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axnhose · 02-08-2014, 11:37 PM

Just sent my ZL1 into the shop to get some engine mods done. It baselined at 510RWHP with no tune, and just a Roto-Fab CAI. We have some preliminary results, and it made more than 700+RWHP. I don't have the exact specs of what was done, or the numbers yet, but its safe to say that once its tuned, it will crest 750hp. Stay "tuned" for the results.

Results are in, and boy did Rick produce the numbers. There is still some power to be found, but this is a safe tune, since the factory rods and pistons are the weak link in the ZL1 chain. But even in safe mode, the factory clutch is my crutch now, so with all this new power, I am gonna need one of his 2 disc clutch setups. Dammit, he made me too much power!!!

Once he sends me the laundry list of all the mods, I will post them here for you ALL to see. He didn't tell me how much boost it was making to make that kind of power, but it is still on a safe tune.

Here is a short version, as he might have done more....

Trick Flow 255 heads
Ported intake manifold
Ported blower and snout
Ported factory throttle body
Custom cam
ATI balancer and 8.6 lower pulley
2.55 blower pulley
LPE isolator
80lb injectors
Roto-Fab CAI
Moroso oil separator
AR 1 7/8 stainless headers and 3" exhaust with stock mufflers

Scroll down for the results......

cdjnight · 02-09-2014, 12:25 AM

What are all the mods

2011shelby · 02-09-2014, 12:29 AM

Plan on pushing it further than that?
Seems like a lot of work.

Misterleeman · 02-09-2014, 09:02 PM

Looks like the heads are off, not sure how that is "bolt on".

TripleBlkZL1 · 02-10-2014, 07:29 AM

Trick flow heads and ported snout... those are not considered "bolt on" mods

Very nice numbers though!

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-10-2014, 08:25 AM

here we go...lol! I didn't start this...

jessrayo · 02-10-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

here we go...lol! I didn't start this...

LMAO.... Yeah, I think when you change the heads it is considered internal modifications. Great looking motor though. You are going to be in the big boy class my friend. Keep us informed on what it does on the dyno and on the track.

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-10-2014, 10:34 AM

Just the ported snout stuff...lol! As I said, I'm o.k. with a "bolt on" ported snout in many threads.

HDRDTD · 02-10-2014, 10:39 AM

Perhaps as long as something doesn't have to be modified/machined, and just needs to be 'assembled', it's considered by the OP to be a 'bolt on'.

again, lets not get back into that age old argument, lets just see what kind of gains he ends up with.

LS1 Fun · 02-10-2014, 12:46 PM

Nice man! Can't wait for the finished results/pics!

And technically, the heads/snout are held on by "bolts" and are "bolted" to the motor. The bottom end didn't move.

Chevrolade · 02-10-2014, 01:13 PM

Man who cares what's a bolt on or not just look at that power! Congrats man kick ass set up I run the same heads and they are great!

HDRDTD · 02-10-2014, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS1 Fun

Nice man! Can't wait for the finished results/pics!

And technically, the heads/snout are held on by "bolts" and are "bolted" to the motor. The bottom end didn't move.

My bottom end hasn't moved in quite a while.

cam99 · 02-10-2014, 04:42 PM

So what isn't a bolt on for zl1's...

Whos_Drivin · 02-10-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cam99

So what isn't a bolt on for zl1's...

The driver, but that's about it.

02-08-2014, 11:37 PM	#1
axnhose Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 122 View My Garage	ZL1 engine mods 300 RWHP GAIN!! VIDEO!! Just sent my ZL1 into the shop to get some engine mods done. It baselined at 510RWHP with no tune, and just a Roto-Fab CAI. We have some preliminary results, and it made more than 700+RWHP. I don't have the exact specs of what was done, or the numbers yet, but its safe to say that once its tuned, it will crest 750hp. Stay "tuned" for the results. Results are in, and boy did Rick produce the numbers. There is still some power to be found, but this is a safe tune, since the factory rods and pistons are the weak link in the ZL1 chain. But even in safe mode, the factory clutch is my crutch now, so with all this new power, I am gonna need one of his 2 disc clutch setups. Dammit, he made me too much power!!! Once he sends me the laundry list of all the mods, I will post them here for you ALL to see. He didn't tell me how much boost it was making to make that kind of power, but it is still on a safe tune. Here is a short version, as he might have done more.... Trick Flow 255 heads Ported intake manifold Ported blower and snout Ported factory throttle body Custom cam ATI balancer and 8.6 lower pulley 2.55 blower pulley LPE isolator 80lb injectors Roto-Fab CAI Moroso oil separator AR 1 7/8 stainless headers and 3" exhaust with stock mufflers Scroll down for the results...... Attached Images Last edited by axnhose; 04-28-2014 at 05:42 PM.

02-09-2014, 12:25 AM	#2
cdjnight Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa Posts: 266	What are all the mods __________________

02-10-2014, 07:29 AM	#5
TripleBlkZL1 Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 & 18 2500HD Duramax Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 733 View My Garage	Trick flow heads and ported snout... those are not considered "bolt on" mods Very nice numbers though! __________________ Procharged 2018 ZL1 A10 2018 2500HD Duramax

02-10-2014, 08:25 AM	#6
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	here we go...lol! I didn't start this... __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-10-2014, 10:34 AM	#8
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Just the ported snout stuff...lol! As I said, I'm o.k. with a "bolt on" ported snout in many threads. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-09-2014, 12:29 AM	#3
2011shelby Drives: 2011ShelbyGT500 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 293	Plan on pushing it further than that? Seems like a lot of work.

02-09-2014, 09:02 PM	#4
Misterleeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 84	Looks like the heads are off, not sure how that is "bolt on".

02-10-2014, 10:39 AM	#9
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Perhaps as long as something doesn't have to be modified/machined, and just needs to be 'assembled', it's considered by the OP to be a 'bolt on'. again, lets not get back into that age old argument, lets just see what kind of gains he ends up with.

02-10-2014, 12:46 PM	#10
LS1 Fun Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA, USA Posts: 128	Nice man! Can't wait for the finished results/pics! And technically, the heads/snout are held on by "bolts" and are "bolted" to the motor. The bottom end didn't move. __________________ 1974 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 2002 Camaro Z28 A4 \| 10.80 @ 131 \| 383ci, D1SC, 4L80E, 9" 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 \| 12.62 @ 113 \| Stock SOLD 2017 Lexus GS350F*

02-10-2014, 01:13 PM	#11
Chevrolade Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 1,050	Man who cares what's a bolt on or not just look at that power! Congrats man kick ass set up I run the same heads and they are great!

02-10-2014, 04:42 PM	#13
cam99 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: pittsburgh area Posts: 1,426	So what isn't a bolt on for zl1's... __________________ 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