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GrabTheWheel · 05-08-2019, 10:13 AM

Best of luck on your next purchase! I'd say go with the new GT500 and do NOT modify it or ACR Viper is pretty hard to beat. I gave up 100 HP to lose 1100 lbs, doubt it will be as reliable as a stock car but LS3 is proven and it's definitley a riot! Personally I'm not a fan of direct injection and all the complications it can add. Although I had no major issues with my ZL1 after 12K miles, 10 track days and a few autoX's, you must have been unlucky.

MaskedRacerX · 05-08-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wnyzl11le

I would look internal as to what the real root problem is.

Maybe hire this guy as a consultant ...

"Cars many you do buy, but happiness you cannot find ..."

wnyzl11le · 05-08-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MaskedRacerX

Maybe hire this guy as a consultant ...

"Cars many you do buy, but happiness you cannot find ..."

Not into baby sitting.....

JonDaddy82 · 05-08-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wnyzl11le

Statistically the chances of you getting that many cars with engine problems is like winning the lottery 4 times in a row. I would look internal as to what the real root problem is. To me is sounds like it is you and not the cars.

I agree. No one has that much bad luck.

Having said that, have you looked in a Lexus RC F, or the new RC F Track model? Great V8, nice car, and superb reliability.

JB'sZL1 · 05-08-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by angryBits

Thanks but I tried that. This is my 4th GM product.
2015 ZL1 stock, knocked until I got it tuned. Dealer wouldn't help.
2017 Grand Sport, rod knock cyl #5, engine replaced. Then it happened again.
2017 Z06, car always went into limp mode, dealer never figured it out.
2018 ZL1 1LE car always goes into limp mode.

I have to agree with the above posts. These are not typical problems with these vehicles...unless modded (incorrectly).

Larrio Andretti · 05-08-2019, 10:41 AM

Is GM buying your cars back? Lemon law?

viurniel · 05-08-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Larrio Andretti

Is GM buying your cars back? Lemon law?

He 'modded' all of them. If GM takes them all back, he has found the real answers.

From OP's posts, he is either the unluckiest man in the Camaro forums or he is the most incompetent person at modifying his cars.

Rlhay2 · 05-08-2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by angryBits

The usual suspects I think of (minus GM):
- GT350R
- GT350
- Hellcat Redeye (not such a great handling car)
- Nissan GT-R
- Dodge Viper (used)

Interesting, the GT350s have possible oil pump issues too.
The Hellcats have possible s/c bearing issues.
GT-R sounds like poop.
2013+ Vipers have possible engine bearing issues.

I hope you enjoy your GT-R!

SFV1LE · 05-08-2019, 11:31 AM

My advice to ZL1 owners, unless you have money to burn don't modify/tune the engine in the ZL1, at least until they figure out what's going on with the oil pump issue.

The exception would be a Callaway ZL1 ($$$) which has a warranty that covers everything GM covers, or maybe another shop that provides a warranty that extends to the oil pump and other critical engine parts. Most only cover the parts they modified/added.

benjaminforeal · 05-08-2019, 11:36 AM

Let me know if you want to sell your TMTB, i'm in the market for one.

Airfuel · 05-08-2019, 11:38 AM

My father used to tell me I had "tinkeritis" Couldn't leave things alone.

He was so true. So many on this forum screwing with cars and effin them up!
(then blaming GM for the problems)

JB'sZL1 · 05-08-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by benjaminforeal

Let me know if you want to sell your TMTB, i'm in the market for one.

You can have the TB, I'll take the remainder of the ZL1.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-08-2019, 11:49 AM

AS your done with your Zl1 1LE, and its a dog i will offer you $30K now for it, front end damaged and all. J/K

Go to a dealer that is not in Cal and get it fixed, if its going in to limp mode, its for a reason, it does that to protect itself, i run around some of the hottest parts of the country for the past 2 years and never ones went in to limp mode, with any of my cars be it on the track or the street.

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 05-08-2019, 11:50 AM

First off, sorry. Sucks that you've had such bad luck. In fact, it's so rare and inconceivable that I'm strongly suspecting something in your area to be the cause such as fuel or your dealer(s).

The only thing I'd give up my Chevy's for would be Porsche/McLaren/Ferrari etc. You'll get less for what you pay for with AMG Mercedes, BMW, and Audi but they are making great performance cars right now too. They're all going to be $100,000+ when new. Deals can be had on used ones. The M cars are kind of dead in the water from what I know, not really the best at anything, some have lots of issues, some flat out suck. Certainly worth a look if that interests you though.

Try to swing a 991 Porsche GT3. Or an E63S AMG.

I would NOT go with performance cars from Chrysler or Ford...Both of them would be a downgrade from Chevrolet's performance cars in my opinion.

05-08-2019, 10:41 AM	#62
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05-08-2019, 11:38 AM	#67
Airfuel Drives: '19 2SS M6. Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: CT Posts: 340	My father used to tell me I had "tinkeritis" Couldn't leave things alone. He was so true. So many on this forum screwing with cars and effin them up! (then blaming GM for the problems) __________________ 2019 2SS, Shadow gray, 6mt, NPP, Magneride, Bose.

05-08-2019, 11:31 AM	#65
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	My advice to ZL1 owners, unless you have money to burn don't modify/tune the engine in the ZL1, at least until they figure out what's going on with the oil pump issue. The exception would be a Callaway ZL1 ($$$) which has a warranty that covers everything GM covers, or maybe another shop that provides a warranty that extends to the oil pump and other critical engine parts. Most only cover the parts they modified/added.

05-08-2019, 11:36 AM	#66
benjaminforeal Drives: 2019 Camaro ZL1 (manual) Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: GA Posts: 44	Let me know if you want to sell your TMTB, i'm in the market for one.

05-08-2019, 11:49 AM	#69
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	AS your done with your Zl1 1LE, and its a dog i will offer you $30K now for it, front end damaged and all. J/K Go to a dealer that is not in Cal and get it fixed, if its going in to limp mode, its for a reason, it does that to protect itself, i run around some of the hottest parts of the country for the past 2 years and never ones went in to limp mode, with any of my cars be it on the track or the street.

05-08-2019, 11:50 AM	#70
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	First off, sorry. Sucks that you've had such bad luck. In fact, it's so rare and inconceivable that I'm strongly suspecting something in your area to be the cause such as fuel or your dealer(s). The only thing I'd give up my Chevy's for would be Porsche/McLaren/Ferrari etc. You'll get less for what you pay for with AMG Mercedes, BMW, and Audi but they are making great performance cars right now too. They're all going to be $100,000+ when new. Deals can be had on used ones. The M cars are kind of dead in the water from what I know, not really the best at anything, some have lots of issues, some flat out suck. Certainly worth a look if that interests you though. Try to swing a 991 Porsche GT3. Or an E63S AMG. I would NOT go with performance cars from Chrysler or Ford...Both of them would be a downgrade from Chevrolet's performance cars in my opinion.