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1709 · 07-15-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

Lot of choices to make over again

yes but that's the fun part

Smittty · 07-16-2015, 12:23 AM

Congrats.. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

ashengreyZL1 · 07-16-2015, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

Lot of choices to make over again

She has made some killer passes and if you want to go faster/quicker in the quarter you made a smart move. You can only do so much with the weight of a public vehicle. Just so you know I have all the ZL1 goodies that were taken off when I had my upgrade. 6700 km on them. Still fresh and ready to bolt on. I was thinking about making a ratrod and building up an LS3 with all my ZL1 part for the quarter. I'm looking at a couple years before I'm ready but if you'd like my parts for your next project I'd give you a great deal.

hotlap · 07-16-2015, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

Lot of choices to make over again

must beat Mrs 992. must beat Mrs 992.

Sounds fun.

mat300z · 07-16-2015, 06:45 AM

ok..I am officially lost on this post. You built up your ZL1 for 3 years and your wife's car is faster? What am I missing here. Part of owning a manual is just for the shear fun of having full control of the gears. As for 1/4 mile times autos may be a little faster on the shift but I am sure that with lots of practice the times would be extremely close.

Redlineviper · 07-16-2015, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mat300z

ok..I am officially lost on this post. You built up your ZL1 for 3 years and your wife's car is faster? What am I missing here. Part of owning a manual is just for the shear fun of having full control of the gears. As for 1/4 mile times autos may be a little faster on the shift but I am sure that with lots of practice the times would be extremely close.

The further from stock the cars are the more the auto is faster and faster.

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mat300z

ok..I am officially lost on this post. You built up your ZL1 for 3 years and your wife's car is faster? What am I missing here. Part of owning a manual is just for the shear fun of having full control of the gears. As for 1/4 mile times autos may be a little faster on the shift but I am sure that with lots of practice the times would be extremely close.

My wife's ZL1 auto runs 10.50's with a cam and bolt ons. It took a whole lot more to get my manual to run the same times and never consistently. Bog off the line or 1 missed shift and run was blown. I wanted to take that out of the equation.

mat300z · 07-16-2015, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CanadianZL1#992

My wife's ZL1 auto runs 10.50's with a cam and bolt ons. It took a whole lot more to get my manual to run the same times and never consistently. Bog off the line or 1 missed shift and run was blown. I wanted to take that out of the equation.

Is your wife the one with the white ZL1 that I have seen on youtube?

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mat300z

Is your wife the one with the white ZL1 that I have seen on youtube?

Smoking the new hellcat? Yes. Among others. Lol

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittty

Congrats.. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

Thanks smittty!!

2NASSTY · 07-16-2015, 11:46 AM

Man, I'm bummed!! I wanted to see this Monster 6M set-up run down the track. I was guessing low to mid 140 track speeds in - DA. There has got to be more to this story on why you went another direction.

Good luck regardless in the Auto. It will fly with the right combo and be very consistent. No way near as fun to drive however on the street/strip/road course (which I can't wait to finally do in a 6M).

Damnit Man!!

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 2NASSTY

Man, I'm bummed!! I wanted to see this Monster 6M set-up run down the track. I was guessing low to mid 140 track speeds in - DA. There has got to be more to this story on why you went another direction.

Good luck regardless in the Auto. It will fly with the right combo and be very consistent. No way near as fun to drive however on the street/strip/road course (which I can't wait to finally do in a 6M).

Damnit Man!!

Sorry nassty. Not much more to story. We screwed around with a 108 TB for a couple month. Couldn't get it to stay open. Big power gains with it. We tried several different things. 90mm was put back on. It's a huge restriction and limits HP. I ran the car 1 Friday with the 108 and had a best of 10.57@137mph with the TB slamming shut at the 1000ft. My new build shouldn't have that limitation on it and needed the auto. Hmmmmm

Tahlee · 07-16-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittty

Congrats.. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next.

+1 good luck!

CanadianZL1#992 · 07-16-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tahlee

+1 good luck!

Thank you sir. A lot of lessons learned first go round.

07-16-2015, 12:23 AM	#16
Smittty Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro 2000 SLP Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ruther Glen, VA Posts: 357	Congrats.. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with next. __________________ 2013 ZL1 748rwhp & 733 rwtq ( 93 tune )

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2NASSTY Drives: 2014 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tarpon Springs, Fl Posts: 772	Man, I'm bummed!! I wanted to see this Monster 6M set-up run down the track. I was guessing low to mid 140 track speeds in - DA. There has got to be more to this story on why you went another direction. Good luck regardless in the Auto. It will fly with the right combo and be very consistent. No way near as fun to drive however on the street/strip/road course (which I can't wait to finally do in a 6M). Damnit Man!! __________________ 15' Ashen Gray Metallic Z/28 14' Crystal Red Tintcoat ZL1 6M, 9.62 at 150.75 MPH 12' Opulent Blue Metallic CTS-V Sedan, 10.690 at 129.60 MPH - SOLD 06' LeMans Blue Metallic Z06, 11.726 at 127.80 MPH Motor - SOLD. 96' Impala SS LTx, 11.397 at 118.10 MPH Motor, 1st stage 10.526 at 127.46 MPH

07-16-2015, 06:45 AM	#19
mat300z Emerald Coast Camaro's Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: P.C.B. Florida Posts: 815	ok..I am officially lost on this post. You built up your ZL1 for 3 years and your wife's car is faster? What am I missing here. Part of owning a manual is just for the shear fun of having full control of the gears. As for 1/4 mile times autos may be a little faster on the shift but I am sure that with lots of practice the times would be extremely close.