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2012ZL1 · 06-08-2012, 08:56 PM

I have long tube headers, 2 pc 2.55" pulley, 160 degree thermostat so far. (not installed yet) next purchase is race cold air kit from ADM, flowmaster catback and an hp tuners GM pro VCM. In the future I also want to upgrade to 4.10 ratio and some stronger rear suspension arms. I would also like to add a dual pass intercooler and larger res, possibly a a/c cooler for the intercooler.

8AD•SS · 06-08-2012, 11:30 PM

As soon as my Z is out of break-in the mods will begin. I'll be taking it to a good dependable performance shop (ADM or Hennessey) and getting started. Won't stop till I've got it just how I want it, about 800 horses should secure an unfading permagrin. Of course aesthetic mods will begin the first night I get her home.

OldScoolCamaro · 06-09-2012, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpepka

I would like Chevy or someone else to offer a reasonable upgrade to lets say 665 HP (just enough to piss off the Ford Faithful) were we can have a warrenty. Magnuson sounds like they might offer a solution.

....a stage 2 upgrade from the factory with warranty yes.....it's not beyond their means, or what the car can safely handle in my opinion.
The fuel shut off comes too quick, mid range power is long and flat and dosen't pull hard enough in upper gears. Much room for improvement there is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrose

Dont get me wrong I would love 650 and a warranty but I want a full warranty.GM STAGE 2 package PLZ and im all over like a fly on **it!lol

...and I am with you....the math behind the motor is quirky at times, it's bland and lazy on occassion in 3rd and 4th, other times it's more predictable and responsive. So much for algorithms and maps. Over compensate for all the parameters; timing, fuel and horsepower curves based upon vehicle input with HP in a higher range.

KKreme15 · 06-10-2012, 01:25 PM

On second thought, I might get that Torq dual pass heat exchanger!

maddmark54 · 06-10-2012, 02:49 PM

All you would be doing by changing the suspension is ruining millions of dollars in enginering put into this car to make it handle like it does. Maybe you should have bought an SS if you want to change how the car was built.

maddmark54 · 06-10-2012, 02:56 PM

They have two different wheels that go on the ZL1. Both of which are shaped different and weigh different. The MR was not calibrated differently for the two wheels. It has nothing to do with the wheels other than the offsets involved for handling.

06-08-2012, 11:30 PM	#142
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06-08-2012, 08:56 PM	#141
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	I have long tube headers, 2 pc 2.55" pulley, 160 degree thermostat so far. (not installed yet) next purchase is race cold air kit from ADM, flowmaster catback and an hp tuners GM pro VCM. In the future I also want to upgrade to 4.10 ratio and some stronger rear suspension arms. I would also like to add a dual pass intercooler and larger res, possibly a a/c cooler for the intercooler.

06-10-2012, 01:25 PM	#144
KKreme15 Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, MD Posts: 1,645	On second thought, I might get that Torq dual pass heat exchanger!

06-10-2012, 02:49 PM	#145
maddmark54 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: orange county Posts: 41	All you would be doing by changing the suspension is ruining millions of dollars in enginering put into this car to make it handle like it does. Maybe you should have bought an SS if you want to change how the car was built.

06-10-2012, 02:56 PM	#146
maddmark54 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: orange county Posts: 41	They have two different wheels that go on the ZL1. Both of which are shaped different and weigh different. The MR was not calibrated differently for the two wheels. It has nothing to do with the wheels other than the offsets involved for handling.