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HDRDTD · 03-20-2015, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cooks ZL1

Anyone have a link for where this tool can be purchased? Sorry if this was already covered. Thank you

Post #84 in this thread.

WSSICK · 03-20-2015, 08:48 PM

I did not receive a hat either. However, I did get the part/tool I ordered.

DrkPhx · 03-21-2015, 12:08 PM

edit: I picked an honest .75 psi of boost. Certainly not a whole lot, but every little bit helps. Interestingly enough, I put it back to the original factory position where I scribed the bolts before I removed the snout to change the coupler last year.

unstable vic · 03-21-2015, 12:45 PM

I got the hat because I'm special lolololol

KLR ZL1 · 03-21-2015, 03:13 PM

I did mine this week and can tell that the boost comes on sooner.

unstable vic · 03-29-2015, 06:32 PM

Nice

unstable vic · 04-08-2015, 06:26 AM

Anyone else do this now that the good weather is here for some of us?

Howdie_ · 04-08-2015, 09:47 AM

I just did mine last week (video method, no tool). I've not been able to drive it yet. I understand that GM is leaving these slightly cracked open to prevent sticking (and you do want the blower to be able to relieve boost in the right circumstance), but does anyone know the real reason why it would stick? I would suggest it is for the possibility of icing shut (this is the internet, take with a grain of salt). Most owners don't drive the car in those temps (because of the tires) so, in my mind this is low risk. Other opinions?

RLHMARINES · 04-08-2015, 10:19 AM

As mentioned before I adjusted mine by hand without the tool and after a couple of track days recently I can say that it did not cause any ill effect.

Howdie_ · 04-27-2015, 11:26 AM

So, I installed a Roto Fab CAI and did the video method of bypass valve adjustment. I finally got a chance to drive the car. I cannot believe the difference in power this car makes, seat of the pants. Funny thing is, I was down in Atlanta last week, and picked up the tool for 12 bucks at Vengeance Racing, just have not used it yet. For now, wow!

1ZL4FUN · 04-27-2015, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howdie_

So, I installed a Roto Fab CAI and did the video method of bypass valve adjustment. I finally got a chance to drive the car. I cannot believe the difference in power this car makes, seat of the pants. Funny thing is, I was down in Atlanta last week, and picked up the tool for 12 bucks at Vengeance Racing, just have not used it yet. For now, wow!

+1 This mod+rotofab=wow! Love the sound of the blower!

AITI · 04-27-2015, 02:15 PM

Excellent free mod for sure. Thanks again Phil!!

Emvici · 04-27-2015, 03:08 PM

yeah, I did mine too, I picked up at least 3 lbs of boost!. I see a huge difference especially between 40 - 90 mph. the car is like a rocket now.

Mechzl1 · 04-27-2015, 05:15 PM

Gonna have to check out the position of my bypass valve now, some people stating, some impressive boost gains.

03-20-2015, 08:48 PM	#170
WSSICK Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	I did not receive a hat either. However, I did get the part/tool I ordered. __________________ *2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1* 2002 Victory Red Trans Am WS6 2000 Lt Pewter Metallic Silverado Z71 1996 Metallic Gray Ford Taurus GL

03-21-2015, 12:08 PM	#171
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	edit: I picked an honest .75 psi of boost. Certainly not a whole lot, but every little bit helps. Interestingly enough, I put it back to the original factory position where I scribed the bolts before I removed the snout to change the coupler last year. Last edited by DrkPhx; 03-21-2015 at 05:34 PM.

03-21-2015, 03:13 PM	#173
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	I did mine this week and can tell that the boost comes on sooner. __________________

04-08-2015, 10:19 AM	#177
RLHMARINES 1st Civ. Div. Drives: Camaroless for now...RIP "Big SexZ" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,729	As mentioned before I adjusted mine by hand without the tool and after a couple of track days recently I can say that it did not cause any ill effect. __________________ Swift....Silent....Deadly

03-21-2015, 12:45 PM	#172
unstable vic Account Suspended Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 342	I got the hat because I'm special lolololol

03-29-2015, 06:32 PM	#174
unstable vic Account Suspended Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 342	Nice

04-08-2015, 06:26 AM	#175
unstable vic Account Suspended Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 342	Anyone else do this now that the good weather is here for some of us?

04-08-2015, 09:47 AM	#176
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	I just did mine last week (video method, no tool). I've not been able to drive it yet. I understand that GM is leaving these slightly cracked open to prevent sticking (and you do want the blower to be able to relieve boost in the right circumstance), but does anyone know the real reason why it would stick? I would suggest it is for the possibility of icing shut (this is the internet, take with a grain of salt). Most owners don't drive the car in those temps (because of the tires) so, in my mind this is low risk. Other opinions?

04-27-2015, 11:26 AM	#178
Howdie_ Drives: '13 ZL1, '99 Trans Am Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Posts: 75 View My Garage	So, I installed a Roto Fab CAI and did the video method of bypass valve adjustment. I finally got a chance to drive the car. I cannot believe the difference in power this car makes, seat of the pants. Funny thing is, I was down in Atlanta last week, and picked up the tool for 12 bucks at Vengeance Racing, just have not used it yet. For now, wow!

04-27-2015, 02:15 PM	#180
AITI Account Suspended Drives: 2015 LFX Auto Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US of A Posts: 280	Excellent free mod for sure. Thanks again Phil!!

04-27-2015, 03:08 PM	#181
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	yeah, I did mine too, I picked up at least 3 lbs of boost!. I see a huge difference especially between 40 - 90 mph. the car is like a rocket now.

04-27-2015, 05:15 PM	#182
Mechzl1 Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 118	Gonna have to check out the position of my bypass valve now, some people stating, some impressive boost gains.