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BlackWidow24 · 02-16-2017, 10:52 PM

Hello guys, just seeing if i could get some input on a drag pack set up for my 13 zl-1. I know the smallest we can fit on the rear without a conversion is 17", is there going to be a huge difference between 17 and 15" wheels? just trying to see if i can get away without spending an extra 1500 for a conversion kit. car currently makes 600 rwhp and i need to dead hook in the street. Thank you in advance for any info you veterans can give!!

ZL W0N · 02-20-2017, 12:54 PM

A 17x10.5 or 17x11 wheel with a 315/45/17 drag radial should work perfectly.

nighttowl · 02-20-2017, 01:38 PM

I believe for 17" wheels you have to use the weld or bogart wheel made for the camaro with special lower control arms for clearance.

EvilZL1 · 02-20-2017, 02:52 PM

15" looks so good with so much meat though...

Davidd_SS · 02-20-2017, 03:28 PM

Go with a C5 z06 rear wheel or a front C6 Z06 wheel. if its just a track pack your looking for.

BlackWidow24 · 02-20-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nighttowl

I believe for 17" wheels you have to use the weld or bogart wheel made for the camaro with special lower control arms for clearance.

I did not know you needed to to change out the lca for the welds and bogarts, i thought that was mainly for 16" v6 brakes or the race star wheels? Anyone have more info on this?

NVERL8TE · 02-20-2017, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackWidow24

I did not know you needed to to change out the lca for the welds and bogarts, i thought that was mainly for 16" v6 brakes or the race star wheels? Anyone have more info on this?

I have 17" bogarts and didn't need to change, tie back or adjust anything.

BlackWidow24 · 04-27-2017, 04:27 PM

little update for you guys I ended up going with 17x10.5 welds with the m/t et street r 305/45/17......... and let me tell you this animal dead HOOKS from a dig in the street!!!

deeds · 04-28-2017, 12:57 AM

17'' welds here also didnt have to change or tie anything back

02-16-2017, 10:52 PM	#1
BlackWidow24 Drives: ZL-1 653rwhp/640rwtq Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: rochester, NY Posts: 141 View My Garage	Rear brake conversion? Hello guys, just seeing if i could get some input on a drag pack set up for my 13 zl-1. I know the smallest we can fit on the rear without a conversion is 17", is there going to be a huge difference between 17 and 15" wheels? just trying to see if i can get away without spending an extra 1500 for a conversion kit. car currently makes 600 rwhp and i need to dead hook in the street. Thank you in advance for any info you veterans can give!!

02-20-2017, 12:54 PM	#2
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	A 17x10.5 or 17x11 wheel with a 315/45/17 drag radial should work perfectly. __________________

02-20-2017, 01:38 PM	#3
nighttowl Sarcasm loading -------- Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1,806 View My Garage	I believe for 17" wheels you have to use the weld or bogart wheel made for the camaro with special lower control arms for clearance. __________________ "The salesman actually told me to stop getting it sideways during the test drive" 2018 MBM ZL1 1LE - Stock 2014 CRT ZL1 574 rwhp, 537 rwtq - SOLD 2010 IBM SS Camaro VVT L99 w/ TR6060 swap, 489 rwhp, 444 rwtq - SOLD

02-20-2017, 02:52 PM	#4
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	15" looks so good with so much meat though... __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

02-20-2017, 03:28 PM	#5
Davidd_SS Drives: LSX FTW Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 526	Go with a C5 z06 rear wheel or a front C6 Z06 wheel. if its just a track pack your looking for. __________________ #Gapped

04-27-2017, 04:27 PM	#8
BlackWidow24 Drives: ZL-1 653rwhp/640rwtq Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: rochester, NY Posts: 141 View My Garage	little update for you guys I ended up going with 17x10.5 welds with the m/t et street r 305/45/17......... and let me tell you this animal dead HOOKS from a dig in the street!!!

04-28-2017, 12:57 AM	#9
deeds Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: nj Posts: 142	17'' welds here also didnt have to change or tie anything back __________________ 675RWHP 622RWTQ Jannetty Tuned 10.76 @ 131.6 1.6 0-60"