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BIGBLKZL1 · 06-19-2012, 10:15 PM

What does the knob adjust?

Joebot8484 · 06-19-2012, 10:17 PM

It's a fill port for the supercharger coolant. You rotate it to 12 o'clock, remove the cap and fill....I think.

ZL WON · 06-19-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebot8484

It's a fill port for the supercharger coolant. You rotate it to 12 o'clock, remove the cap and fill....I think.

Correct. It's the highest point in the coolant system for a reason, to get all the air out of the system.

OldScoolCamaro · 06-19-2012, 10:29 PM

...according to Steven Hawking, one can time travel beyond our solar system using worm holes by proper calibration of the knob....just sayin....

. GM engineering is a marvel to behold.

The ZL1 is quite a ride, is it not?

. Seriously, there are many things to learn about it, forunately for us we own one and are fortunate enough to go through the learning curve to understand the car fully.

BIGBLKZL1 · 06-19-2012, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info (and the laugh!)

Joebot8484 · 06-19-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL WON

Correct. It's the highest point in the coolant system for a reason, to get all the air out of the system.

What do I win?

BIGBLKZL1 · 06-19-2012, 11:00 PM

Whoa, just looked at the photo again and saw the "R" marked in orange marker on the driver's side of the supercharger. What the heck is that???

Camaro Fred · 06-20-2012, 12:32 AM

It could be that "R" stands for "Reworked", "Replaced" or "Revised", indicating that when your engine was built the original part had a problem and was replaced, reworked, etc. You might think that no mark is a better thing, but these markings are there for a good purpose not just because someone wanted to draw on your engine. It would be great if someone from the plant could actually tell you what it meant.

Junkie · 06-20-2012, 08:45 AM

Or Ready!!

ZL1Bullet · 06-20-2012, 09:10 AM

I thought is was the Japanese symbol for Love and Kisses.

HDRDTD · 06-20-2012, 09:23 AM

It indicates the right side of the supercharge as your looking at the engine from the front of the car.

ZL1Bullet · 06-20-2012, 09:40 AM

Colour by 'character'. Red paint goes there.
That's not a ZL1 I take it since it doesn't have the LSA and SuperCharged letting on it - and it's not Red.

BIGBLKZL1 · 06-20-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

It indicates the right side of the supercharge as your looking at the engine from the front of the car.

That is the scariest possible answer. Hope the folks putting it together are smart enough to know which way it goes...
And yes, it is a ZL1. That's what is under the red cover...

HDRDTD · 06-20-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGBLKZL1

That is the scariest possible answer. Hope the folks putting it together are smart enough to know which way it goes...
And yes, it is a ZL1. That's what is under the red cover...

Remember, green side up.

Joebot8484 · 06-20-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Bullet

Colour by 'character'. Red paint goes there.
That's not a ZL1 I take it since it doesn't have the LSA and SuperCharged letting on it - and it's not Red.

sammyv · 06-20-2012, 10:50 AM

I realize the 2 hoses serve a purpose but when you pop the hood on a ZL1 and your eyes are drawn to the "UGLY HOSES" I wish they were hidden!

BIGBLKZL1 · 06-20-2012, 02:58 PM

Those aren't hoses. Those are Predator dreadlocks!!!

HDRDTD · 06-20-2012, 03:03 PM

Close the hood.
Presto!!! they're hidden.

sammyv · 06-20-2012, 06:24 PM

Dreadlocks! Yes!

ZL1Bullet · 06-20-2012, 10:32 PM

Open mouth, change feet, close mouth. Doh.

06-19-2012, 10:15 PM	#1
BIGBLKZL1 Drives: '12 ZL1/M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 142	Supercharger Adjustment in Front What does the knob adjust? Attached Images

06-19-2012, 10:17 PM	#2
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,426 View My Garage	It's a fill port for the supercharger coolant. You rotate it to 12 o'clock, remove the cap and fill....I think. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

06-19-2012, 10:29 PM	#4
OldScoolCamaro ZL1 177 Pilot Drives: 2012 ZL1, 1973 Z-28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In the WAYBAC machine somewhere in Jersey Posts: 3,453	...according to Steven Hawking, one can time travel beyond our solar system using worm holes by proper calibration of the knob....just sayin..... GM engineering is a marvel to behold. <pure saracsim, sorry> The ZL1 is quite a ride, is it not? . Seriously, there are many things to learn about it, forunately for us we own one and are fortunate enough to go through the learning curve to understand the car fully. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

06-20-2012, 09:10 AM	#10
ZL1Bullet Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 117	I thought is was the Japanese symbol for Love and Kisses. __________________ 2013 Ashen Grey ZL1, exposed Carbon Fibre insert, Sun Roof, Bright Wheels, NAV Radio

06-20-2012, 09:40 AM	#12
ZL1Bullet Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 117	Colour by 'character'. Red paint goes there. That's not a ZL1 I take it since it doesn't have the LSA and SuperCharged letting on it - and it's not Red. __________________ 2013 Ashen Grey ZL1, exposed Carbon Fibre insert, Sun Roof, Bright Wheels, NAV Radio

06-19-2012, 10:33 PM	#5
BIGBLKZL1 Drives: '12 ZL1/M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 142	Thanks for the info (and the laugh!)

06-19-2012, 11:00 PM	#7
BIGBLKZL1 Drives: '12 ZL1/M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 142	Whoa, just looked at the photo again and saw the "R" marked in orange marker on the driver's side of the supercharger. What the heck is that???

06-20-2012, 12:32 AM	#8
Camaro Fred 2012 ZL1 VIN 150 Drives: 1973 RS LT Camaro 4 Speed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern CA Posts: 219 View My Garage	It could be that "R" stands for "Reworked", "Replaced" or "Revised", indicating that when your engine was built the original part had a problem and was replaced, reworked, etc. You might think that no mark is a better thing, but these markings are there for a good purpose not just because someone wanted to draw on your engine. It would be great if someone from the plant could actually tell you what it meant.

06-20-2012, 08:45 AM	#9
Junkie Drives: Waiting on My ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12	Or Ready!!

06-20-2012, 09:23 AM	#11
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 3,028	It indicates the right side of the supercharge as your looking at the engine from the front of the car.

06-20-2012, 10:50 AM	#16
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 556	I realize the 2 hoses serve a purpose but when you pop the hood on a ZL1 and your eyes are drawn to the "UGLY HOSES" I wish they were hidden!

06-20-2012, 02:58 PM	#17
BIGBLKZL1 Drives: '12 ZL1/M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 142	Those aren't hoses. Those are Predator dreadlocks!!!

06-20-2012, 03:03 PM	#18
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 3,028	Close the hood. Presto!!! they're hidden.

06-20-2012, 06:24 PM	#19
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 556	Dreadlocks! Yes!

06-20-2012, 10:32 PM	#20
ZL1Bullet Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 117	Open mouth, change feet, close mouth. Doh. __________________ 2013 Ashen Grey ZL1, exposed Carbon Fibre insert, Sun Roof, Bright Wheels, NAV Radio