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kinpin · 08-30-2014, 07:33 PM

I have a 2014 manual trans ZL1 . How much horse power do i need at the wheels to get my ZL1 to do high 10s to low 11s ?

Bigtime53 · 08-30-2014, 07:38 PM

There is several threads on this.From what I remember you will need at least 650-700whp to get there,and a good set of tires.I am hoping to take mine in a week or two and I will post up what mine did. Just waiting for some cooler air.

JamesZL1 · 08-30-2014, 08:01 PM

yip what he said...I am in that area now and I can tell you, if you do not run some racing slicks, your car WILL NOT HOOK UP....I blow the tires off and it chops the power even in PTM 5. Best I can do on stock tires is 12.018 @ 120 MPH....I should be in the low 11's to the high 10's right now. My 60' time is 2.100 seconds....Needs to be a 1.8 or better.

Cooks ZL1 · 08-30-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

There is several threads on this.From what I remember you will need at least 650-700whp to get there,and a good set of tires.I am hoping to take mine in a week or two and I will post up what mine did. Just waiting for some cooler air.

Any pics of those new weld rts' s yet Bigtime?!? Can't wit to see them on a SIM.

Stephen12ZL1 · 08-30-2014, 09:40 PM

A6 will run 10s with 600ish rwhp...M6 needs at least 80 more rwhp for similar e.t.'s...

Bigtime53 · 08-30-2014, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooks ZL1

Any pics of those new weld rts' s yet Bigtime?!? Can't wit to see them on a SIM.

I got them and I was going to get them mounted this last week but I have been to darn busy to do it. I am going to try and get them on this next week and I will get some pics.

jessrayo · 08-30-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kinpin

I have a 2014 manual trans ZL1 . How much horse power do i need at the wheels to get my ZL1 to do high 10s to low 11s ?

You have got to have drag radials or slicks or you will never get out of the 11's. 11.4 was the best I ever ran on a street tire with a manual, that was at 835whp. Unless you are much better at working a clutch than me, I think a manual needs at least 700 wheel to get into the 10's. Either that or you have got to pull a lot of weight off of the car.

Trackman · 08-30-2014, 11:19 PM

700 rwhp minimum. Likely more unless you have good DA.

DrkPhx · 08-31-2014, 12:08 AM

I would recommend practicing with stock or near stock hp at the track. It's tricky to launch these and NLS is a must which also takes practice. I have a M6 and ran a best of 11.7 with a 1.7 60-ft on 20" DR's with LT's, CAI, ported TB and no tune.

CanadianZL1#992 · 08-31-2014, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kinpin

I have a 2014 manual trans ZL1 . How much horse power do i need at the wheels to get my ZL1 to do high 10s to low 11s ?

On 91 octane I put out 686 rwhp and run consistant low 11's on 20" drag radials(11.000@131mph), if I want to break into the 10's I have to load my race gas tune and mount 17" slicks. 750rwhp on VP MS109 race gas, unless if screw up the launch or blow a shift it's pretty much a high 10 second run(10.80@130.89mph). DA is usually 3000 or higher so it might be easier at a better track.

Blown355 · 08-31-2014, 08:05 AM

As a data point, I've run a 11.73@122 with a 1.91 60ft. With 560 rwhp. DA was around 1500.

Ron_Robinson1 · 08-31-2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown355

As a data point, I've run a 11.73@122 with a 1.91 60ft. With 560 rwhp. DA was around 1500.

Street tires I'm assuming? But that sounds about right.

mrvenicess · 08-31-2014, 10:51 AM

I had around 650 whp when I ran a 10.624. Auto though. Waiting for things to cool down.

Alfieboy · 08-31-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

A6 will run 10s with 600ish rwhp...M6 needs at least 80 more rwhp for similar e.t.'s...

seen this car run 10.86

08-30-2014, 07:33 PM	#1
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	? for those who drag race there ZL1 I have a 2014 manual trans ZL1 . How much horse power do i need at the wheels to get my ZL1 to do high 10s to low 11s ?

08-30-2014, 08:01 PM	#3
JamesZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro, 2015 C7 A6 Z51 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 396	yip what he said...I am in that area now and I can tell you, if you do not run some racing slicks, your car WILL NOT HOOK UP....I blow the tires off and it chops the power even in PTM 5. Best I can do on stock tires is 12.018 @ 120 MPH....I should be in the low 11's to the high 10's right now. My 60' time is 2.100 seconds....Needs to be a 1.8 or better. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI, Texas Speed Headers, Texas Speed X-Pipe, Texas Speed LS3-B Blower Cam, Metco 9.10" Crank Pulley, Metco 2.5 Upper Pulley, ID 850 Injectors, LPE Ported Throttle Body, Alky Control Methanol kit, E2 Catch Can, 610HP / 608 Torque.

08-30-2014, 09:40 PM	#5
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	A6 will run 10s with 600ish rwhp...M6 needs at least 80 more rwhp for similar e.t.'s... __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

08-31-2014, 08:05 AM	#11
Blown355 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 866	As a data point, I've run a 11.73@122 with a 1.91 60ft. With 560 rwhp. DA was around 1500. __________________ 2017 ZL1 A10 Redhot with stripe

08-30-2014, 07:38 PM	#2
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	There is several threads on this.From what I remember you will need at least 650-700whp to get there,and a good set of tires.I am hoping to take mine in a week or two and I will post up what mine did. Just waiting for some cooler air.

08-30-2014, 11:19 PM	#8
Trackman Drives: 67RS Camaro ,Black 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta Posts: 1,408	700 rwhp minimum. Likely more unless you have good DA.

08-31-2014, 12:08 AM	#9
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	I would recommend practicing with stock or near stock hp at the track. It's tricky to launch these and NLS is a must which also takes practice. I have a M6 and ran a best of 11.7 with a 1.7 60-ft on 20" DR's with LT's, CAI, ported TB and no tune.

08-31-2014, 10:51 AM	#13
mrvenicess Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Venice Fl Posts: 1,443 View My Garage	I had around 650 whp when I ran a 10.624. Auto though. Waiting for things to cool down.