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kinpin · 10-19-2015, 09:26 PM

How much HP can a stock ZL1 engine handle reliably ? with bolt on parts and tuning

ZL1Kid_AL · 10-19-2015, 10:52 PM

750-800whp . Feed it with plenty of octane (anything 100+, e85, e98) and have a solid tune and you would be fine

JANNETTYRACING · 10-20-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kinpin

How much HP can a stock ZL1 engine handle reliably ? with bolt on parts and tuning

We air on the side of caution and say 700 RWHP, others agree.

We can make more but at significantly higher risk.

Redlineviper · 10-20-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

We air on the side of caution and say 700 RWHP, others agree.

We can make more but at significantly higher risk.

What do you feel is the weakest link as you climb above 750? Pistons, bearings, rods?

1ZL4FUN · 10-20-2015, 05:03 PM

Gotta be the pistons...hyperpathetic. LOL!

kinpin · 10-20-2015, 07:14 PM

[QUOTE=JANNETTYRACING;8693167]We air on the side of caution and say 700 RWHP, others agree.

Thank you all for the feed back ... I am only looking for 620 to 650 at the wheels on pump gas ... That will put me at a little over 700 at the crank
That's all I need

kinpin · 10-20-2015, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ZL4FUN

Gotta be the pistons...hyperpathetic. LOL!

Why do I feel like you are talking from experience ... LOL

blk13 · 10-20-2015, 10:52 PM

Its never enought, you will want more power after you get used to 650rwhp

Redlineviper · 10-20-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blk13

Its never enought, you will want more power after you get used to 650rwhp

True story

Mpsmith1 · 10-21-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blk13

Its never enought, you will want more power after you get used to 650rwhp

Sadly, this is 100% true. Lol...

stc315 · 10-21-2015, 07:42 PM

It falls in line with my motto: "Too much horsepower is almost enough!"

Battlezone580 · 10-22-2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by blk13

Its never enought, you will want more power after you get used to 650rwhp

Hp is a addiction really, we all here paid at least 55k + for our ZL1's and even 580 wasnt enough lol.

I love my ZL1 but it doesn't feel as fast as 580 should feel if that makes sense. Cant wait till the end of the year and I start my really modding my car.

I cant even imagine how much more fun it must be driving with 600+ hp at the wheels.

Redlineviper · 10-22-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamDiesel420

Hp is a addiction really, we all here paid at least 55k + for our ZL1's and even 580 wasnt enough lol.

I love my ZL1 but it doesn't feel as fast as 580 should feel if that makes sense. Cant wait till the end of the year and I start my really modding my car.

I cant even imagine how much more fun it must be driving with 600+ hp at the wheels.

I can, and it's a lot.

JANNETTYRACING · 10-22-2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Redlineviper

What do you feel is the weakest link as you climb above 750? Pistons, bearings, rods?

Block, crank, rods pistons are just not built for this power level at any significant usage.

It is one thing to make the power on the dyno then go to car shows and talk about it, and totally different to make this power and race it regularly.

I like to stick to power levels you can actually use.

Ted.

10-19-2015, 09:26 PM	#1
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	Stock ZL1 engine . How much can it handle How much HP can a stock ZL1 engine handle reliably ? with bolt on parts and tuning

10-19-2015, 10:52 PM	#2
ZL1Kid_AL Drives: 2014 ZL1- Summit White M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Thornton, Colorado Posts: 462	750-800whp . Feed it with plenty of octane (anything 100+, e85, e98) and have a solid tune and you would be fine __________________ 750whp @ 13psi Garage Built on Jack Stands.. 850++ 100 shot of sauce

10-20-2015, 05:03 PM	#5
1ZL4FUN Drives: Red Beast X2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norcal Posts: 177 View My Garage	Gotta be the pistons...hyperpathetic. LOL! __________________ New ride 2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport. High Tech Twin Turbo Cruiser. (sold then stolen) 2015 Red ZL1 M6 VIN: G1FL1EP5F9800197 FOR SALE 1995 Patriot Red 95Z28 M6 Project car. Less than 100k miles. 95 corvette motor. All good parts, too much to list. Just needs someone to put it together. (sold) 2002 CHP camaro B4C (sold) White 95Z A4 best 11.891 @ 114.269 boltons & weight reduction. Yes, it was a record. 11/13/02

10-21-2015, 07:42 PM	#11
stc315 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Yuma Posts: 77	It falls in line with my motto: "Too much horsepower is almost enough!" __________________ "Too much horsepower is almost enough!!!" Current Vehicles; 2015 ZL1 Ashen Gray, A6, #1130, built 4/9/15 2014 Ram Laramie Hemi 4x4 1970 Nova Black ZZ502/TH400

10-20-2015, 07:14 PM	#6
kinpin 618 RWHP Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Albany New York Posts: 772 View My Garage	[QUOTE=JANNETTYRACING;8693167]We air on the side of caution and say 700 RWHP, others agree. Thank you all for the feed back ... I am only looking for 620 to 650 at the wheels on pump gas ... That will put me at a little over 700 at the crank That's all I need

10-20-2015, 10:52 PM	#8
blk13 Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 298	Its never enought, you will want more power after you get used to 650rwhp