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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-18-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 41,494
Posted By ZX-10R
At least you guys are doing the testing and...

At least you guys are doing the testing and coming up with a solution



Whatever - how long has GM building engines now? An oil pump should NEVER fail within 500k miles, it is literally the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-17-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 41,494
Posted By ZX-10R
Katech says they have tested all the pumps and...

Katech says they have tested all the pumps and '19+ are stronger but still break
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-14-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 26,369
Posted By ZX-10R
Imagine the resale value on these EVs in a few...

Imagine the resale value on these EVs in a few years, they are essentially rolling appliances and out of date just as fast

No soul....just like driving an appliance

I miss my KX500, but e dirt...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 08-14-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 554,940
Posted By ZX-10R
Yes - especially higher viscosity oil, but the...

Yes - especially higher viscosity oil, but the pump housing design is clearly flawed



Won't happen because replacing all the pumps would be huge $$$. Fortunately failures (esp '19+) are still...
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 08-14-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1,438
Views: 554,940
Posted By ZX-10R
No - it's clearly a stress fracture issue, the...

No - it's clearly a stress fracture issue, the metal isn't strong and/or thick enough
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-14-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 26,369
Posted By ZX-10R
The reality is "climate change" is largely...

The reality is "climate change" is largely another boogeyman crisis that cedes more power to big government. China and India aren't slowing their rates of pollution and climate change "science" is...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-10-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,662
Posted By ZX-10R
It works fine for garage queens and if you don't...

It works fine for garage queens and if you don't mind re-applying it every 6-8 months or so

I've used both ceramic coat and Zaino on my cars and there is no comparison in terms of durability with...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-09-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,980
Posted By ZX-10R
Synthetic still accumulates contaminants at the...

Synthetic still accumulates contaminants at the same rate though, so the argument for longer drain intervals by virtue of synthetic only doesn't necessarily hold up. Engine use and whether you are...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-09-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,497
Posted By ZX-10R
Katech

Katech
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-09-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,662
Posted By ZX-10R
If you don't mind re-applying every six months or...

If you don't mind re-applying every six months or you have a garage queen it works well. In terms of durability, ceramic coating (even the lower cost stuff you can buy on Amazon) blows it out of the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-09-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,662
Posted By ZX-10R
I'm surprised you didn't get the final year...

I'm surprised you didn't get the final year (2024), unless you have inside baseball that 2023 is it (for full ICE)
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 08-08-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,980
Posted By ZX-10R
10,000 mile oil change interval mythology busted

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/08/toyota-master-technician-argues-against-10000-mile-oil-change-intervals-with-busted-engine-teardown/

Always knew 10k oil change intervals was marketing (mainly...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-08-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 20,662
Posted By ZX-10R
I laughed at the Zaino comments - I still have a...

I laughed at the Zaino comments - I still have a few bottles laying around.

For the do it yourselfer, you can apply a ceramic coat yourself (which will outlast Zaino by years) and then put Zaino...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-07-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
Good luck, let us know how it goes - already have...

Good luck, let us know how it goes - already have the M sold?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-06-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
9 minutes in, maybe she just needs a little more...

9 minutes in, maybe she just needs a little more character...as in 700 rwhp :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9IKh4qCJD8
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-05-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,354
Posted By ZX-10R
Katech because other guys don't seem to value a...

Katech because other guys don't seem to value a new oil pump, a "must do" mod when you have the motor out
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-05-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,139
Posted By ZX-10R
LOL

LOL
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-05-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,575
Posted By ZX-10R
Buckboard suspension and solid bushings it's...

Buckboard suspension and solid bushings it's inevitable, especially with a GM interior
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-04-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,967
Posted By ZX-10R
Expect the 2023 M2 will be a good compromise...

Expect the 2023 M2 will be a good compromise "sports car" that can still turn some decent laps - S58 motor in more compact package

The new M3/4s are great cars but the size, weight, and of course...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-04-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,967
Posted By ZX-10R
What's interesting is most AWD cars (high end 911...

What's interesting is most AWD cars (high end 911 turbo S and similar notwithstanding) fail to impress on a roadcourse, I thought the M4 xdrive would put up better times (C&D Lightning Lap) then it...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-03-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,967
Posted By ZX-10R
800 rwhp out of a 2.5 L motor (even if it's a...

800 rwhp out of a 2.5 L motor (even if it's a built motor running on E85) is quite an achievement, and the TTRS is a pretty light car
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-03-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,967
Posted By ZX-10R
Is it more complicated? Blowers are heavy and...

Is it more complicated? Blowers are heavy and have parasitic losses. Imagine an LT4 with medium size turbo that spools fast (2500 rpm and up) without running out power on top end. 800 rwhp easy...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
They're already making in more tasteful in the...

They're already making in more tasteful in the 2024 M5

New M2 should be better as well
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
Part of the problem is these modern cars keep...

Part of the problem is these modern cars keep getting heavier with all the sound deadening insulation and fancy interior - the M6 is just too big (why not an M5 comp?) and weighs 4300 lbs. EVs are...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,967
Posted By ZX-10R
The Emira is reportedly a big step up, try it...

The Emira is reportedly a big step up, try it before you knock it
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,967
Posted By ZX-10R
Are you ordering a new Type R? New one isn't...

Are you ordering a new Type R? New one isn't quite as full rice and rumored to put down 320 hp stock which means 400 is easily achieved and it's fairly light

Turbo cars may not always as fast on...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
Always slows down in winter, just watch. I'm not...

Always slows down in winter, just watch. I'm not in a hurry. Housing market slowing, auto market will likely follow. Alot of pent up demand buyers flush with post covid cash thanks to Fed printing...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
Used car market is a bubble - won't last. ...

Used car market is a bubble - won't last. Patience is a virtue, around November I think things will settle back down. Paying over MSRP for a used car is pure insanity
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
If you want a roller coaster that scares you...

If you want a roller coaster that scares you sometimes, buy a C7 Z06 haha

No oil pump problems either (that I know of)
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-02-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,977
Posted By ZX-10R
The new M2 should look better than the M240i, and...

The new M2 should look better than the M240i, and it's RWD. It will never sound as good as an LT4 of course
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