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C10_ustacould · 11-25-2016, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Cool, well your car is already built. Upper 2.55", CAI, Full exhaust is good for 580-600 WHP.

Well, I may have unknowingly bought WAY more car than I intended to.

I have a friend that has HP tuners, I'm going to ask him to take a look and see what he can find about the tune. I'm thinking I might have to find a chassis dyno too, so I can get concrete confirmation of what we're dealing with. It just seems crazy that a guy would spend that much money on mods in just a couple years and then trade it in.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 11-25-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Well, I may have unknowingly bought WAY more car than I intended to.

I have a friend that has HP tuners, I'm going to ask him to take a look and see what he can find about the tune. I'm thinking I might have to find a chassis dyno too, so I can get concrete confirmation of what we're dealing with. It just seems crazy that a guy would spend that much money on mods in just a couple years and then trade it in.

Haha, all good. Can't have too much HP :P

C10_ustacould · 11-25-2016, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Haha, all good. Can't have too much HP :P

LOL, should have known you'd say that!

Z/28Dan · 11-25-2016, 02:57 PM

Just a thought, but have you asked the dealership for the history on the car? Was it a trade in? Maybe they can put you in touch with the previous owner. (edit: Saw you are doing that already.)

Secondly, maybe the previous owner was on Camaro5? Look at the ZL1 registry here in the forum. Do some searching around and you might come up with some answers.

Lastly, I modded my previous ZL1 and sold it 5 months later to buy a Z/28. I don't think it's at all unusual for the previous owner of your car to do that as well. But that's just my .02.

Sounds like a great car. The ZL1 is properly awakened with exactly what mods you have...and a good tune. That thing should run like a scalded ape!

C10_ustacould · 11-25-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

Just a thought, but have you asked the dealership for the history on the car? Was it a trade in? Maybe they can put you in touch with the previous owner. (edit: Saw you are doing that already.)

Secondly, maybe the previous owner was on Camaro5? Look at the ZL1 registry here in the forum. Do some searching around and you might come up with some answers.

Lastly, I modded my previous ZL1 and sold it 5 months later to buy a Z/28. I don't think it's at all unusual for the previous owner of your car to do that as well. But that's just my .02.

Sounds like a great car. The ZL1 is properly awakened with exactly what mods you have...and a good tune. That thing should run like a scalded ape!

Yep, I talked to my salesman today, he's going to pass my contact info on to the PO so hopefully he'll contact me. The car does run well, it's hard to not make up reasons to drive it!

C10_ustacould · 11-25-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Candr3535

Sounds like you got a helluva ride and the mods are already there. My guess they changed the injectors and might have a fuel booster. Look where the battery is or under the back seat. That's where my fuel booster is. Surprised it didn't come with the tuner. When I traded my first gen5, I gave them the tuner and all the original parts. Just a thought. Good luck with ur new ride it certainly sounds like a great car.

Fuel booster? Is this a fuel regulator or an electronic piece? I'm not familiar with this part... google here I come.

**** I read up on the Boost-A-Pump (BAP) unit and I don't see one installed in our car. Thanks for the heads up though, may have to do something in the future depending on what the PO says if I'm able to talk with him. ****

C10_ustacould · 12-05-2016, 11:25 PM

I've been reading a lot of threads about cars with mods similar to mine, as well as threads from the tuners who populate the site. After evaluating my research I've decided to go with Ted Jannetty. I talked with him this morning explaining that we ended up with more car than we thought we were buying do to the modifications I failed to notice when we bought it. I explained that we just wanted to ensure the engine and trans tune was safe and to improve the drivability a bit. He was really receptive to my input and made his recommendation based on our wants/needs and not just making all the horsepower possible. I should receive a tuner and a set of injectors by the end of the week. His experience was such that he is adamant about swapping injectors to 850s. That will start the process with him and I am hopeful we can have it sorted and ready for some dyno time, as I have an opportunity to get some time on a local dyno next Friday. The one thing I forgot to order was the oil catch can, maybe I can email them and have it added to my shipment in the morning. Anyway, thanks to those of you who have written up great threads and those that have provided comments here. Hopefully my experience can help someone too.

Candr3535 · 12-06-2016, 12:03 AM

Again Buck, good luck. You made a good choice and won't be disappointed. I promise. I drive 3 1/2 to 4 hrs each way for Ted and his crew to work on my car. I'm a pretty anal guy about my personal property. Tell Ted I said hello

C10_ustacould · 12-16-2016, 10:02 AM

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The injectors swap is complete and the Jannetty tune has been uploaded. The drive-ability is much better, especially the transmission characteristics. Data logging was an experience the first time, the first data-log has been sent and I'm waiting to see if he sends any changes. I want to get it on a dyno soon just to see what the numbers are but I'm thinking he may want some wide band info anyway, that's my justification anyway.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 12-16-2016, 10:14 AM

Cool. Keep us posted.

briancamaross · 12-16-2016, 10:38 AM

Take it to holt run at the track

C10_ustacould · 01-24-2017, 06:33 AM

Update:
At this point I'd like to stab myself in the neck for buying this car. If my wife didn't love it so much I'd trade it for a stock 2017 2SS convertible... in Garnet Red Tintcoat with low gloss 5-split spoke wheels. Yes, I've thought about it that much. After swapping the injectors, installing an ugly ass AFR gauge, and loading a tune and 6 tune updates... the fuel pump is weak. Waiting on approval from the GM tech rep to have it changed under warranty, should know later today. When that is fixed then we can hopefully finish the tune. I wish I had bought one that was still stock...

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 01-24-2017, 09:31 AM

Sorry about that man.

frenchsquared · 01-24-2017, 11:51 AM

sorry to hear that... not everyone likes big power cars.

I don't get the mail order tune. You could have just taken the car to dyno shop and had it tuned without all the hassle. I will never do a mail in tune.

11-25-2016, 02:57 PM	#32
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,680 View My Garage	Just a thought, but have you asked the dealership for the history on the car? Was it a trade in? Maybe they can put you in touch with the previous owner. (edit: Saw you are doing that already.) Secondly, maybe the previous owner was on Camaro5? Look at the ZL1 registry here in the forum. Do some searching around and you might come up with some answers. Lastly, I modded my previous ZL1 and sold it 5 months later to buy a Z/28. I don't think it's at all unusual for the previous owner of your car to do that as well. But that's just my .02. Sounds like a great car. The ZL1 is properly awakened with exactly what mods you have...and a good tune. That thing should run like a scalded ape! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

12-05-2016, 11:25 PM	#35
C10_ustacould Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Metallic A10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 145	I've been reading a lot of threads about cars with mods similar to mine, as well as threads from the tuners who populate the site. After evaluating my research I've decided to go with Ted Jannetty. I talked with him this morning explaining that we ended up with more car than we thought we were buying do to the modifications I failed to notice when we bought it. I explained that we just wanted to ensure the engine and trans tune was safe and to improve the drivability a bit. He was really receptive to my input and made his recommendation based on our wants/needs and not just making all the horsepower possible. I should receive a tuner and a set of injectors by the end of the week. His experience was such that he is adamant about swapping injectors to 850s. That will start the process with him and I am hopeful we can have it sorted and ready for some dyno time, as I have an opportunity to get some time on a local dyno next Friday. The one thing I forgot to order was the oil catch can, maybe I can email them and have it added to my shipment in the morning. Anyway, thanks to those of you who have written up great threads and those that have provided comments here. Hopefully my experience can help someone too. __________________ Buck "I don't anymore, but I ustacould!" 2018 ZL1 Garnet Metallic Last edited by C10_ustacould; 12-05-2016 at 11:43 PM.

12-06-2016, 12:03 AM	#36
Candr3535 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black Vert M6 #5591 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Galloway,NJ Posts: 747 View My Garage	Again Buck, good luck. You made a good choice and won't be disappointed. I promise. I drive 3 1/2 to 4 hrs each way for Ted and his crew to work on my car. I'm a pretty anal guy about my personal property. Tell Ted I said hello __________________ 695 RWHP / 660 RWTQ @ 13.5 PSI Dyna-Tech Headers Ceramic Coated w/Super Flo Cats, JRE Custom Rough Idle Racing Cam Package and 125 RWHP Pulley Kit w/ 28% pulley, Custom Tune by Ted, ID850 injectors, JMS Fuel Booster, NGK Plugs, MSD Plug Wires, Roto-Fab CAI, Roto-Fab Big Gulp, Elite Catch Can, Mild to Wild, 90mm VMaxx Ported Throttle Body, Skip Shift Elim., D3 Coolant Resevoir, Separated Clutch Resevoir, and Fuzzy Red Dice..

12-16-2016, 10:02 AM	#37
C10_ustacould Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Metallic A10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 145	The injectors swap is complete and the Jannetty tune has been uploaded. The drive-ability is much better, especially the transmission characteristics. Data logging was an experience the first time, the first data-log has been sent and I'm waiting to see if he sends any changes. I want to get it on a dyno soon just to see what the numbers are but I'm thinking he may want some wide band info anyway, that's my justification anyway. __________________ Buck "I don't anymore, but I ustacould!" 2018 ZL1 Garnet Metallic

01-24-2017, 06:33 AM	#40
C10_ustacould Drives: 2018 ZL1 Garnet Metallic A10 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 145	Update: At this point I'd like to stab myself in the neck for buying this car. If my wife didn't love it so much I'd trade it for a stock 2017 2SS convertible... in Garnet Red Tintcoat with low gloss 5-split spoke wheels. Yes, I've thought about it that much. After swapping the injectors, installing an ugly ass AFR gauge, and loading a tune and 6 tune updates... the fuel pump is weak. Waiting on approval from the GM tech rep to have it changed under warranty, should know later today. When that is fixed then we can hopefully finish the tune. I wish I had bought one that was still stock... __________________ Buck "I don't anymore, but I ustacould!" 2018 ZL1 Garnet Metallic

12-16-2016, 10:14 AM	#38
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Cool. Keep us posted.

12-16-2016, 10:38 AM	#39
briancamaross Drives: 2011 ss 2ss auto camaro Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: mary esther florida Posts: 385 View My Garage	Take it to holt run at the track

01-24-2017, 09:31 AM	#41
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	Sorry about that man.

01-24-2017, 11:51 AM	#42
frenchsquared Drives: 15 Z28, 01 Corvette, 96 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 863	sorry to hear that... not everyone likes big power cars. I don't get the mail order tune. You could have just taken the car to dyno shop and had it tuned without all the hassle. I will never do a mail in tune.