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Supaslw · 08-17-2014, 05:41 PM

2013 ZL1 auto 4,700 miles on it. I took it out to run with My 13.17 sec LS1 SS M6 on the street. The ZL1 was in sport mode and that was it. My SS walked the dog on this car. Even with traction control on from a 30 roll this car should have left my SS in the dust. What is the best mode to have this car in for running on the street? to me it shouldn't matter.

Nasdaq · 08-17-2014, 05:53 PM

Start with a Roto-Fab intake and VMAX throttle body. Best bang for buck mod. I have both for sale as I am parting the car out. Let me know if interested.

GQ4Life · 08-17-2014, 06:09 PM

Your ZL1 should walk away from a stock LS1 SS.. ZL1 trap over 115mph and old SS trapped like 108mph
Id have dealer clear computer.

alex70olds · 08-17-2014, 06:13 PM

That is very strange. I had a 01 TA LS1 M6 and no way is it in the same area code, even with the ZL1 in Tour mode. Something aint right there.

EvilZL1 · 08-17-2014, 06:19 PM

You're completely driving it wrong

Supaslw · 08-17-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSylentZL1

You're completely driving it wrong

How should I drive it. Its an automatic you push the pedal to the floor it should go fast. Teach me...

Homer2 · 08-17-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Supaslw

How should I drive it. Its an automatic you push the pedal to the floor it should go fast. Teach me...

Post of the day... awesome..

Supaslw · 08-17-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GQ4Life

Your ZL1 should walk away from a stock LS1 SS.. ZL1 trap over 115mph and old SS trapped like 108mph
Id have dealer clear computer.

Would clearing the computer actually do anything?

GQ4Life · 08-17-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Supaslw

Would clearing the computer actually do anything?

early LS3 were having low power problem where computer was stuck in limp mode. Guessing from dealers putting in 87 or car somewhere getting bad gas..
its worth a shot..

EvilZL1 · 08-17-2014, 08:36 PM

its worth a shot. Until you mod, play with the paddle shifters from a red light and have fun with it. Get a rotofab or CAI induction intake so you can gain a few horses and hear that supercharger whine. I have an auto as well

bcguy · 08-17-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer2

Post of the day... awesome..

Lol. Awesome

Supaslw · 08-17-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SSSylentZL1

its worth a shot. Until you mod, play with the paddle shifters from a red light and have fun with it. Get a rotofab or CAI induction intake so you can gain a few horses and hear that supercharger whine. I have an auto as well

A 580 HP car should out run an ls1 with 369 RWHP. I shouldn't have to spend extra money to make this car out perform. Yes I get a ROTO FAB a pully, a tune will increase the performance but I want the stock performance I paid for first.

Camero5 · 08-17-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Supaslw

A 580 HP car should out run an ls1 with 369 RWHP. I shouldn't have to spend extra money to make this car out perform. Yes I get a ROTO FAB a pully, a tune will increase the performance but I want the stock performance I paid for first.

Have you done a fuse pull yet? Most dealers put low octane gas in their cars. I had a similar issue and my baseline dyno was at 419 and should have been around 470. I had ended up modding mine after numerous complaints to the dealer about the car being sluggish and slow but they all argued the car was fine. I decided to mod thinking they were right but they weren't. Car had bad gas and detonation putting it in the low octane table for safety.

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white ZL1 · 08-17-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Camero5

Have you done a fuse pull yet? Most dealers put low octane gas in their cars. I had a similar issue and my baseline dyno was at 419 and should have been around 470. I had ended up modding mine after numerous complaints to the dealer about the car being sluggish and slow but they all argued the car was fine. I decided to mod thinking they were right but they weren't. Car had bad gas and detonation putting it in the low octane table for safety.

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Exactly where the OP should start.

08-17-2014, 05:41 PM	#1
Supaslw Glue Mkr Drives: 1999 Super Sport NBM, 2013 ZL1 BRM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 27 View My Garage	Im really disappointed with my ZL1 performance 2013 ZL1 auto 4,700 miles on it. I took it out to run with My 13.17 sec LS1 SS M6 on the street. The ZL1 was in sport mode and that was it. My SS walked the dog on this car. Even with traction control on from a 30 roll this car should have left my SS in the dust. What is the best mode to have this car in for running on the street? to me it shouldn't matter. __________________ 2013 ZL1 aka (GLUE MKR) No Mods Yet..... 1999 SS aka (SUPA SLW) Comp cam, Few bolt on's.

08-17-2014, 06:13 PM	#4
alex70olds ~~*~~ Drives: 2012 ZL1 #141 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lake Conroe Texas Posts: 911	That is very strange. I had a 01 TA LS1 M6 and no way is it in the same area code, even with the ZL1 in Tour mode. Something aint right there. __________________

08-17-2014, 06:19 PM	#5
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,741	You're completely driving it wrong __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

08-17-2014, 08:36 PM	#10
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,741	its worth a shot. Until you mod, play with the paddle shifters from a red light and have fun with it. Get a rotofab or CAI induction intake so you can gain a few horses and hear that supercharger whine. I have an auto as well __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

08-17-2014, 05:53 PM	#2
Nasdaq Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: PA Posts: 76	Start with a Roto-Fab intake and VMAX throttle body. Best bang for buck mod. I have both for sale as I am parting the car out. Let me know if interested.