Which route should I go first?????

[mag2camss]

I'm now a proud owner of a zl1 and I have a few extra dollars to spend but I don't know which way to go! I'm thinking cai,headers,t-stat and custom exhaust or the lingenfelter 630 kit. Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not looking for any set hp number so all suggestions are welcome.

[Bigtime53]

Get the CAI first you will love the sound of the supercharger as this will make it just a little louder to hear. I waited and bought my higher HP kit from ADM in texas and it included all of which you are wanting plus they tuned my car after they installed all of the parts. If you do anything more than the CAI your car will have to be re-tuned. You should go for the 750hp package,it really wakes these cars up plus you have to be ready for all of those new hellcats that will be out prowling around!

[ZO6 Bryan]

Hands down, best bang for the buck is a pulley swap. There is nothing that will improve performance better than more boost.

[mag2camss]

Originally Posted by Bigtime53

Get the CAI first you will love the sound of the supercharger as this will make it just a little louder to hear. I waited and bought my higher HP kit from ADM in texas and it included all of which you are wanting plus they tuned my car after they installed all of the parts. If you do anything more than the CAI your car will have to be re-tuned. You should go for the 750hp package,it really wakes these cars up plus you have to be ready for all of those new hellcats that will be out prowling around!

Sounds like a plan. Maaaaan I was leaving Detroit today and saw a bunch of hellcat challengers at the production plant ready to be shipped.

[hognutz]

Originally Posted by mag2camss

I'm now a proud owner of a zl1 and I have a few extra dollars to spend but I don't know which way to go! I'm thinking cai,headers,t-stat and custom exhaust or the lingenfelter 630 kit. Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not looking for any set hp number so all suggestions are welcome.

my .02 is headers, 10% lower, cai. if budget permits do inectors, 18% instead of 10%, HX.

I feel like that is just a solid, safe setup either way.

575ish to the wheels or 600ish to the wheels. those are both conservative numbers you would most likely be more than that.

[MO'SZL1]

I would go with CAI, larger lower Pulley for sure(9.55), Injectors, heat exchanger and if you can a cam...

[G Money]

Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

Hands down, best bang for the buck is a pulley swap. There is nothing that will improve performance better than more boost.

+ 1 and the CAI for sound and air flow.

[mag2camss]

Originally Posted by G Money

+ 1 and the CAI for sound and air flow.

Cai was ordered last night! Pulley swap coming soon

[ZL153]

I don't remember the reason but Ted at Jannetty Racing told me the t-stat is bad for this car.

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by ZL153

I don't remember the reason but Ted at Jannetty Racing told me the t-stat is bad for this car.

I would not go so far as to say Bad, but Not recommended for longevity and street use.

GM states min operating temp of 185 that is why they come with a 185 stat.

Engine Oil additives don't become active until 185

Fan setting can make the car run as cool as you you need.

In a pure drag race application a 160 stat can be helpful so you can start your runs at as low a temp as possible.

Not totally against a 160 stat but I don't see any benefit except for racing.

This is one of those Supercharger VS Turbo debates that will never end. LOL

Ted.

[ZL153]

And there is the expert explanation right on cue.

[JamesZL1]

The mods for these cars are crazy....Find out what sort of budget you have to work with and go from there. There are several Forum Sponsors on here like Ted (Above) that actually do the mods or have package deals ready to sell and ship. They have extensive knowledge and testing done to know what works well with these cars. It all boils down to just how much power you want and how much cash you got to spend...

[JDP Sales]

Originally Posted by mag2camss

I'm now a proud owner of a zl1 and I have a few extra dollars to spend but I don't know which way to go! I'm thinking cai,headers,t-stat and custom exhaust or the lingenfelter 630 kit. Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not looking for any set hp number so all suggestions are welcome.

Congrats on the ZL1! Depending on what you're looking for we have a few good packages that will fit your needs/wants; everything from 50 WHP gains with no tune to 300 WHP gains which will require tuning.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328069

Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions and have a great day!

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

[ZL1Naboz]

Originally Posted by mag2camss

I'm now a proud owner of a zl1 and I have a few extra dollars to spend but I don't know which way to go! I'm thinking cai,headers,t-stat and custom exhaust or the lingenfelter 630 kit. Can someone point me in the right direction? I'm not looking for any set hp number so all suggestions are welcome.

I would start with CAI - Rotofab no tune - I am a Jannetty Racing customer - he can hook you up with advice, parts, how to's and a remote tune.
I have completed CAI, Kooks Header, Hiflow Cats, JRE Tune - This delivered 559 HP on the dyno

I am just finishing install of my 18% pulley, ID850 injector swap and MSD fuel pump voltage booster and Catch can. Will tune with JRE tune and sort things out and then dyno next spring or summer.

I am very happy with JRE and all of Ted's help along the way!