First ZL1 mods on 5k budget

[d454brisson]

I used the kooks with kooks catless connectors. Very easy install with ramps from the bottom. No issues with steering boot and the cupped connectors make alignment and sealing a breeze.

Only issue was i didn't like the kooks gaskets in the kit and reused the stock ones.

Not sure what texas emissions is but the Tune Jannetty has sets the rear o2 sensros in a state thats at least passable in MD. Less than 2 weeks after putting on I got the test notice. Sweated all the way in thinking i would need to figure a way to run a stock tune and trick the rear o2s. Plugged it up checked and passed. Since the connector pipes have a bung on the, they appear as slim cats to the unknowing.



http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477254

Go to MD speed and ask for brian in chat, always has good prices

[KaBoom1701]

Originally Posted by d454brisson

I would (and did ) Jannetty 125 kit, the only thing i did different was source the headers from Maryland speed and I found the ID850 used from a member.

Running no cats and headers, with spots for all four o2 sensors is all the exhaust you will ever need. With Ted's tune I was able to pass OBD emissions in MD which is pretty tight.

Typically Maryland Speed has been running end or month sales (check vendor section), (to get to goals) and the prices are aggressive.

The Jannetty package is doable in a weekend and really turns on the car. Its brutally fast through all the range and sounds great.

2014 ZL1

DB

+1

I did the same. Bought the JRE 125rwhp kit from another member for around 2K and did the install myself. Had Ted do the tune and can't be happier.

[evonschu]

I initially started with a similar budget. Put in CAI, rotofab supercharger coolant reservoir, ported VMAX TB, kooks catless headers, 10" lower pulley, ID850 injectors, and tuned and was at about 600RWHP. Although had a lot of weird issues with the tune on it (timing being pulled during medium acceleration in a certain RPM range that could not get to the bottom of). Eventually went down to Salt Lake City and took it to JDP and got their BTR3 custom grind cam, pushrods, valve springs, heat exchanger, meth inj, and re-tuned and am much happier now. It's not that much more and personally well worth it IMO. Think between the 2 shops I went to did about 8k in parts/labor for 700RWHP.

[TEXnZL1]

All great tips. Much appreciated guys! Definitely happy I joined.

[STUNNAH]

I would suggest a simple stage 1 kit...I went with Vengeance Racing 2.55 upper pulley, Roto Fab CAI, solid isolator, plugs, 160* thermostat, tune and installation $2,400.00...Save your remaining funds for future mods...Pull the fuse to keep the cutouts open, no cost...Results in my signature...Many vendors offer these kits at comparable pricing...

[TEXnZL1]

Originally Posted by STUNNAH

I would suggest a simple stage 1 kit...I went with Vengeance Racing 2.55 upper pulley, Roto Fab CAI, solid isolator, plugs, 160* thermostat, tune and installation $2,400.00...Save your remaining funds for future mods...Pull the fuse to keep the cutouts open, no cost...Results in my signature...Many vendors offer these kits at comparable pricing...

That actually sounds perfect for being that far under budget. Vengeance is way too far from me. I wonder if I could have them send me the parts for that package (without the CAI because I now have a hookup on one of those), then have the install and tune done locally..

[MO'SZL1]

I would go with a bigger lower pulley 9.55 before headers better bag for your $ IMO

[STUNNAH]

Originally Posted by TEXnZL1

That actually sounds perfect for being that far under budget. Vengeance is way too far from me. I wonder if I could have them send me the parts for that package (without the CAI because I now have a hookup on one of those), then have the install and tune done locally..

If you're in Texas there are plenty of rebuttable shops, I was just using Vengeance as an example...

[TEXnZL1]

Originally Posted by MO'SZL1

I would got with a bigger lower pulley 9.55 before headers better bag for your $ IMO

As bad as I hate to admit it, I want the headers just as much for the sound as the performance haha

[mlee]

Originally Posted by TEXnZL1

What headers did you use? I'd love to run catless, the sound is just awesome to me. Just have to pass inspection unfortunately.

I didn't run cats on my ZL1 and passed inspection every time. As long as your tuner knows what he's doing you should be fine in that area. Andy is an awesome choice for you especially since you are in the area.

Here's what I would do for the ~5k installed.
Upper and Lower Pulley with interchangeable rings
ID850 injectors (you'll need these for sure)
American Racing Headers no cats
Ron Davis heat exchanger
D3 Coolant reservoir
Tune

[ADM PERFORMANCE]

Originally Posted by TEXnZL1

Everything Army. CH-47 Chinook mainly, but also the Apache and the Blackhawk.

We can definantly get you going in the right direction,feel free to call anytime M-F 6:30-3:30 as these are our business hours.
214-228-8782 Andy

BTW - I worked for Gulfstream Aerospace for a short term so we have some common ground

[TEXnZL1]

Originally Posted by ADM PERFORMANCE

We can definantly get you going in the right direction,feel free to call anytime M-F 6:30-3:30 as these are our business hours.
214-228-8782 Andy

BTW - I worked for Gulfstream Aerospace for a short term so we have some common ground

There you guys are! I knew I'd seen y'all around reading through these forums. Yeah I'm probably just going to do your ZL 650 with some headers and maybe a lower pulley upgrade.

When I come back to the states I'm definitely going to give you a call man. Could be early February or maybe even early June, just whenever my company decides to let me take some vacation. It's not fighting season yet so maybe earlier than later I hope! I'll save the number though for sure.

[ADM PERFORMANCE]

Originally Posted by TEXnZL1

There you guys are! I knew I'd seen y'all around reading through these forums. Yeah I'm probably just going to do your ZL 650 with some headers and maybe a lower pulley upgrade.

When I come back to the states I'm definitely going to give you a call man. Could be early February or maybe even early June, just whenever my company decides to let me take some vacation. It's not fighting season yet so maybe earlier than later I hope! I'll save the number though for sure.

Sounds good. We also give our service men and women
A discount as well.

[ADM PERFORMANCE]

Here is a helicopter pilot that we did recently

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=467998

Another retired disabled vet we just did also:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478076

Here is another helicopter pilot also that has multiple

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...epower+therapy