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*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-24-2011, 03:32 PM

You need to be specific, MY68RS....do DRL bulbs count? Subframe bushings?....

I had to say "yes"...because I will change some things (assuming, of course, I can get it)...but no plans for major modifications, here.

Brad02SS · 09-24-2011, 04:55 PM

Yes- headers, exhaust, intake, pulley, tune...it's too easy to pick up 100-150 more hp.

91Z28350 · 09-24-2011, 05:28 PM

If I end with a ZL1 instead of a 'Vette, then yes, I intend to make it a fully forged, ported heads, whippled monster! Actually, for that matter, 'Vette or Camaro, the end result will be the same; whippled street monster. There will always be someone faster, but it will still be a beast when I am done.

lbls1 · 09-24-2011, 05:35 PM

Do modified (polished) OEM wheels count as a mod?? I might do that if I have my way..........like the good ol' days with my old lady camaro.

1BADZL1 · 09-26-2011, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

You need to be specific, MY68RS....do DRL bulbs count? Subframe bushings?....

I had to say "yes"...because I will change some things (assuming, of course, I can get it)...but no plans for major modifications, here.

Everything counts if it did not come from the factory that way...
Even window tint....

shockandawe · 09-26-2011, 09:39 AM

Oh yah, I plan to mod at least to 1000 h.p.!

Scarrzz · 09-28-2011, 04:14 PM

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What do you guys think about a carbon fiber driveshaft?

Save at least ten pounds, and like the wheels, that's reciprocating weight, so the effect of weight savings is multiplied.

but $1000.00 isn't cheap.

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IOMZL1 · 09-28-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

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What do you guys think about a carbon fiber driveshaft?

Save at least ten pounds, and like the wheels, that's reciprocating weight, so the effect of weight savings is multiplied.

but $1000.00 isn't cheap.

.

I think very highly of carbon fiber driveshafts. Who makes these that will fit the ZL1? Other than the weight there can be a RWHP gain to be had from installing one of those plus it can reduce vibrations. A great mod IMO and worth the $$.

Brad02SS · 09-28-2011, 04:33 PM

The car could use some weight savings and that would be a good way to do it. Like you said, reciprocating weight and it's not something that would make the car any less comfortable, like pulling stuff out of the interior.

*radz28* · 09-28-2011, 04:43 PM

I like the CF driveshaft idea. I was hoping for an aluminum engine and IRS cradle with some forged aluminum control arms, too. It's not looking like that's going to happen, but that hasn't changed my mind in the least

Scarrzz · 09-28-2011, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IOMZL1

. Who makes these that will fit the ZL1?

I don't know of any yet, but it's just a matter of time.

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payne.jeremy82 · 09-28-2011, 06:14 PM

I found this carbon fiber drive shaft from the driveshaft shop but its like $1400

http://driveshaftshop.com/blog/?p=395

GEEo · 09-28-2011, 07:23 PM

I would probably put a couple bolt ons.

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09-24-2011, 03:32 PM	#29
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	You need to be specific, MY68RS....do DRL bulbs count? Subframe bushings?.... I had to say "yes"...because I will change some things (assuming, of course, I can get it)...but no plans for major modifications, here. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

09-24-2011, 04:55 PM	#30
Brad02SS Drives: 02 35th LE SS, 08 G8 GT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 117	Yes- headers, exhaust, intake, pulley, tune...it's too easy to pick up 100-150 more hp. __________________ 2002 35th Anniversary Limited Edition SS Convertible- Garage Queen, SLP 345hp package, staying original 2008 G8 GT-Daily Driver/ Track Toy- Full bolt-ons, Pedderised, VMR 718 18x9.5's with Nitto NT05 275's all around

09-24-2011, 05:35 PM	#32
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,071	Do modified (polished) OEM wheels count as a mod?? I might do that if I have my way..........like the good ol' days with my old lady camaro. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

09-28-2011, 04:14 PM	#35
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	. What do you guys think about a carbon fiber driveshaft? Save at least ten pounds, and like the wheels, that's reciprocating weight, so the effect of weight savings is multiplied. but $1000.00 isn't cheap. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

09-24-2011, 05:28 PM	#31
91Z28350 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP 2010 Traverse LTZ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roanoke,TX Posts: 665	If I end with a ZL1 instead of a 'Vette, then yes, I intend to make it a fully forged, ported heads, whippled monster! Actually, for that matter, 'Vette or Camaro, the end result will be the same; whippled street monster. There will always be someone faster, but it will still be a beast when I am done.

09-26-2011, 09:39 AM	#34
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Oh yah, I plan to mod at least to 1000 h.p.!

09-28-2011, 04:33 PM	#37
Brad02SS Drives: 02 35th LE SS, 08 G8 GT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Orleans Posts: 117	The car could use some weight savings and that would be a good way to do it. Like you said, reciprocating weight and it's not something that would make the car any less comfortable, like pulling stuff out of the interior. __________________ 2002 35th Anniversary Limited Edition SS Convertible- Garage Queen, SLP 345hp package, staying original 2008 G8 GT-Daily Driver/ Track Toy- Full bolt-ons, Pedderised, VMR 718 18x9.5's with Nitto NT05 275's all around

09-28-2011, 04:43 PM	#38
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,803 View My Garage	I like the CF driveshaft idea. I was hoping for an aluminum engine and IRS cradle with some forged aluminum control arms, too. It's not looking like that's going to happen, but that hasn't changed my mind in the least __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

09-28-2011, 06:14 PM	#40
payne.jeremy82 Drives: 2002 Lifted Trailblazer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 51	I found this carbon fiber drive shaft from the driveshaft shop but its like $1400 http://driveshaftshop.com/blog/?p=395 Last edited by payne.jeremy82; 09-29-2011 at 07:38 AM.

09-28-2011, 07:23 PM	#41
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I would probably put a couple bolt ons.

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