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Qfastvette · 02-12-2015, 06:33 PM

Any real quarter mile times out here? I want to know how fast is the Z28 for real. My car seem to me much faster then low 12's. I believe my car will easily run mid 11's at more then 120 mph with just the tune. I am having a problem with the car shutting down in between shifts from 2nd to 3rd and to 4th. When it does it, I have almost wrecked it because of the torque when it come back alive. I think its the torque management kicking in.

X25 · 02-12-2015, 06:41 PM

Did you try with traction control off? By saying shutting down, I presume you don't mean really shutting down, but rather severely cutting throttle?

Fred 6528 · 02-12-2015, 07:08 PM

Turn off traction control and watch out for the rev limiter. Since the Z/28 isn't set up for drag racing it might be difficult to get mid 11's in 1/4 mile. If you take it to a drag strip video it, I would enjoy watching it.

Vader2011v6 · 02-12-2015, 07:16 PM

It would be interesting to see what the z28 can do.

Norm Peterson · 02-12-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Qfastvette

Any real quarter mile times out here? I want to know how fast is the Z28 for real. My car seem to me much faster then low 12's. I believe my car will easily run mid 11's at more then 120 mph with just the tune. I am having a problem with the car shutting down in between shifts from 2nd to 3rd and to 4th. When it does it, I have almost wrecked it because of the torque when it come back alive. I think its the torque management kicking in.

Are you lifting off the throttle as you shift or not?

I'm kind of interested in what they'll do as well, but I hope that people also mention any mods they've made and/or provide any dyno results. About a year and a half ago I was thinking 12.1 @ 118 would be what a stock car with only a tune would do. Still think that's about right.

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Norm

Qfastvette · 02-12-2015, 08:23 PM

Traction control off.

Qfastvette · 02-12-2015, 08:24 PM

Yes and no I have lifted off the throttle. I have tried it both ways

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-12-2015, 08:24 PM

magazines are clicking off 12.1-12.2@117-118 so 11s are possible with drag radials and good track prep. Don't worry, I going to take my car to the dragstrip soon. I will run my drag radials from my ZL1 too. No need to burnout $625 Pirelli Trofeos...

. My "butt-o-meter" feels faster than my ZL1 stock but with the 6spd it is hard to gauge. I am confident it has an 11sec pass if my skill with the 6spd is above average.

big dave · 02-12-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

magazines are clicking off 12.1-12.2@117-118 so 11s are possible with drag radials and good track prep. Don't worry, I going to take my car to the dragstrip soon. I will run my drag radials from my ZL1 too. No need to burnout $625 Pirelli Trofeos...

. My "butt-o-meter feels faster than my ZL1 stock but with the 6spd it is hard to gauge. I am confident it has an 11sec pass if my skill with the 6spd is above average.

I think low 12s should be possible. I don't know if it will be quicker than the auto ZL1s, but it surely will give the manuals a headache. I know it's a different ballgame with the manuals but I think your skills are a bit better than average.

X25 · 02-12-2015, 08:43 PM

Trofeo Rs have inconsistent traction at launch, worse than even much less sticky G:2s according to MotorTrend. Therefore, you might pick up more than expected time with drag radials.

By the way, Trofeos are $575, not $625; you're exaggerating : P

blessedhellride · 02-12-2015, 08:46 PM

If thats the case, then it is faster than the ZL1 0-60 and quartermile time. I remember seeing the reviews from Edmunds on the ZL1

So when they say the Z28 is not as fast as the ZL1 it must be a marketing gimmick. Its fast in every way. Thats on the Pirellis not DRs.

X25 · 02-12-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blessedhellride

If thats the case, then it is faster than the ZL1 0-60 and quartermile time. I remember seeing the reviews from Edmunds on the ZL1

So when they say the Z28 is not as fast as the ZL1 it must be a marketing gimmick. Its fast in every way. Thats on the Pirellis not DRs.

You're comparing MotorTrend to Edmunds results. It might be misleading. MotorTrend usually posts better results for the same car, even at road course track.

blessedhellride · 02-12-2015, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by X25

You're comparing MotorTrend to Edmunds results. It might be misleading. MotorTrend usually posts better results for the same car, even at road course track.

Makes sense, didnt take that into account. Going back to OP's original sentiments, this does feel way faster, I owned a 2014 M6 ZL1 as well, and this seems surgical.

Qfastvette · 02-12-2015, 09:19 PM

Every car I have ever owned has run at least a half second faster then what the factory or magazines say. Example I had a 2002 Camaro z28 brand new with 75 miles, I went to the track and ran 12.70 at 112 bone stock, 2 hours after I bought it. I have a 2014 Chrysler 300 srt bone stock it went 12.30 @ 114 on stock tires. My 2014 jeep went 12.40 stock @ 110 stock. The z better fly.......

02-12-2015, 06:33 PM	#1
Qfastvette Drives: 2014 camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 169	1/4 mile time Any real quarter mile times out here? I want to know how fast is the Z28 for real. My car seem to me much faster then low 12's. I believe my car will easily run mid 11's at more then 120 mph with just the tune. I am having a problem with the car shutting down in between shifts from 2nd to 3rd and to 4th. When it does it, I have almost wrecked it because of the torque when it come back alive. I think its the torque management kicking in.

02-12-2015, 06:41 PM	#2
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	Did you try with traction control off? By saying shutting down, I presume you don't mean really shutting down, but rather severely cutting throttle? __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

02-12-2015, 07:16 PM	#4
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	It would be interesting to see what the z28 can do. __________________ Custom blue 2014 ZL1. Cold air intake,clear bra,apex springs,apex oil catchcan,18 percent pulley,stainless works long tubes wit high flow cats,ls3 throttle body, (595tq/607hp) to the wheels

02-12-2015, 08:24 PM	#7
Qfastvette Drives: 2014 camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 169	Yes and no I have lifted off the throttle. I have tried it both ways Last edited by Qfastvette; 02-12-2015 at 08:25 PM. Reason: z

02-12-2015, 08:24 PM	#8
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	magazines are clicking off 12.1-12.2@117-118 so 11s are possible with drag radials and good track prep. Don't worry, I going to take my car to the dragstrip soon. I will run my drag radials from my ZL1 too. No need to burnout $625 Pirelli Trofeos.... My "butt-o-meter" feels faster than my ZL1 stock but with the 6spd it is hard to gauge. I am confident it has an 11sec pass if my skill with the 6spd is above average. __________________ '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) Last edited by Stephen12ZL1; 02-12-2015 at 09:52 PM.

02-12-2015, 07:08 PM	#3
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	Turn off traction control and watch out for the rev limiter. Since the Z/28 isn't set up for drag racing it might be difficult to get mid 11's in 1/4 mile. If you take it to a drag strip video it, I would enjoy watching it.

02-12-2015, 08:23 PM	#6
Qfastvette Drives: 2014 camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 169	Traction control off.

02-12-2015, 08:43 PM	#10
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	Trofeo Rs have inconsistent traction at launch, worse than even much less sticky G:2s according to MotorTrend. Therefore, you might pick up more than expected time with drag radials. By the way, Trofeos are $575, not $625; you're exaggerating : P __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD

02-12-2015, 09:19 PM	#14
Qfastvette Drives: 2014 camaro Z/28 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 169	Every car I have ever owned has run at least a half second faster then what the factory or magazines say. Example I had a 2002 Camaro z28 brand new with 75 miles, I went to the track and ran 12.70 at 112 bone stock, 2 hours after I bought it. I have a 2014 Chrysler 300 srt bone stock it went 12.30 @ 114 on stock tires. My 2014 jeep went 12.40 stock @ 110 stock. The z better fly.......