Camaro ZL1 to get >550hp, Auto Option, ZR1 Traction Management, Production Q1 2012

[hairtrigger]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Yup! 3.73

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128629

It says 3.73 axle ratio in that Febuary thread,,,,and it also says that a 6 speed Automatic transmission will be optional.

Did everyone miss that one??! So it's been out there for a while.

[Shurenuff]

Originally Posted by hairtrigger

It says 3.73 axle ratio in that Febuary thread,,,,and it also says that a 6 speed Automatic transmission will be optional.

Did everyone miss that one??! So it's been out there for a while.

3.73 gears was announced then, but I'm sure the thread was recently updated with the auto tranny announcement yesterday. As facts come out, radz28 usually updates and is on top of it

[hairtrigger]

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

3.73 gears was announced then, but I'm sure the thread was recently updated with the auto tranny announcement yesterday. As facts come out, radz28 usually updates and is on top of it

Ahh ok thanks everyone.

[Ltespd]

Originally Posted by calbert1999

As for adding anything to it, that would void your much needed warranty (as some are eager to tell us SS owners), and there's no guarantees that an OEM version of the SC they use will have same options as an aftermarket SC (just change pulley and voila instant power).

But, of course because your mod'd ZL1 suggestions are much more positive than my negative facts nobody will bash you on this thread with rants about no warranty and such.

Some of us future ZL1 owners aren't worried about warranties...same as you. Also all you have to do is look at what CTS-V guys are doing to their cars. To see how you can mod a ZL1. That's my plan.

[Ltespd]

Originally Posted by Lee9710

Ok.....the first time a ZL1 pulls up next to me and I blow it's doors off, I'll ask the guy about the esteem and value of owning it.

This is what you post in your sig.

Proud Owner of 11294
Supercharged at over 540 rwhp
11.7 @ 117 mph=Shelby Killer

If you plan on blowing doors off ZL1's 11.7@117 aint gonna cut it...and if the ZL1 is even slightly modded. Game over.

[edamon]

Originally Posted by LittleMT

I see a ZL1 sharing the garage with Chantilly..... homerun GM!

By far the most entertaining thing in this thread.

Made me laugh.

[LostInMoscow]

As I mentioned in this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150606 it was obvious with that carbon fiber hood vent that the ZL1 was going to have more than 556 HP. Great news! Go ahead, astound me Chevy!

[garfin]

Originally Posted by Whorable MPG1975

Any word what the rear axle ratio will be? If memory serves me right, both stick and auto CTS-V's with the LSA have a 3.73:1 gear ratio, right? That outta be fun.

There looks to be a bit of confusion here on the rear axle ratio of the automatic Vs... it is 3.23:1, not 3:73 gearset that's in the manual.
However, the way the V is set up. 1st gear is 4.03:1 as opposed to the manual's 2.66:1 1st gear.
The automatic V starts in 2nd gear unless the tranny is put in Sport Mode - and then it starts in 1st.

Here are the basic differences, courtesy Gary Wells on the CTS-
V forum:

Originally Posted by Gary Wells

Manual trans (M6): Tremec TR6060 6 speed manual,
fully synchronized with single overdrive (MG9):
Gear ratios (:1) 1st: 2.66, 2nd: 1.78, 3rd: 1.30, 4th: 1.00,
5th: 0.80, 6th: 0.63, final: 3.73, reverse: 2.90

Gas Guzzler (GG) tax of $1300, or half that of the A6
Faster by 16 MPH (191 MPH versus 175 MPH (governed))
A tad slower in the 1/4 & on the street
A tad better *mileage* than the *auto* but probably not significant
About 38 more RWHP than the auto on the average
About 30 more RWTQ that the auto
About 95 lbs lighter that the auto
No remote start feature
Has “no lift-shift” feature



Automatic trans (A6): Hydra-matic 6L90E 6 speed
electronically controlled automatic overdrive with
torque converter clutch (MYD): Gear ratios (:1) 1st:
4.03, 2nd: 2.36, 3rd: 1.53, 4th: 1.15, 5th: 0.85, 6th: 0.67,
final: 3.23, reverse: 3.06

Gas Guzzler (GG) tax of $2600, or twice that of the M6
Slower by 16 MPH (175 MPH (governed) versus 191 MPH)
A tad quicker in the 1/4 & on the street
A tad worse mileage than the manual but probably not significant
About 38 less RWHP than the manual on the average
About 30 less RWTQ that the manual on the average
About 95 lbs more that the manual
Remote start feature

Best regards,

Elie

[Lee9710]

Originally Posted by Ltespd

This is what you post in your sig.

Proud Owner of 11294
Supercharged at over 540 rwhp
11.7 @ 117 mph=Shelby Killer

If you plan on blowing doors off ZL1's 11.7@117 aint gonna cut it...and if the ZL1 is even slightly modded. Game over.

Very old sig.......way before motor swap and new cam along with more boost. Try low 10s.....thanks though

[PeeBee]

Originally Posted by Z_Rocks

I can't see anyone buying an SS and then spending (lots) of money to add S/C, breaks, cooling system, suspension work, exhaust, tune and etc. where they can buy a brand new factory warranty ZL1. Anyone who wants a hi performance car, this is it. P E R I O D !!!

I don't like the heat extractor on the ZL-1, and the 4 exhausts, don't know...

Think Bumblebee, and that's my "ideal" Camaro (I know it's a G8 with a bodykit).

[radz28]

Originally Posted by hairtrigger

It says 3.73 axle ratio in that Febuary thread,,,,and it also says that a 6 speed Automatic transmission will be optional.

Did everyone miss that one??! So it's been out there for a while.

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

3.73 gears was announced then, but I'm sure the thread was recently updated with the auto tranny announcement yesterday. As facts come out, radz28 usually updates and is on top of it

^^^ This ^^^ I think I updated that thread Saturday night or Sunday morning I do my best to keep my finger on the pulse of all things ZL1

[htron50]

And thanks to all those who take the time to participate and share on this forum.

The announcement (though unofficial) is truly showing that those in charge know this IS THEIR MOONSHOT.

With everything else going on globally, and those who remember getting long in the tooth, THIS IS THE MOONSHOT.

Watching history and being able to get a piece of it is AWESOME.

Wow

[radz28]

Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

All this negative bs going on, I feel honored with people quoting me, it making the front page, reposting my videos...


thanks, I thought I was passing on subtle info people would think was cool..... not "important" information

I don't think you quite understand the importance of what you shared to some people here, me included

Originally Posted by htron50

And thanks to all those who take the time to participate and share on this forum.

The announcement (though unofficial) is truly showing that those in charge know this IS THEIR MOONSHOT.

With everything else going on globally, and those who remember getting long in the tooth, THIS IS THE MOONSHOT.

Watching history and being able to get a piece of it is AWESOME.

Wow

It's the people that make this forum. However, it's GM that's given us something to come together about, so KUDOS TO EVERYONE!!!

[COLONIAL SOUTH CHEVY]

There is no way that the GM car guys will let other aftermarket companies out do their version of the supercharged Camaro. This will be the car to buy,drive and keep! This is the the one that we have all been waiting for! I am very excited about this model as they want to keep the aftermarket guys in their rear view mirror!