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Frankzl1 · 06-28-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1DREAM

so the automatics are having problems? what are the other indications of trouble with the transmission? I want to know I am considering the automatic?

your input Tpower ?? thanks brother

Apparently is an issue with the torque converters after breaking period, i noticed this issue at around 1900 miles and I believe that TPower' started around the same amount of miles.

hightower · 06-28-2012, 08:25 AM

Hell yeah!

That's what I wanna hear!

Deki · 06-28-2012, 08:25 AM

Not happy to hear about the torque converter issue, but I'm very glad to see people actually driving their ZL1s. I saw a black one in my neck of the woods here, looked mean as all hell.

Taser Deployed · 06-28-2012, 08:41 AM

I put mine on the dyno and it came in at 440 rwhp. If it was in tour mode when I dyno'd it would that make a difference? I haven't noticed any surging.

adamgl · 06-28-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

I put mine on the dyno and it came in at 440 rwhp. If it was in tour mode when I dyno'd it would that make a difference? I haven't noticed any surging.

It shouldn't make much difference. You have a problem. Should be around 475-490 for auto and around 510 for manual.

Taser Deployed · 06-28-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by adamgl

It shouldn't make much difference. You have a problem. Should be around 475-490 for auto and around 510 for manual.

I'm not noticing any other issues. I'm going to put a few more miles on it and dyno it again. First my damn AC and then my trunk lock and now this.

tpower · 06-28-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

I'm not noticing any other issues. I'm going to put a few more miles on it and dyno it again. First my damn AC and then my trunk lock and now this.

Taser they replaced the AC compressor on my car!!!!!

Taser Deployed · 06-28-2012, 10:51 AM

Yeah I'm hoping that it was the heat that caused me to pull such low numbers but I'm not modding anything until my numbers are in line with what they should be. They checked my ac and said it's a software issue that GM is trying to fix. It constantly pulls air from outside instead of recirculating the air in the cabin. I've been hearing numbers ranging from 440 to 490 rwhp so i'm confused as to if that's normal depending on conditions. 50hp off seems like a lot.

adamgl · 06-28-2012, 11:05 AM

440 rwhp is 519 HP at the motor with 18% loss.
510 HP at the motor with 16% loss.
Either way it is a long way from the rated 580.

tpower · 06-28-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Yeah I'm hoping that it was the heat that caused me to pull such low numbers but I'm not modding anything until my numbers are in line with what they should be. They checked my ac and said it's a software issue that GM is trying to fix. It constantly pulls air from outside instead of recirculating the air in the cabin. I've been hearing numbers ranging from 440 to 490 rwhp so i'm confused as to if that's normal depending on conditions. 50hp off seems like a lot.

the car is NIGHT & DAY since it was fixed

Taser Deployed · 06-28-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tpower

the car is NIGHT & DAY since it was fixed

Screw it! I'm taking it to the dealership Monday and have them look over it. This is my first "performance" vehicle so i'm not too familiar with the whole dyno process but I don't think the heat would rob me of 50hp. I'm glad everything is still stock so if there is a problem it can't be blamed on me. 60K for this car and this is my third time going to the dealership in a month!!!

tpower · 06-28-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Screw it! I'm taking it to the dealership Monday and have them look over it. This is my first "performance" vehicle so i'm not too familiar with the whole dyno process but I don't think the heat would rob me of 50hp. I'm glad everything is still stock so if there is a problem it can't be blamed on me. 60K for this car and this is my third time going to the dealership in a month!!!

yeah I hear ya my first month with the car it was positive battery cable, AC compressor and tranny pump & torque convertor . But now it is awesome and I have been drag racing and to road course with it

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 06-28-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Screw it! I'm taking it to the dealership Monday and have them look over it. This is my first "performance" vehicle so i'm not too familiar with the whole dyno process but I don't think the heat would rob me of 50hp. I'm glad everything is still stock so if there is a problem it can't be blamed on me. 60K for this car and this is my third time going to the dealership in a month!!!

I am sorry to hear this and apologize for any inconveniences you have been experiencing. Please feel free to update me on the concerns you have been having and if the dealership was able to diagnose the issue.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

rpepka · 07-04-2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tpower

As most of you know I dyno'd my car at 454rwhp(auto) we had a problem with tranny pump & torque convertor which was replaced under warranty by GM. We dyno'd the car again today and it got 491rwph , I am much happier today

What did they say the problem was? Just a bad torque converter? Do many of the auto's have this problem?

06-28-2012, 08:25 AM	#16
hightower LS3 Black Widow Drives: 2012 45th 2SS LS3 and 1968 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Madison, GA Posts: 4,557	Hell yeah! That's what I wanna hear! __________________ My Camaro Story

06-28-2012, 08:25 AM	#17
Deki Drives: 2018 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,764 View My Garage	Not happy to hear about the torque converter issue, but I'm very glad to see people actually driving their ZL1s. I saw a black one in my neck of the woods here, looked mean as all hell. __________________ 2018 Mustang GT

06-28-2012, 11:05 AM	#23
adamgl Drives: '98 Camaro Z28, '06 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	440 rwhp is 519 HP at the motor with 18% loss. 510 HP at the motor with 16% loss. Either way it is a long way from the rated 580. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Sold :( ARH, FM Super 44's, K&N CAI, ADM scoop, Diablo Tune, RX catch can. '98 Camaro Z28 M6 TSP headers, true duals, AIR/EGR/AC/muffler delete, CAI, Subframe con., shock tower brace, Stg. 2 T56 rebuild. Monster Clutch Stg. 2, Electric Water Pump, TT2 wheels, 315 NT555's '06 Z06 2LZ, Cam, P/P/M Heads, FAST Intake/TB, ARH, CAI, HP Clutch/FW, C5 Axles, Pfadt Coilovers/Poly Bushings, Carbon Fiber: Everything, lol. HID's, 360 Forged Spec 5's/Invo's, Custom Interior. 550 RWHP http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235911

06-28-2012, 08:41 AM	#18
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	I put mine on the dyno and it came in at 440 rwhp. If it was in tour mode when I dyno'd it would that make a difference? I haven't noticed any surging.

06-28-2012, 10:51 AM	#22
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	Yeah I'm hoping that it was the heat that caused me to pull such low numbers but I'm not modding anything until my numbers are in line with what they should be. They checked my ac and said it's a software issue that GM is trying to fix. It constantly pulls air from outside instead of recirculating the air in the cabin. I've been hearing numbers ranging from 440 to 490 rwhp so i'm confused as to if that's normal depending on conditions. 50hp off seems like a lot.