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09-21-2022, 10:58 PM
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 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: New York
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New ZL1 Owner
Hi Everybody,
A few weeks ago I purchased a white 2012 ZL1 automatic with about 43k miles on it , that I am using as my daily driver. for context, i was driving a Maserati Ghibli SQ4, but some guy decided to run a red light and totaled it, I know Maseratis get a lot of hate but honestly, it may be the best combination of luxury and sport on the market when bought used and CPO. That being said I decided to replace the Italian luxury with some good old fashioned American muscle and I have a few questions. First of all, I think the car is running slightly hot, but I'm unsure. when fully warmed up, my oil temp gauge usually stays pinned a bit over 210, is this normal for a ZL1 or is it indeed running hot? Next, the car currently has a stock exhaust system, which I don't think does the car any justice. I'm quickly learning the car is incredibly fast but the exhaust doesn't match at all. I have narrowed down the option to 2 choices, Borla and Corsa, I'm sure you're all shocked. my question is, is it worth it to shell out the extra money for the Corsa exhaust (both would be the full catback system)? I am also planning to swap out the infotainment system, because i can't deal with the outdated technology. I have my eye on the full tablet setup by Digital Octopus, but I'm nervous since they are such a small company, have any of you tried any of their products? also, do you know if there simple way to reroute the rear view camera to any new radio screen that I may install? I would appreciate any help i can get and I'm proud to say I am a Camaro ZL1 owner, it really is a special car. |
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09-21-2022, 11:31 PM
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 Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: BC
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the digital octopus is junk, get a maestro cam1 or a pac and choose a good head unit to install with it. I went with the cam1.
exhausts are personal, watch some YouTube vids and go with what you like. Last edited by bottletalk; 09-21-2022 at 11:46 PM. |
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09-21-2022, 11:45 PM
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Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: BC
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Ps ur oil temp is normal
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09-21-2022, 11:46 PM
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Hello,
Sorry for your loss, I hate when great cars die. Welcome to an elite group of Camaro owners. Modding the car is what allot of us live for! I run the stock mufflers with long tube headers and cat delete. Love the sound and added a cut out on / off switch for the mufflers. Oil temp is normal. |
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09-21-2022, 11:48 PM
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09-21-2022, 11:53 PM
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09-22-2022, 06:42 AM
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Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: Virginia
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Long tube headers and the factory ZL1 exhaust sounds awesome with no drone
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09-22-2022, 07:08 AM
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         Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: central florida
Posts: 5,032
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BTW 5th gens are built like tanks.last summer a semi did the pick manuever on my camaro and pushed me down the road sideways at 60 miles an hour.the car needed a new quarter panel and door,right rear wheel and tire but now you cant tell it was ever wrecked.i walked away unscratched.
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09-22-2022, 09:52 PM
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Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: New York
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09-22-2022, 09:53 PM
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Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: New York
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09-22-2022, 11:20 PM
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Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: BC
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09-22-2022, 11:23 PM
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Drives: 15 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: BC
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keep posting! don't be a douchebag that only pops in when he needs something fixed.
advertisers pay for the site to run and if postcounts or member #'s online decline the plug will be pulled. this site is loaded with great info and awesome people, check it out a bit more and you will agree.....well maybe not the people part hahaha |
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09-23-2022, 02:08 AM
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Give speed a chance
Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Mesa, Az
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Don't be shy, HOW 'BOUT SOME PICS!!!
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2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.
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09-23-2022, 07:19 AM
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waiting at the tree
Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Niagara Falls
Posts: 4,423
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I think that guy did you a favor
 Those things will bleed you dry with repair costs. I don't have a ZL1 but my oil temp gauge is never pegged or even close to it even when drag racing. I can idle the car in 95* heat for 1/2 an hour with the air on and it never bats an eyelash these things are built cop tough and are tanks  Maybe change the oil to your favorite synthetic you need 8 quarts.
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