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Scarrzz · 08-04-2011, 09:15 AM

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I'm guessing our Beasty will come in around 11.85-11.9 in the quarter mile.

Since it's a slow news month for ZL1, I figured I'd ask you guys what you think would be required to break into the ridiculous 10.xx world.

With ZL1 aerodynamics, the stickiest rubber you can find, and an immaculate track on a good day, how much HP would a guy need to break out of the 11s heading south?

How would you get it?

I won't be trying to do this myself, it's just a hypothetical exercise.

GO!

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CallMeWonder · 08-04-2011, 10:41 AM

Dang, getting into the 10's with the ZL1 would be tough! I mean a Twin Turbo Lamborghini has a hard time getting into the 9's.

Joebot8484 · 08-04-2011, 10:56 AM

heads, cam, intake, exhaust, tune and a pulley.

bada · 08-04-2011, 11:40 AM

Well a 4000lb car with 575HP= 11.72 in the 1/4 mile. And a 3800lb car with 575HP = 11.52 in the 1/4 mile. So if the car with driver is 4000lbs. You would need 700HP at the flywheel or 600HP @ the rear wheels. To run 10.90s

OldScoolCamaro · 08-04-2011, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarrzz

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I'm guessing our Beasty will come in around 11.85-11.9 in the quarter mile.

Since it's a slow news month for ZL1, I figured I'd ask you guys what you think would be required to break into the ridiculous 10.xx world.

With ZL1 aerodynamics, the stickiest rubber you can find, and an immaculate track on a good day, how much HP would a guy need to break out of the 11s heading south?

How would you get it?

I won't be trying to do this myself, it's just a hypothetical exercise.

GO!

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Add 100 horsepower, suspension mods and slicks, ...voila! 10.9 , hypothetically speaking...of course

ShnOmac · 08-04-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarrzz

how much HP would a guy need to break out of the 11s heading south?

How would you get it?

IMHO opinion..... I have no Idea!

I think it would require a good speed shop and a blank check......

*radz28* · 08-04-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

Add 100 horsepower, suspension mods and slicks, ...voila! 10.9 , hypothetically speaking...of course

This

OldScoolCamaro · 08-04-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

IMHO opinion..... I have no Idea!

....ask the majic 8 ball Mac...

...LOL

LOWDOWN · 08-04-2011, 12:51 PM

For comparison's sake, consider these "real world" recent results from this year's One Lap @ Gainsville. ALL these cars run non-R-rated tires...no slicks.

http://onelapofamerica.com/event/Res...=10&eventId=30

#1 and #3 Nissan GTRs were heavily modified, and AWD.

Rene von Richthofen (yes, he's a direct descendant of the Red Baron!) and his #2 result, 10.82, was "off-the-showroom-floor", Michelin Pilot SS-tired, with Porsche's "new" launch control...which has shaved at least 8/10s from previous "stock" ('09-earlier) Turbo S (AWD) times.

If GM "allows" aggressive electronics to be installed in the ZL1, mid- 11s are NOT out of the question...similar to or better than the #4 time of the Z06, 11.77.

Mildly tweaked, with DRs, ZL1s should run 10s for fun!

BTW, the #9 time of 12.31 for a ZR1 was definitely not representative of that breed...

ShnOmac · 08-04-2011, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

....ask the majic 8 ball Mac...

...LOL

Hmmmmm odd......

hairtrigger · 08-04-2011, 02:04 PM

Slicks and a 150 shot.

Disco · 08-04-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hairtrigger

Slicks and a 150 shot.

I'm with hairtrigger on this one

BiggFoot · 08-04-2011, 02:41 PM

Well I dont want to sound like a broken record because I posted this in another thread, but I have actually given a lot of consideration to what it would take to have a 10 sec car.

Here is how I plan to do it:

Going with the 700+ HP package (Lingenfelter or ADM Performance) which includes upgraded heads, GT9 cam, pulley upgrade, 8 rib belt, CAI, upgraded harmonic balancer, 63 lbs/hr fuel injectors, and 160F thermostat. I also intend to have the bottom end forged. To get the additional umph needed I intend to upgrade the stock heat exchanger and replace the stock 1.9L supercharger with the R2300 Eaton 2.3L supercharger from the ZR1 Corvette. http://www.fastlaneturbo.com/ctsvsup...erupgrade.aspx

Looking for 650-700 RWHP with the capability of high 10's through the quarter, although I probably wont take it to the track much if any. When I push the gas pedal I want this bad boy to scream!

DarricSS · 08-04-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebot8484

heads, cam, intake, exhaust, tune and a pulley.

Here is the CTSV... 10.7 @128mph

08-04-2011, 02:04 PM	#11
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08-04-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	While we're dreaming... 10.xx ZL1 ? . I'm guessing our Beasty will come in around 11.85-11.9 in the quarter mile. Since it's a slow news month for ZL1, I figured I'd ask you guys what you think would be required to break into the ridiculous 10.xx world. With ZL1 aerodynamics, the stickiest rubber you can find, and an immaculate track on a good day, how much HP would a guy need to break out of the 11s heading south? How would you get it? I won't be trying to do this myself, it's just a hypothetical exercise. GO! . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

08-04-2011, 10:41 AM	#2
CallMeWonder Drives: Mercedes E350 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 82	Dang, getting into the 10's with the ZL1 would be tough! I mean a Twin Turbo Lamborghini has a hard time getting into the 9's. __________________ 2009 E92 M3.

08-04-2011, 10:56 AM	#3
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	heads, cam, intake, exhaust, tune and a pulley. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

08-04-2011, 11:40 AM	#4
bada Drives: 1932 pro street truck ZO6 LS7 power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Greenbrier tenn & pennington gap VA. Posts: 118	Well a 4000lb car with 575HP= 11.72 in the 1/4 mile. And a 3800lb car with 575HP = 11.52 in the 1/4 mile. So if the car with driver is 4000lbs. You would need 700HP at the flywheel or 600HP @ the rear wheels. To run 10.90s Last edited by bada; 08-04-2011 at 11:53 AM.

08-04-2011, 12:51 PM	#9
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	For comparison's sake, consider these "real world" recent results from this year's One Lap @ Gainsville. ALL these cars run non-R-rated tires...no slicks. http://onelapofamerica.com/event/Res...=10&eventId=30 #1 and #3 Nissan GTRs were heavily modified, and AWD. Rene von Richthofen (yes, he's a direct descendant of the Red Baron!) and his #2 result, 10.82, was "off-the-showroom-floor", Michelin Pilot SS-tired, with Porsche's "new" launch control...which has shaved at least 8/10s from previous "stock" ('09-earlier) Turbo S (AWD) times. If GM "allows" aggressive electronics to be installed in the ZL1, mid- 11s are NOT out of the question...similar to or better than the #4 time of the Z06, 11.77. Mildly tweaked, with DRs, ZL1s should run 10s for fun! BTW, the #9 time of 12.31 for a ZR1 was definitely not representative of that breed...

08-04-2011, 02:41 PM	#13
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	Well I dont want to sound like a broken record because I posted this in another thread, but I have actually given a lot of consideration to what it would take to have a 10 sec car. Here is how I plan to do it: Going with the 700+ HP package (Lingenfelter or ADM Performance) which includes upgraded heads, GT9 cam, pulley upgrade, 8 rib belt, CAI, upgraded harmonic balancer, 63 lbs/hr fuel injectors, and 160F thermostat. I also intend to have the bottom end forged. To get the additional umph needed I intend to upgrade the stock heat exchanger and replace the stock 1.9L supercharger with the R2300 Eaton 2.3L supercharger from the ZR1 Corvette. http://www.fastlaneturbo.com/ctsvsup...erupgrade.aspx Looking for 650-700 RWHP with the capability of high 10's through the quarter, although I probably wont take it to the track much if any. When I push the gas pedal I want this bad boy to scream!