Who is truly happy with the hp their Zl1 is making? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

big dave · 10-05-2013, 02:10 PM

The ZL1 is a great car. It has so much technology tied into its' structure. The thing is, horsepower is key. The ZL1 is quick..but is it quick enough? After a few trips to the track, I can say mine has gotten boring. Low 12s is cool, but low 11s would be even better.

Resisting the urge to molest this car has been an exercise in restraint. I want to keep my warranty. Though my car has gone into the 11s already, it's just not exciting. Every stock GT500 I've seen at the track has come dangerously close to hitting the wall. That's the kind of power I'm looking for.

NicKey · 10-05-2013, 02:28 PM

Cool and fun cars just as they are. However, for the Hi-Performance Junkies there is much more to be attained.

Once you've had the big HP its very difficult to live with going bacwards : )

The NicKey Stage I option adds 100 rwhp and our Stage II better than 200 rwhp.

I can remember when Camaros only had 200rwhp or less!

I'm not saying this as a shop owner, but as a ZL-1 owner.

Wezbad1 · 10-05-2013, 02:28 PM

It will never be enough. For every plateau you hit, it will get boring and you will spend more to reach a new level. Its just the way it is. Welcome to the world of speed and horsepower.

cam99 · 10-05-2013, 03:06 PM

Its a never ending cycle. I wouldn't be happy with a stock Zl1, not that mine is super modified, but that is me. I have to screw around with every car I have otherwise they just get boring. I am very happy with were mine is track wise (however stuck at 11.0 is very frustrating!) but even that is getting old. I am planning on doing some autocross or roadracing with it to mix things up. I've always been a 1/4 mile guy so it will be fun to try new things

Black cherry LS6 · 10-05-2013, 05:19 PM

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Once you've had the big HP its very difficult to live with going bacwards : )[/QUOTE]

You can say that again! I'm hooked and love the additional 200+rwhp!! It's hard to not want more.

big dave · 10-05-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cam99

Its a never ending cycle. I wouldn't be happy with a stock Zl1, not that mine is super modified, but that is me. I have to screw around with every car I have otherwise they just get boring. I am very happy with were mine is track wise (however stuck at 11.0 is very frustrating!) but even that is getting old. I am planning on doing some autocross or roadracing with it to mix things up. I've always been a 1/4 mile guy so it will be fun to try new things

I think I will pattern my Z around yours..minus skinnies. 12.0s is very boring. Thankfully my other street car runs 10.9s.

bumblebeecamaro · 10-05-2013, 08:19 PM

My stock ZL1's HP has become boring to me. It is nice though having a warranty which means if my LSA grenades then it's on GM's dime. That piece of mind is how I deal with being bored of "only" 580HP. lol

So for now I spend my money on mods that don't affect my car's warranty which means it makes my Z a little different from the stock crowds.

motorhead · 10-05-2013, 08:32 PM

I'm very happy with mine. 580HP is more than enough for a street car. I wish it was about 800 pound lighter though.

Sven59 · 10-05-2013, 08:53 PM

Funny, the most powerful Camaro ever produced and already it isn't enough!

StealthZL1 · 10-05-2013, 09:05 PM

I've got more than enough HP for cruising around Vegas and back and forth to the LA area. I saw a small increase in HP after installing my Roto-Fab cold air intake. I have no complaints.

white ZL1 · 10-05-2013, 10:24 PM

These cars feel so smooth that they don't feel like 580hp in my opinion. And the weight doesn't help either.
My SS felt a whole lot faster than the ZL1 does, a whole lot. And it was only 430rwhp.

That said, I'm ready for a bit more power too.

AMMUSCLE · 10-05-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by big dave

The ZL1 is a great car. It has so much technology tied into its' structure. The thing is, horsepower is key. The ZL1 is quick..but is it quick enough? After a few trips to the track, I can say mine has gotten boring. Low 12s is cool, but low 11s would be even better.

Resisting the urge to molest this car has been an exercise in restraint. I want to keep my warrentee. Though my car has gone into the 11s already, it's just not exciting. Every stock GT500 I've seen at the track has come dangerously close to hitting the wall. That's the kind of power I'm looking for.

HP is so addicting

Just like crack, never get enough

More is better

Sorry honey the bank account is empty

I promise I'll stop after this mod

Ok so I lied but this is it really I swear on my Pickup truck( never swear on your ZL1)

What now an intervention with your family, I hope you called my friends from Camaro5

el ess A · 10-05-2013, 11:14 PM

I dunno. I'm kinda satisfied with it. I'm past my prime for the "need for speed". That's why I opted for the 'vert. I still love the power it has, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't have to be the baddest kid on the block to appreciate it.

JackalopeZL1 · 10-05-2013, 11:18 PM

I have owned mine 2 days.. SO far so good..lol

10-05-2013, 02:10 PM	#1
big dave Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,052	Who is truly happy with the hp their Zl1 is making? The ZL1 is a great car. It has so much technology tied into its' structure. The thing is, horsepower is key. The ZL1 is quick..but is it quick enough? After a few trips to the track, I can say mine has gotten boring. Low 12s is cool, but low 11s would be even better. Resisting the urge to molest this car has been an exercise in restraint. I want to keep my warranty. Though my car has gone into the 11s already, it's just not exciting. Every stock GT500 I've seen at the track has come dangerously close to hitting the wall. That's the kind of power I'm looking for. __________________ '17 ZL1 10.99@129 stock. 4225# raceweight. Best 60'- 1.66 on factory tires. 10.48@132 E50, intake and tune. 4270 lbs https://youtu.be/EyHtdH9XOkY https://youtu.be/Lcu41obbTf8 '13 ZL1 BRM A6. 11.591 @ 119.2 factory stock with a 1.68 60'! Best stock mph 121.8. 11.29 @ 123 RotoFab, drag radials and skinnies. 4360# raceweight. http://youtu.be/yggIA3C_kkA 2014... back to stock http://youtu.be/spQLaTWbThs 2013... stock & RotoFab Last edited by big dave; 10-06-2013 at 07:38 AM.

10-05-2013, 03:06 PM	#4
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	Its a never ending cycle. I wouldn't be happy with a stock Zl1, not that mine is super modified, but that is me. I have to screw around with every car I have otherwise they just get boring. I am very happy with were mine is track wise (however stuck at 11.0 is very frustrating!) but even that is getting old. I am planning on doing some autocross or roadracing with it to mix things up. I've always been a 1/4 mile guy so it will be fun to try new things __________________ 2012 CTF ZL1-stock 2012 ZL1 (sold) JRE 75rwhp kit catless ported lsa TB 11.04 @ 128.35 on hoosier drs and skinnies @ PRP with 1100DA

10-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#5
Black cherry LS6 Drives: '70 LS6, '70 Judge, '13 ZL1 Nickey Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 46 View My Garage	[QUOTE= Once you've had the big HP its very difficult to live with going bacwards : )[/QUOTE] You can say that again! I'm hooked and love the additional 200+rwhp!! It's hard to not want more. __________________ Toys: 2013 Summit White ZL1 w/Nickey Stage II 1970 Black Cherry Chevelle LS6 1970 Orbit Orange GTO Judge Ram Air III Last edited by Black cherry LS6; 10-05-2013 at 05:32 PM.

10-05-2013, 08:19 PM	#7
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	My stock ZL1's HP has become boring to me. It is nice though having a warranty which means if my LSA grenades then it's on GM's dime. That piece of mind is how I deal with being bored of "only" 580HP. lol So for now I spend my money on mods that don't affect my car's warranty which means it makes my Z a little different from the stock crowds. __________________

10-05-2013, 08:53 PM	#9
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Funny, the most powerful Camaro ever produced and already it isn't enough! __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

10-05-2013, 02:28 PM	#2
NicKey Drives: Nickey Super Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 1,668	Cool and fun cars just as they are. However, for the Hi-Performance Junkies there is much more to be attained. Once you've had the big HP its very difficult to live with going bacwards : ) The NicKey Stage I option adds 100 rwhp and our Stage II better than 200 rwhp. I can remember when Camaros only had 200rwhp or less! I'm not saying this as a shop owner, but as a ZL-1 owner.

10-05-2013, 02:28 PM	#3
Wezbad1 Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2001 Viper GTS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Tracy, Ca Posts: 92	It will never be enough. For every plateau you hit, it will get boring and you will spend more to reach a new level. Its just the way it is. Welcome to the world of speed and horsepower.

10-05-2013, 08:32 PM	#8
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I'm very happy with mine. 580HP is more than enough for a street car. I wish it was about 800 pound lighter though.

10-05-2013, 09:05 PM	#10
StealthZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 321 View My Garage	I've got more than enough HP for cruising around Vegas and back and forth to the LA area. I saw a small increase in HP after installing my Roto-Fab cold air intake. I have no complaints.

10-05-2013, 10:24 PM	#11
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	These cars feel so smooth that they don't feel like 580hp in my opinion. And the weight doesn't help either. My SS felt a whole lot faster than the ZL1 does, a whole lot. And it was only 430rwhp. That said, I'm ready for a bit more power too.

10-05-2013, 11:14 PM	#13
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,565	I dunno. I'm kinda satisfied with it. I'm past my prime for the "need for speed". That's why I opted for the 'vert. I still love the power it has, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't have to be the baddest kid on the block to appreciate it. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

10-05-2013, 11:18 PM	#14
JackalopeZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 481	I have owned mine 2 days.. SO far so good..lol __________________ 2013 Silver ZL1