Has anyone broke the ZL1??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

white1LE · 10-13-2014, 07:46 PM

I'm here every night for the most part and have been keeping an eye out for broken parts, either I miss it or there are none. I plan to add an ADM 427 to the mix this winter and wanting to prepare for any possible carnage. Some of you big HP guys beat the hell out these things and drive them home as if you just left the grocery store, no worries. This car is a brute and that's part of the reason I bought it. Wanted to put money into building HP not beefing up the drivetrain like my 94 Z28 I used to have. Any input would be greatly appreciated. If there is a post already, simply point me in that direction. Thanks!

DDoug · 10-13-2014, 07:52 PM

They're hard on clutches ...

2012 ZL1#1658 · 10-13-2014, 07:54 PM

Buy an automatic.

white1LE · 10-13-2014, 08:03 PM

I've heard mixed reviews on clutches. Seems if you keep from slipping them too much they are fairly durable. I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and it still feels like new.

Sven59 · 10-13-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by white1LE

I've heard mixed reviews on clutches. Seems if you keep from slipping them too much they are fairly durable. I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and it still feels like new.

The Drag Racers have been hard on them, other than that the well known rearend (noises) and supercharger issue all have which been taken care of I haven't seen anything major. There are however some defective drivers!!!!!, luckily few and far between.

JackalopeZL1 · 10-13-2014, 09:04 PM

Heck, even the noisy ring and pinion guys don't seem to be breaking.. And to me a clutch going out is not breaking either.. just a wear item.. These cars are pretty tough.. that's why I bought it.. Can't go wrong

ZL1-V · 10-13-2014, 09:07 PM

I have over 20K on my car and still have my original clutch. Then again, I don't drag race the car.

PonyKiller74 · 10-13-2014, 09:39 PM

I replaced my clutch with a centerforce dual disc and no problems with it or anything else yet. 19k miles

CanadianZL1#992 · 10-13-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DDoug

They're hard on clutches ...

The car isn't hard on clutches, drivers are hard on clutches. I don't know of anyone on here that has beat their clutch as hard as I have!!! 3 seasons at the drag strip, 200 passes most at 750rwhp. 10000 miles on the car and the clutch never slips. Last Friday I hot lapped 3 10 second passes launching at 5000rpm with slicks.

Sven59 · 10-13-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

The car isn't hard on clutches, drivers are hard on clutches. I don't know of anyone on here that has beat their clutch as hard as I have!!! 3 seasons at the drag strip, 200 passes most at 750rwhp. 10000 miles on the car and the clutch never slips. Last Friday I hot lapped 3 10 second passes launching at 5000rpm with slicks.

It is incredible the beating these cars are taking with hardly a whimper.

Sent by a large Hammer.

CanadianZL1#992 · 10-13-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sven59

It is incredible the beating these cars are taking with hardly a whimper.

Sent by a large Hammer.

It really is!! My engine is coming out in the next few weeks to have a Callies stroker crank, rods and pistons installed. I'm going to get them to send me some pictures of the clutch, I'm curious myself!! If it wasn't for the stroker crank I wouldn't touch the engine!!

CanadianZL1#992 · 10-14-2014, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Modern07

Meanwhile I'm on clutch #3!

jaymoo7 · 10-14-2014, 08:08 AM

45,000 miles on the stock clutch and still going but I don't drag race. Just spirited, a little aggressive driving and the occassional 4th gear pull aways from Challengers, Mustangs, and the occasional older guys who want to test their stingrays.

mylftft · 10-14-2014, 09:30 AM

1100rwhp here, the rearend & stock driveline are just fine.

10-13-2014, 07:52 PM	#2
DDoug Drives: '13 Inferno Orange ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The 313 Posts: 437	They're hard on clutches ... __________________

10-13-2014, 08:03 PM	#4
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	I've heard mixed reviews on clutches. Seems if you keep from slipping them too much they are fairly durable. I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and it still feels like new. __________________ 13 ZL1 A6 LSX 427 with AGP Twin Turbos, E85 and Flex Fuel. Built and tuned by ADM Performance 1000rwhp

10-13-2014, 09:04 PM	#6
JackalopeZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 481	Heck, even the noisy ring and pinion guys don't seem to be breaking.. And to me a clutch going out is not breaking either.. just a wear item.. These cars are pretty tough.. that's why I bought it.. Can't go wrong __________________ 2013 Silver ZL1

10-13-2014, 09:39 PM	#8
PonyKiller74 Drives: 2012 Triple Black ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 584 View My Garage	I replaced my clutch with a centerforce dual disc and no problems with it or anything else yet. 19k miles __________________ CenterForce DYAD Dual Disc Clutch, JDP stage 2 Clutch Reservoir, Rotofab CF CAI with Big Gulp and WW Reservoir Relocate, Stainess Works LT Headers and Retro Cat-Back with Cat Delete, MGW ST Shifter with custom Knob, CF Tail light Bezels, more to come... Build Thread for my Z is in the works.....

10-14-2014, 09:30 AM	#14
mylftft Drives: 2013 TT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 849	1100rwhp here, the rearend & stock driveline are just fine. __________________

10-13-2014, 07:46 PM	#1
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	Has anyone broke the ZL1??? I'm here every night for the most part and have been keeping an eye out for broken parts, either I miss it or there are none. I plan to add an ADM 427 to the mix this winter and wanting to prepare for any possible carnage. Some of you big HP guys beat the hell out these things and drive them home as if you just left the grocery store, no worries. This car is a brute and that's part of the reason I bought it. Wanted to put money into building HP not beefing up the drivetrain like my 94 Z28 I used to have. Any input would be greatly appreciated. If there is a post already, simply point me in that direction. Thanks! __________________ 13 ZL1 A6 LSX 427 with AGP Twin Turbos, E85 and Flex Fuel. Built and tuned by ADM Performance 1000rwhp

10-13-2014, 07:54 PM	#3
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Buy an automatic. __________________ 2012 ZL1 (BLACK on BLACK) Roto-Fab CAI RX Catch Can 3M Paint Protection 2011 1SS/RS (BLACK on BLACK) <SOLD>

10-13-2014, 09:07 PM	#7
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,155	I have over 20K on my car and still have my original clutch. Then again, I don't drag race the car.

10-14-2014, 08:08 AM	#13
jaymoo7 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 248	45,000 miles on the stock clutch and still going but I don't drag race. Just spirited, a little aggressive driving and the occassional 4th gear pull aways from Challengers, Mustangs, and the occasional older guys who want to test their stingrays.