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RiCorvette · 08-30-2013, 02:33 PM

What's a ZL1 owner's favorite wine? (whine)

His Supercharger!

(works better as a verbal joke...)

Trentin24 · 08-31-2013, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by IgnitusCamaro

BEST ANSWER to any thread question ever! HAHAHAHAH

Glad someone liked it

Sven59 · 08-31-2013, 08:02 AM

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2010SLVRBULIT · 08-31-2013, 08:10 AM

..it's telling you it's working.

Hercules · 08-31-2013, 09:23 AM

I for one will say that when I hear that whine it is just telling me power is on the way and nobody should mess with me. And to hit it even harder so it's louder. My Dodge Ram is turbo and for the same reason I love to hear that. Not all cars/trucks have that kind of sound coming from under the hood.
1) Number one reason for purchasing the CAI was the whine. I want to hear it myself and let others know its coming.
2) Second is the cosmetic appearance that my Roto-Fab gives under the hood.
3) Third and least is actually why most people are getting it. The power gain without a tune being required. I am more than pleased with the power from the factory. But it is a nice extra.

But like you said you love the sound of the exhaust, I love the sound of both. I didn't really appreciate the sound of the SC until I put the CAI on. It seemed to bring it to life.

I went with the Roto-Fab because of it being an open box. I figured, which I may be wrong, that the closed box of Cold Air's CAI would muffle the sound. The power gains were close but like I said it was lowest on my priority list

jbotta · 08-31-2013, 10:59 AM

In this vid when you get to 4000 rpm the whine comes alive letting you know your making power, Also in vid I like the sound of the air flow getting sucked into the filter, CLICK FULL SCREEN AND HD FOR A BETTER LOOK AT THE TACK, ( Hope vid turns out, Had a problem loading, If not sorry guys ) Had mic inside rotofab air box

RexZL1 · 08-31-2013, 12:30 PM

I'm no mechanic, but the fact you can hear it more mens some noise is coming out of somewhere. the only thing you've done is add a CAI, so it must be opening up a bigger hole to the supercharger. That means more air is getting into your SC, unrestricted, and that's what motors like...gas...and air.

IndyZL1 · 08-31-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules

I went with the Roto-Fab because of it being an open box. I figured, which I may be wrong, that the closed box of Cold Air's CAI would muffle the sound. The power gains were close but like I said it was lowest on my priority list

Has anyone out there heard both the Roto-Fab and the Cold Air Inductions CAI's on ZL1's? I love the idea of a few extra ponies, and the look of both CAI's, but I'm not sure that I want the "full whine" of the Roto-Fab... And I've had loud cars, just more of a fan of exhaust rumble vs SC whine. I don't need the loudest car on the block, I just want a little extra power, and lets be honest, it's just fun to do mods! So, does the Cold Air Inductions CAI have more of a stock sound or does it "whine" like the Roto-Fab?

EDIT:OK, just realized these things aren't even shipping yet... Ooops. Maybe someone that was at the Fest was able to see/hear it?

UBNZO6D · 08-31-2013, 02:53 PM

You should hear it with 730+...It is orgasmic and unbelievably sweet sounding on the throttle...But so quiet @ cruising speed...Quite the sleeper until you're in it.

Greg

ayousef · 09-03-2013, 02:27 AM

did someone say warrantee?

ayousef · 09-03-2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RexZL1

I'm no mechanic, but the fact you can hear it more mens some noise is coming out of somewhere. the only thing you've done is add a CAI, so it must be opening up a bigger hole to the supercharger. That means more air is getting into your SC, unrestricted, and that's what motors like...gas...and air.

there are resonators in the factory airbox that cancel out the whine.

ffcars · 09-03-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyZL1

Has anyone out there heard both the Roto-Fab and the Cold Air Inductions CAI's on ZL1's? I love the idea of a few extra ponies, and the look of both CAI's, but I'm not sure that I want the "full whine" of the Roto-Fab... And I've had loud cars, just more of a fan of exhaust rumble vs SC whine. I don't need the loudest car on the block, I just want a little extra power, and lets be honest, it's just fun to do mods! So, does the Cold Air Inductions CAI have more of a stock sound or does it "whine" like the Roto-Fab?

I'm with you. I love the sound of the ZL1 exhaust. I don't want to hear a turbo or supercharger whine. I understand why most of you want to hear it, but I just don't like it.

I don't need a whining noise to "warn" people because I don't race on the street, plus there are so many other cars that are much faster than the ZL1. I have 4 other cars that will dust my ZL1. 2 of them have factory superchargers and I don't hear any "whine" from them. One has over 750 HP and you can't hear the whine over the exhaust (both supercharged cars are 5.4L S/C Fords).

I would like a CAI because of the extra performance and looks. But not at the cost of hearing the supercharger whine more. There is already enough IMO.

TRC-SS · 09-03-2013, 04:42 AM

Love the Whine......Six to midnight everytime i romp on it!!!!

My Car.

ZL1-V · 09-03-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ffcars

I'm with you. I love the sound of the ZL1 exhaust. I don't want to hear a turbo or supercharger whine. I understand why most of you want to hear it, but I just don't like it.

I don't need a whining noise to "warn" people because I don't race on the street, plus there are so many other cars that are much faster than the ZL1. I have 4 other cars that will dust my ZL1. 2 of them have factory superchargers and I don't hear any "whine" from them. One has over 750 HP and you can't hear the whine over the exhaust (both supercharged cars are 5.4L S/C Fords).

I would like a CAI because of the extra performance and looks. But not at the cost of hearing the supercharger whine more. There is already enough IMO.

I am biased towards "blower whine" as I grew up in the sixties attending drag races here in So Cal at all of the cool tracks like Lions, Irwindale, and of course OCIR. To own a "blower" back then you had to have lots of money. Today they come standard on some model cars. I think maybe a few of you have never heard your own car being driven up or down the street at WOT? The exhaust is heard very well thank you very much. The whine just announces the arrival of the car and the exhaust says goodbye as it speeds past you! I understand the opposition to hearing it, some people just don't like the sound. Possibly childhood trauma from sitting in the Dentist's chair with a drill perhaps?

08-31-2013, 08:02 AM	#31
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Great thread! Posted from Camaro5.com App for Android __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

08-31-2013, 02:53 PM	#37
UBNZO6D Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 291	You should hear it with 730+...It is orgasmic and unbelievably sweet sounding on the throttle...But so quiet @ cruising speed...Quite the sleeper until you're in it. Greg __________________ 1935 Chevy 1956 BelAir HT 2004 Z16 2015 SS

09-03-2013, 02:27 AM	#38
ayousef Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 757	did someone say warrantee? __________________ 1150bhp Whipple 4.0 Supercharged 427ci Camaro ZL1

09-03-2013, 04:42 AM	#41
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Love the Whine......Six to midnight everytime i romp on it!!!! My Car. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

08-30-2013, 02:33 PM	#29
RiCorvette Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Center of the known Universe Posts: 863	What's a ZL1 owner's favorite wine? (whine) His Supercharger! (works better as a verbal joke...)

08-31-2013, 08:10 AM	#32
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	..it's telling you it's working.

08-31-2013, 09:23 AM	#33
Hercules Drives: 13 ZL1 1091, 04 Ram 2500, 12 CX9 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 559 View My Garage	I for one will say that when I hear that whine it is just telling me power is on the way and nobody should mess with me. And to hit it even harder so it's louder. My Dodge Ram is turbo and for the same reason I love to hear that. Not all cars/trucks have that kind of sound coming from under the hood. 1) Number one reason for purchasing the CAI was the whine. I want to hear it myself and let others know its coming. 2) Second is the cosmetic appearance that my Roto-Fab gives under the hood. 3) Third and least is actually why most people are getting it. The power gain without a tune being required. I am more than pleased with the power from the factory. But it is a nice extra. But like you said you love the sound of the exhaust, I love the sound of both. I didn't really appreciate the sound of the SC until I put the CAI on. It seemed to bring it to life. I went with the Roto-Fab because of it being an open box. I figured, which I may be wrong, that the closed box of Cold Air's CAI would muffle the sound. The power gains were close but like I said it was lowest on my priority list

08-31-2013, 12:30 PM	#35
RexZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 124	I'm no mechanic, but the fact you can hear it more mens some noise is coming out of somewhere. the only thing you've done is add a CAI, so it must be opening up a bigger hole to the supercharger. That means more air is getting into your SC, unrestricted, and that's what motors like...gas...and air.