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NW Sam · 03-14-2015, 02:18 PM

I adjusted the stop screw so that it is barely touching the stop. My car takes off much better, no lag. No need to have a built in boost leak. Sam

blk 2013 · 03-14-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hammdo

Yep. Ups etc gouge on shipping. Not Lingenfelter's fault.

Tool was spot on and I'm glad I have it...

Thanks!

-Don

did you get a chance to check yours to see if it was out of spec.

Ken

hammdo · 03-14-2015, 04:19 PM

I installed the tool and the arm would not fit so I loosened the valve and was able to install the tool. I'd say it was off just enough. I now know though it's to factory specs.

-Don

jayno20 · 03-14-2015, 04:43 PM

Anyone wanna send me their tool to use?

EvilZL1 · 03-14-2015, 05:20 PM

SO is this safe to do or no? so many comments on shipping the dam tool more than benefits and people that tried it

hotlap · 03-14-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilZL1

SO is this safe to do or no? so many comments on shipping the dam tool more than benefits and people that tried it

I believed this was answered in the first few pages. Hence the masses purchasing the tool to do it correctly.

jayno20 · 03-15-2015, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

I believed this was answered in the first few pages. Hence the masses purchasing the tool to do it correctly.

Lots of people have done this without the tool on the CTS-V forums... Not saying you should, just saying people have done it and benefited from the extra boost and not had problems...

I did it on mine without the tool, but I am going to get the tool eventually and make sure it's lined up right. I will not put any "preload" on the valve though.

Emvici · 03-15-2015, 07:56 AM

I did it without the tool, I gained 3 lbs of boost, but after reading all that could go wrong if everything is just right, I wonder if everything I did is ok?. Did I just maybe get lucky?, am I on borrowed time?. I hope it is all good, the car is making crazy power now, the boost needle is just crackin 15 lbs of boost, maybe atittle more. I hope it lasts.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 03-15-2015, 02:43 PM

What do people think can go wrong with the bypass valve? Worst case the bypass gets stuck closed, the car will be VERY responsive especially off throttle and you will notice this immediately. Then you manually "un-stick" it and set the set screw to stop the valve from sticking. Your car will not suddenly blow up! However, I doubt this is even possible after looking at the snout off the car and playing with the valve operation. Use the tool to make sure the diaphragm in the actuator doesn't rupture because it is at an extreme angle to the arm and don't worry about it.

jayno20 · 03-15-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

Use the tool to make sure the diaphragm in the actuator doesn't rupture because it is at an extreme angle to the arm and don't worry about it.

That is the only reason I want the tool. I am not worried about it "blowing up" per se. I just want to make sure the arm isn't at a crazy angle.

Red Jewel RS · 03-17-2015, 12:14 AM

Received tool today. Fast shipping from Lingenfelter. Day off on Thursday.........

unstable vic · 03-17-2015, 08:53 AM

Got mine as well last week. I'll screw around with it this weekend. I'm not expecting the alignment to be off though on a 144 mile untouched car. I'll set the set screw at just touching then a 1/4 turn more.

alex3d · 03-17-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

"Vehicle speeds exceed 256 km/h (159 mph) in second, third or fourth gear for greater than 150 s. "

159mph in SECOND GEAR ?????

Mine won't do that.

maybe free falling from a plane?

KaBoom1701 · 03-17-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by unstable vic

Got mine as well last week. I'll screw around with it this weekend. I'm not expecting the alignment to be off though on a 144 mile untouched car. I'll set the set screw at just touching then a 1/4 turn more.

Your post count is higher than the miles on your ZL1....

Go drive the beast and enjoy!

03-14-2015, 04:19 PM	#143
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	I installed the tool and the arm would not fit so I loosened the valve and was able to install the tool. I'd say it was off just enough. I now know though it's to factory specs. -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-14-2015, 05:20 PM	#145
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03-14-2015, 02:18 PM	#141
NW Sam Drives: 2017 ZL1 Garnet Red Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NW Wa Posts: 354	I adjusted the stop screw so that it is barely touching the stop. My car takes off much better, no lag. No need to have a built in boost leak. Sam

03-14-2015, 04:43 PM	#144
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	Anyone wanna send me their tool to use?

03-15-2015, 07:56 AM	#148
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	I did it without the tool, I gained 3 lbs of boost, but after reading all that could go wrong if everything is just right, I wonder if everything I did is ok?. Did I just maybe get lucky?, am I on borrowed time?. I hope it is all good, the car is making crazy power now, the boost needle is just crackin 15 lbs of boost, maybe atittle more. I hope it lasts.

03-15-2015, 02:43 PM	#149
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	What do people think can go wrong with the bypass valve? Worst case the bypass gets stuck closed, the car will be VERY responsive especially off throttle and you will notice this immediately. Then you manually "un-stick" it and set the set screw to stop the valve from sticking. Your car will not suddenly blow up! However, I doubt this is even possible after looking at the snout off the car and playing with the valve operation. Use the tool to make sure the diaphragm in the actuator doesn't rupture because it is at an extreme angle to the arm and don't worry about it.

03-17-2015, 12:14 AM	#151
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	Received tool today. Fast shipping from Lingenfelter. Day off on Thursday.........

03-17-2015, 08:53 AM	#152
unstable vic Account Suspended Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 342	Got mine as well last week. I'll screw around with it this weekend. I'm not expecting the alignment to be off though on a 144 mile untouched car. I'll set the set screw at just touching then a 1/4 turn more.