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btsmith81 · 09-13-2013, 08:40 PM

So I have a 2012 zl1 6spd mt with a roto fab intake. This car feels sooo slow and I could only manage a 12.70 at the local track. Traction was a little limited. I am looking to be put back in the seat and the seat of your pant feel. I'm looking to do this without spending a ton of money. What are your guys recommendations to get that feel and looking to run well into the 11's. thanks for the advice. Bill

TripleBlkZL1 · 09-13-2013, 08:45 PM

Simply bolt on's.. Longtubes, smaller upper pulley or larger lower pulley, heat exchanger, tune, slicks, and practice

AquaSSRS · 09-13-2013, 08:53 PM

Drag radials are a good way to start. I am going to the drags next Friday. I have a Roto-fab and Vararam TB as my only mods so far. I also have MT 18" drag radials that I bought fror my SS. So I am hoping for good weather and 11s the first time out. JRE has some nice kits for 75-100 rwhp increases.

Scarrzz · 09-13-2013, 09:16 PM

Easiest and first, get some high octane and do a Fuse Pull to reset that computer.

The go-fast won't happen if your timing is off.

AbsolutHank · 09-13-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarrzz

Easiest and first, get some high octane and do a Fuse Pull to reset that computer.

The go-fast won't happen if your timing is off.

Pull which fuse?

URBAN LEGEND · 09-13-2013, 09:32 PM

I think the stock tune is the culprit. I don't get that 4 x 4 across the back hit expected from a 580 hp car. I believe my upcoming tune will address my concerns.

IXLR8 · 09-13-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AbsolutHank

Pull which fuse?

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315110

Scarrzz · 09-13-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by IXLR8

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315110

Yep, what IXLR8 said.

AWSME SS · 09-14-2013, 12:03 AM

You need a Lambo.

Muddflap · 09-14-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by btsmith81

So I have a 2012 zl1 6spd mt with a roto fab intake. This car feels sooo slow and I could only manage a 12.70 at the local track. Traction was a little limited. I am looking to be put back in the seat and the seat of your pant feel. I'm looking to do this without spending a ton of money. What are your guys recommendations to get that feel and looking to run well into the 11's. thanks for the advice. Bill

Talk with Andy at ADM

armysig · 09-14-2013, 07:34 AM

If you're not looking to dump a lot of money into it but have some fun, I would suggest the JRE 75RWHP package. Check out what Ted's daughter did with his car.JRE 75RWHP package on the track.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317328

orangejuice · 09-14-2013, 09:27 AM

I did the fuse pull a couple times on my SS I didn't know it existed for the Z too. Just walked outside and did it lol

Jakeman · 09-14-2013, 09:31 AM

Let us know if it makes a diff. Thx

3monkeys · 09-15-2013, 12:16 PM

Did this yesterday.... Wow! Woke the car up, highly recommend everyone do this. gas mileage went from 16.4 to 18.1 driving normally in town.

09-13-2013, 08:40 PM	#1
btsmith81 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 68	ZL1 feels slow So I have a 2012 zl1 6spd mt with a roto fab intake. This car feels sooo slow and I could only manage a 12.70 at the local track. Traction was a little limited. I am looking to be put back in the seat and the seat of your pant feel. I'm looking to do this without spending a ton of money. What are your guys recommendations to get that feel and looking to run well into the 11's. thanks for the advice. Bill

09-13-2013, 08:45 PM	#2
TripleBlkZL1 Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 & 18 2500HD Duramax Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 733 View My Garage	Simply bolt on's.. Longtubes, smaller upper pulley or larger lower pulley, heat exchanger, tune, slicks, and practice __________________ Procharged 2018 ZL1 A10 2018 2500HD Duramax

09-13-2013, 08:53 PM	#3
AquaSSRS Drives: formerly a AGM ZL1 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 435	Drag radials are a good way to start. I am going to the drags next Friday. I have a Roto-fab and Vararam TB as my only mods so far. I also have MT 18" drag radials that I bought fror my SS. So I am hoping for good weather and 11s the first time out. JRE has some nice kits for 75-100 rwhp increases. __________________ 2013 Ashen gray ZL1 M6 with Roto-fab, Vmax TB, Pfadt headers, 10% pulley, JRE tuned. 11.459 @125mph. 566hp/517tq. Sold due to not enough seat belts. FML.

09-13-2013, 09:16 PM	#4
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	Easiest and first, get some high octane and do a Fuse Pull to reset that computer. The go-fast won't happen if your timing is off. __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

09-14-2013, 07:34 AM	#11
armysig Catch me if you can Drives: 2012 IOM ZL-1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,461 View My Garage	If you're not looking to dump a lot of money into it but have some fun, I would suggest the JRE 75RWHP package. Check out what Ted's daughter did with his car.JRE 75RWHP package on the track.http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317328 __________________

09-13-2013, 09:32 PM	#6
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	I think the stock tune is the culprit. I don't get that 4 x 4 across the back hit expected from a 580 hp car. I believe my upcoming tune will address my concerns.

09-14-2013, 12:03 AM	#9
AWSME SS Drives: 2015 Cummins Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Northern California Posts: 594	You need a Lambo.

09-14-2013, 09:27 AM	#12
orangejuice H1 OFCR Drives: 2013 ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Shelby Twp., Michigan Posts: 1,320 View My Garage	I did the fuse pull a couple times on my SS I didn't know it existed for the Z too. Just walked outside and did it lol __________________ Corsa Rotofab BBK ZL1 Hood/Fascia AAC Afterburners/Sidemarkers Havoc Black Chrome 5% Tint/20% Smoked Taillights

09-14-2013, 09:31 AM	#13
Jakeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Co, NJ Posts: 106	Let us know if it makes a diff. Thx __________________ Past Camaros: 1970 SS 350, 1984, 2012 2SS/RS Vert; Vettes: 1993, 2004 Vert; 2008 ZO6

09-15-2013, 12:16 PM	#14
3monkeys Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Little Elm Tx Posts: 30	Did this yesterday.... Wow! Woke the car up, highly recommend everyone do this. gas mileage went from 16.4 to 18.1 driving normally in town.