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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 01-12-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By rtm_tinman
TR6060 6th gear change? Anyone?

I know the ZL1 would benefit from a .63/.64 6th gear vs the .50. Anyone done this yet?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-25-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By rtm_tinman
Whipple 2.9 with 3.5" pulley (stock) kooks 2"...

Whipple 2.9 with 3.5" pulley (stock)
kooks 2" headers with high flow cats
Tony Mamo ported throttle body
Rotofab CAI
Texas Speed custom ground cam


734 RWHP / 668 TQ

Installing a 3.25...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-07-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Hugh. Yup. 1.7.

Hugh. Yup. 1.7.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-07-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
When we first dynoed the car it was pig rich. So...

When we first dynoed the car it was pig rich. So there is still more fuel in stock form, extra fuel from the cam should do the trick.

I had to cut a section of the hood for the Whipple to fit...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-07-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Not likely to happen without methanol or a...

Not likely to happen without methanol or a supplemental fuel system.[/QUOTE]

I'm just hoping! I think with only 93 octane verses 91 octane it could be done. I measured it to the Exorcist and it...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-07-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Yes at the wheels.

Yes at the wheels.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-07-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
I'M BACK! Got the dyno results! 2.9 Whipple ...

I'M BACK! Got the dyno results!

2.9 Whipple
2" kooks headers
kooks high flow cats
Rotofab intake (what could be used)

The box tune from Whipple was close but way to much fuel (600/600), the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-19-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,209
Posted By rtm_tinman
It’s amost the same but you need to relearn how...

It’s amost the same but you need to relearn how far to push the pedal. There is so much more. Plus I got the tune from whipple and I’m sure they got all the fuel system figured out.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 12-18-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,209
Posted By rtm_tinman
2.9 whipple, 2” kooks and high flow cats. Drives...

2.9 whipple, 2” kooks and high flow cats. Drives great, just needs a little getting use to on the throttle position. Under 40 degrees don’t even think of full throttle.

Waiting to go dyno it....
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-18-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Stock ones are on now. I’ll wait for the others...

Stock ones are on now. I’ll wait for the others before any testing.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-18-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
I think we found the problem... new accel spark...

I think we found the problem... new accel spark plug wires. The builder called the supplier and they are sending better ones. They said that they were having problems with them.

There were 20...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-13-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Well there were issues with the dyno, there were...

Well there were issues with the dyno, there were multiple perople there that had their machines dynoed before and the results were way low.

I still put the car in the dyno, the motor started to...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-08-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
I read all the posts and have some info that may...

I read all the posts and have some info that may help. I've tried to keep track of everything on how the car acts now with the new whipple, here is a little from me:

1. Redline? I'm confused......
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-07-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
When the whipple was ordered the tune can be...

When the whipple was ordered the tune can be purchased for it. It is a great starting point, then we can fine tune as needed.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-07-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Here is the start up. Before anyone comments......

Here is the start up. Before anyone comments... Dan had to run all over town to get a belt the correct length to get it started. Unfortunately, it is only a 6 rib belt. The new correct belt was on...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-07-2017, 03:59 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
2" kooks with high flow cats. We did not take...

2" kooks with high flow cats. We did not take any chances and installed ceramic spark plug wire too.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-07-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Dedrick's auto in Sanford Maine is doing the...

Dedrick's auto in Sanford Maine is doing the work, He is a whipple dealer and is a great guy!
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-06-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
I'm going to start as it came, then go from there.

I'm going to start as it came, then go from there.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-06-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Got the whipple installed, headers, and cats. ...

Got the whipple installed, headers, and cats. Need the correct belt (4" to short). Start up tomorrow. Dyno on...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-19-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
Really if you are going to go with a whipple the...

Really if you are going to go with a whipple the air in and air out is an important thing. My tuner guy and I expect minimum 700-750 rwhp.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-18-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 17,927
Posted By rtm_tinman
I have a whipple on order and will have it...

I have a whipple on order and will have it installed with kooks 2" headers and high flow cats. Rotofab intake (whatever parts are used) and a tony Mamo ported throttlebody. No other mods expected.
...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-01-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 84,802
Posted By rtm_tinman
One you put the DA calculator it was a difference...

One you put the DA calculator it was a difference of almost .2 on the strip. That was only from the tuning. The next I plan on maybe this week is to raise the rom to launch at 5k rpm.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-01-2017, 04:18 PM
Replies: 462
Views: 84,802
Posted By rtm_tinman
I think it looks like that somewhat. Numbers seem...

I think it looks like that somewhat. Numbers seem the same to what he told me.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-28-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 84,802
Posted By rtm_tinman
HERE ARE THE RESULTS OF THIS YEAR AT THE DRAG...

HERE ARE THE RESULTS OF THIS YEAR AT THE DRAG STRIP!

The following results takes into account the following:

1. Hero runs, miss shift runs, etc.
2. Are an average of the 3 best...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-28-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 84,802
Posted By rtm_tinman
HERE IS WHAT I KNOW! Q: I'm assuming this...

HERE IS WHAT I KNOW!

Q: I'm assuming this voids the warranty?

A: Yes, unless you purchase a new computer and flash that one.


Q: Thanks for information. I’m curious as to what the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-27-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 462
Views: 84,802
Posted By rtm_tinman
So I had the same problems, falling on its face...

So I had the same problems, falling on its face at the launch at the drag strip. So with max setting on launch control the car just bogs so bad I could not get better than 2.0 second 60'. When I...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-14-2017, 05:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,983
Posted By rtm_tinman
1. The car is paid of. 2. I like the Z06,...

1. The car is paid of.
2. I like the Z06, but I have a wife and little girl that loves to Cruze with me. So two sweaters are out.
3. I have heated storage for weather.
4. A whipple is $6500...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-10-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,983
Posted By rtm_tinman
The plan was to bring it to a shop and have the...

The plan was to bring it to a shop and have the work done. I drag the car a few times a year and the car already has: rotofab CAI, ported TB, and drag radials on the way.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-10-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,983
Posted By rtm_tinman
$10k for mods what would you do to your ZL1?

What would you do with$10k for mods to a ZL1? I'm looking to do some major work and want ideas. Here are the stipulations:

1. Very hard to get E85 so keep that out.

2. Not interested in...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 07-15-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,879
Posted By rtm_tinman
What size are you rims and drag radials? Any...

What size are you rims and drag radials? Any rubbing?
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