Change in horsepower for 2013 - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tooslow · 11-23-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mrvenicess

With the ZR1 going to close to 700hp FOR 2013 I dont think Chevrolet will feel the need to bump up the ZL1 right away. I didnt let the cat out of the bag did I?!

Oh noes! Now all the owners of previous ZR1 models are going to be upset that they didn't wait to buy a 2013!

Shurenuff · 11-23-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

Oh noes! Now all the owners of previous ZR1 models are going to be upset that they didn't wait to buy a 2013!

Even if this rumor is true, the circumstances with the ZR1 (which debuted for MY2009) and the 2012 ZL1 (which is a brand new model with a 6 month production run) is totally different. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to figure that out.

VenomInside · 11-23-2011, 04:31 PM

And how much of that power will you ACTUALLY use on the street?

SSOOCH · 11-23-2011, 04:35 PM

JESUS CHRIST PEOPLE! BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE BIGGER AND BADDER CARS OUT THERE. LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE. LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO WORRY ABOUT "WHAT IF'S"!

But yes, you know Chevrolet will bump up the power. Simple pulley and re tune will get it up!

tooslow · 11-23-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomInside

And how much of that power will you ACTUALLY use on the street?

How much of the 400+ HP do the Mustangs GT and Camaro SS use on the street?

bowtiefamily · 11-23-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomInside

And how much of that power will you ACTUALLY use on the street?

I intend on all of it and I may ask for more.

zkdreads · 11-23-2011, 06:24 PM

i say be happy be with your purchase. worse case scenario add a CAI and you will gain more lol. buying a car is like is like buying an electronic. its always out of date 6-12 months later

IcePick06 · 11-23-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ShnOmac

In the automotive industry things change rapidly ..... If you keep waiting for the next best thing you are never going to get a car!

Plus, depending on what the GT500 is priced at (should think close to $60k), IF Chevy does increase the HP on the 2013 ZL1, they may also increase the base MSRP in order to justify it. They increase the base price of the C6 Z06 a few years ago $5k so I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same thing to their top of the line Camaro!

The Stig · 11-23-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

I kind of wish GM at least boosted it to 600hp. It's only another 20hp but it's a psychological thing with most people.

I don't get that. It's not a pissing contest to see how has the most horsepower. I could care less if the GT500 pumped out 680 rwhp. Show me the GT500 that'll do the 'berg in 7:41.

If I may speak freely. This whole need to have more horsepower than the GT500 is like penis envy. It's all in your head. Sure it'll make you feel better that yours is bigger, but does that make you the better man?

IcePick06 · 11-23-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Shurenuff

You really think they'll increase the power for the 2013 model year due to the GT500 announcement? I guess there's a possibility, but I just don't see them reacting that quickly.

I agree. I think Al O.'s letter was pretty firm in that he feels his car will outperform the GT500 on the track. I guess we'll have to wait until around March or April when both cars are in full production, on the streets, and in the hands of testers, magazines, etc. before GM really considers responding to the HP increase from the GT500. It doesn't sound like GM really cares if the Ford is faster in a straight line as long as the overall performance around a racetrack is better. for this reason, I don't really see them increasing the HP in such a short amount of time as production for MY 2013 cars will begin in June of 2012 which only gives them a few months of transition to have to research and do testing on a new pulley or whatever for the HP increase.

Honestly for 2013 I don't really see many upgrades other than colors, and maybe a few interior options or carbon fiber pieces from the concept added. It's been 3 years and they still haven't installed a touch screen navigation unit in the Camaro so I won't hold my breath for that option either on the ZL1 anytime soon. I'm sure they tried to minimize the weight everywhere possible with the current ZL1 so don't expect that to be any better for 2013 either.

I plan on doing a HALLTECH Intake mod anyway when I get mine so that should bump it up to 600 HP at the flywheel easily, I'll be straight with that for awhile. If the new shifter sucks, then I'll put in a MGW, but other than that I'm just gonna drive the pi$$ out of her cuz that's what I paid for!

shockandawe · 11-23-2011, 07:09 PM

They better up the HP, 2nd best isn't good enough in my book. I'm waiting for the 2013 ZL1.

shockandawe · 11-23-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by REVENGE

Because of people like you I really hope GM ups the power on the second year model. Once they do you will be here whining and promising to never buy another GM car again. I know your type.

Calm down grasshoppa !

bowtiefamily · 11-23-2011, 07:34 PM

The only thing that I see as a change would be the Carbon edition. Alot of time and money went in to this car and they are only going to produce a limited amount for this MY. Everyone has there own view ( Thank the American G.I. for that ) and can choose there own path. Best of luck to all whatever your decision may be. If the do make changes to the car whether it be HP or something else and your not happy. Sell your 2012 and buy a 2013, 14, 15, etc. My wife and I ordered a 2010 white 2 SS and a few months later the Synergy green came out in the V6. That was my wife's favorite color. I call GM and spoke with some very helpful people and plead my case. Then the color was offered for the V8 as the MY 2011. So we sold the white one and ordered the green.

slick rick · 11-23-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shockandawe

They better up the HP, 2nd best isn't good enough in my book. I'm waiting for the 2013 ZL1.

Wait for 2014

11-23-2011, 04:35 PM	#32
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	JESUS CHRIST PEOPLE! BE HAPPY WITH WHAT YOU HAVE. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE BIGGER AND BADDER CARS OUT THERE. LOVE WHAT YOU HAVE. LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO WORRY ABOUT "WHAT IF'S"! But yes, you know Chevrolet will bump up the power. Simple pulley and re tune will get it up! __________________

11-23-2011, 06:24 PM	#35
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	i say be happy be with your purchase. worse case scenario add a CAI and you will gain more lol. buying a car is like is like buying an electronic. its always out of date 6-12 months later __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

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bowtiefamily Drives: Chevrolet Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 588 View My Garage	The only thing that I see as a change would be the Carbon edition. Alot of time and money went in to this car and they are only going to produce a limited amount for this MY. Everyone has there own view ( Thank the American G.I. for that ) and can choose there own path. Best of luck to all whatever your decision may be. If the do make changes to the car whether it be HP or something else and your not happy. Sell your 2012 and buy a 2013, 14, 15, etc. My wife and I ordered a 2010 white 2 SS and a few months later the Synergy green came out in the V6. That was my wife's favorite color. I call GM and spoke with some very helpful people and plead my case. Then the color was offered for the V8 as the MY 2011. So we sold the white one and ordered the green.