said had had a few things done to the car, one being he changed the fluids.

My owners manual says to change fluid types before track use.

Sax1031 · 07-03-2012, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

My owners manual says to change fluid types before track use.

Most tracks tell you to change the fluid before you can come and run on them.

Betiwin · 07-03-2012, 09:25 AM

Ya I knew upping the boost in the Z was gonna have some consequences but wow it shows you pretty much take the road course ability away from the car. Way to much heat soak. So if you are the Autocross minded ZL1 buyer, looks like leaving higher boost might be for the drag strip/street guys. If not major cooling upgrades might be nessacary (heat exchanger/intercooler, TSTAT, Radiator, pump, bigger tank, and tune to turn it all on faster.)

newmoon · 07-04-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Betiwin

Ya I knew upping the boost in the Z was gonna have some consequences but wow it shows you pretty much take the road course ability away from the car. Way to much heat soak. So if you are the Autocross minded ZL1 buyer, looks like leaving higher boost might be for the drag strip/street guys. If not major cooling upgrades might be nessacary (heat exchanger/intercooler, TSTAT, Radiator, pump, bigger tank, and tune to turn it all on faster.)

Agreed might have been better off running the supercharger with the stock pulley and just giving the car a tune and header upgrade.

Sax1031 · 07-04-2012, 08:51 AM

Significant cooling upgrades are going to be needed in stock form if you plan on road racing the car.

Supercharged cars are far from ideal for that style of racing.

8cd03gro · 07-04-2012, 03:53 PM

I'd be interested to see what the zl1 and gt500 could do on e85. They'd run out of gas much quicker, but it helps with cooling a LOT, especially in heat soak situations.

imstillhere · 07-04-2012, 07:12 PM

good video,

cant wait to see more outcomes.

07-02-2012, 07:06 PM	#51
jackyl22 Jackyl Drives: 2012 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 155	I know Van he's an awesome guy and very good driver. He also put together one of the best heat exchangers on the market, C&R. I had one on my 11 GT500 and it was a huge upgrade from stock ... I also read the 13 GT500 had an upgraded heat exchanger from 11-12 but no where near C&R. __________________ Maggie TVS2300, Texas Speed CAM, CAI Intake, Stainless Works Long Tube Headers No Cats, Stainless Works Retro Cat Back Exhaust, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR Lowering Springs, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Subframe Bushings, BMR Differential Bushings, BMR Front & Rear Sway Bars with End Links, 3.91 Gears..... To be Continued

07-03-2012, 09:25 AM	#54
Betiwin Drives: CTS-V Coupe and GT500 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 173	Ya I knew upping the boost in the Z was gonna have some consequences but wow it shows you pretty much take the road course ability away from the car. Way to much heat soak. So if you are the Autocross minded ZL1 buyer, looks like leaving higher boost might be for the drag strip/street guys. If not major cooling upgrades might be nessacary (heat exchanger/intercooler, TSTAT, Radiator, pump, bigger tank, and tune to turn it all on faster.)

07-04-2012, 08:51 AM	#56
Sax1031 Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Elgin,SC Posts: 2,709	Significant cooling upgrades are going to be needed in stock form if you plan on road racing the car. Supercharged cars are far from ideal for that style of racing.

07-04-2012, 03:53 PM	#57
8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,010	I'd be interested to see what the zl1 and gt500 could do on e85. They'd run out of gas much quicker, but it helps with cooling a LOT, especially in heat soak situations.

07-04-2012, 07:12 PM	#58
imstillhere hey broski!!! Drives: saturn Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: TX Posts: 25	good video, cant wait to see more outcomes.