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AFCMSGTRET · 01-26-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dcarlos55

I went 1/2 mile racing this weekend. This was my best run. Not to bad for an NA car.

Truly impressive Dennis

dcarlos55 · 02-14-2015, 11:16 PM

4 years ago today. A blank Canvas.

dcarlos55 · 03-10-2015, 02:44 PM

It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since I got my Camaro. I've always claimed that this car would be sold at the estate sale when I'm gone, but it seems that time has come a bit earlier than I planned.

Over the last year or so it's been getting progressively harder to drive the car because my left leg and a clutch pedal just don't get along so well anymore. As much as I hate to admit it, I need a car with an automatic.

I couldn't talk the wife into a C7 Z06 so yesterday I ordered a Blue Velvet automatic ZL1. Now I have to sell the SS to make room.

bluetooth-ss · 03-10-2015, 04:58 PM

Well,looks like it's time to start over.

dcarlos55 · 03-10-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bluetooth-ss

Well,looks like it's time to start over.

Not completely since the stock ZL1 will be about the same RWHP I have now with a warranty I don't have anymore. Of course, it only took me about 6 months to wipe out the warranty on the SS.

CAI, headers and a line lock. I'll be ready to race and should be quicker assuming the driver doesn't mess up.

dcarlos55 · 03-31-2015, 07:53 AM

Well, the build wait is over. 2015 ZL1 # 963 is built.

Now the shipping wait begins. The car will get here as the Mods would say "SOON".

avcbm · 04-25-2015, 10:50 AM

Congratulations on the ZL1, I'm sure you are going to love it

NYStockboy · 04-27-2015, 05:26 PM

Man, I live in NYC and have had since 1977 a '77 Firebird 350, '88 Camaro IROC, '01 Mustang Bullitt, '04 Corvette Coupe and my current '13 Corvette Grand Sport. I have a '15 AGM ZL1 on order now.
I've got to tell you that reading your build thread with all the pictures was like taking a short but really great vacation from my work day responsibilities, and I thank you.

Good Luck with everything!

Ken

dcarlos55 · 05-03-2015, 07:42 AM

My new ZL1 arrived on Wednesday. Had the windows tinted Thursday and put on the new CAI on Saturday. I already ordered a Rotofab big gulp scoop, a ported throttle body and drop springs for it as well.

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Muscle Car Lover · 05-03-2015, 05:21 PM

Nice!!! Congrats!

dcarlos55 · 06-14-2015, 10:52 AM

I took the ZL1 to the track for the first time last night to get a few baseline numbers. Street tires at normal pressure, 93*, 100+% humidity. 140* track. I only made 3 passes. This was the second. I screwed the pooch on the first run and the supercharger was heat soaked on the last. I see a new heat exchanger for the supercharger in the near future.

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dcarlos55 · 06-29-2015, 04:23 PM

I got the new heat exchanger for the ZL1 today. I'll be taking the front end off as soon as I get the tank to go with it.

AFCMSGTRET · 06-30-2015, 06:49 AM

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I got the new heat exchanger for the ZL1 today. I'll be taking the front end off as soon as I get the tank to go with it.

C O O L ! ! ! Dennis (Pun Intended

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dcarlos55 · 06-30-2015, 10:42 PM

The tank came today. Looks like tomorrow will be a busy day.

02-14-2015, 11:16 PM	#58
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	4 years ago today. A blank Canvas. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

03-10-2015, 02:44 PM	#59
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since I got my Camaro. I've always claimed that this car would be sold at the estate sale when I'm gone, but it seems that time has come a bit earlier than I planned. Over the last year or so it's been getting progressively harder to drive the car because my left leg and a clutch pedal just don't get along so well anymore. As much as I hate to admit it, I need a car with an automatic. I couldn't talk the wife into a C7 Z06 so yesterday I ordered a Blue Velvet automatic ZL1. Now I have to sell the SS to make room. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

03-10-2015, 04:58 PM	#60
bluetooth-ss Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2018 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,069	Well,looks like it's time to start over. __________________ BLUETOOTH-SS

03-31-2015, 07:53 AM	#62
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	Well, the build wait is over. 2015 ZL1 # 963 is built. Now the shipping wait begins. The car will get here as the Mods would say "SOON". __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

04-25-2015, 10:50 AM	#63
avcbm Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville (area), FL Posts: 268	Congratulations on the ZL1, I'm sure you are going to love it __________________ 2012 Camaro ZL1 2010 Camaro SS (Sold)

04-27-2015, 05:26 PM	#64
NYStockboy Drives: 2013 Corvette Grand Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 183	Man, I live in NYC and have had since 1977 a '77 Firebird 350, '88 Camaro IROC, '01 Mustang Bullitt, '04 Corvette Coupe and my current '13 Corvette Grand Sport. I have a '15 AGM ZL1 on order now. I've got to tell you that reading your build thread with all the pictures was like taking a short but really great vacation from my work day responsibilities, and I thank you. Good Luck with everything! Ken

05-03-2015, 07:42 AM	#65
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	My new ZL1 arrived on Wednesday. Had the windows tinted Thursday and put on the new CAI on Saturday. I already ordered a Rotofab big gulp scoop, a ported throttle body and drop springs for it as well. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better. Last edited by dcarlos55; 08-31-2017 at 02:54 PM.

05-03-2015, 05:21 PM	#66
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Nice!!! Congrats! __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

06-14-2015, 10:52 AM	#67
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	I took the ZL1 to the track for the first time last night to get a few baseline numbers. Street tires at normal pressure, 93, 100+% humidity. 140 track. I only made 3 passes. This was the second. I screwed the pooch on the first run and the supercharger was heat soaked on the last. I see a new heat exchanger for the supercharger in the near future. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better. Last edited by dcarlos55; 08-31-2017 at 02:56 PM.

06-29-2015, 04:23 PM	#68
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	I got the new heat exchanger for the ZL1 today. I'll be taking the front end off as soon as I get the tank to go with it. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.

06-30-2015, 10:42 PM	#70
dcarlos55 Drives: 2017 HBM A10 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,205	The tank came today. Looks like tomorrow will be a busy day. __________________ My build thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224342 Go is good. Stop is better.