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Busabob · 11-06-2014, 07:34 AM

If you plan on making more power start with tires. The OE Goodyear's are abysmal, won't hold 578 rwhp worth a damn. Can't wait until these things are toast so I can get some RE11's or Pilot Sports.

rexdogg · 11-06-2014, 07:59 AM

interesting discussion....my '13 ZL1 went to Livernois, rear wheel horsepower at about 725....runs and sounds great, but almost impossible to get it to hook up...

Busabob · 11-06-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rexdogg

interesting discussion....my '13 ZL1 went to Livernois, rear wheel horsepower at about 725....runs and sounds great, but almost impossible to get it to hook up...

Can't argue against Livernois, they've been cranking big power out of the LS platform for a long time. Nice numbers, assume head/cam/headers/ID1000's and a lot of porting??

big dave · 11-07-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 96MrBass

Big Dave I've been waiting for you to chime in here seeing how it seems you know how to get the best out of a Z lol. Your et's are proof that it wouldn't take a lot more hp. IMO

On the contrary, I do think it needs more power. I don't think my car is any quicker than any other stock car, I just spend more time at the track. Seat time, plus great sea level tracks when the good weather gets here, all accounts for the decent times. I'm sure if more guys would run their cars in the fall, there would be a whole lot more cars on the fast list. Thanks for the kind words though

There is no doubt in my mind though that a stock ZL1 will run in the 11.5s before it's all said and done.

boondocksaint · 11-07-2014, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueclyde

Stop light to stop light = ZL1 needs more HP
Drag strip = ZL1 needs more HP
Road course = ZL1 DOES NOT need more HP

+1

Depends on what you do.

LBreezie · 11-07-2014, 01:00 PM

Moar horsepowa!

Rico · 11-07-2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by S-eatin-grin

I can tell you that HP is addictive. I made upgrade after upgrade and was satisfied each time...for about a month.

I totally agree with this.....there's never enough power

Busabob · 11-07-2014, 04:01 PM

Honestly, I think these cars (CTS-V and ZL1) are kind of anemic until you do a pulley, air box and tune. They're heavy, you need the extra umph....

Sven59 · 11-07-2014, 04:06 PM

Yes, 0-60 in 3.8 seconds is pretty anemic.

Via lightning from a large Hammer.

Busabob · 11-07-2014, 04:07 PM

I guess it's all what your used to. It needs the power to get out of the hole.....then you need a tire.

96MrBass · 11-07-2014, 04:47 PM

I think it's more fun personally having less hp and beating up on the car that should be faster at least on paper.

samsonr1 · 11-08-2014, 10:42 AM

Chevy should make the new ZL1 1000whp

dfjdyj · 11-08-2014, 12:04 PM

Yes. That is what makes it a zl1!

Rikki Tikki Tavi · 11-08-2014, 03:16 PM

The beauty of Ford and Dodge is that they offer the Mustang and Challenger with a warranty.

And im sorry, but the only reason you guys are so enamored with road racing is because as GM guys, thats where the zl1 thrives.

11-06-2014, 07:34 AM	#43
Busabob Drives: Looking Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 207	If you plan on making more power start with tires. The OE Goodyear's are abysmal, won't hold 578 rwhp worth a damn. Can't wait until these things are toast so I can get some RE11's or Pilot Sports. __________________ So many cars and motorcycles I lost count…….

11-07-2014, 04:01 PM	#50
Busabob Drives: Looking Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 207	Honestly, I think these cars (CTS-V and ZL1) are kind of anemic until you do a pulley, air box and tune. They're heavy, you need the extra umph.... __________________ So many cars and motorcycles I lost count…….

11-07-2014, 04:06 PM	#51
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Yes, 0-60 in 3.8 seconds is pretty anemic. Via lightning from a large Hammer. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

11-07-2014, 04:07 PM	#52
Busabob Drives: Looking Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 207	I guess it's all what your used to. It needs the power to get out of the hole.....then you need a tire. __________________ So many cars and motorcycles I lost count…….

11-07-2014, 04:47 PM	#53
96MrBass Drives: GM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marydel, DE Posts: 1,321	I think it's more fun personally having less hp and beating up on the car that should be faster at least on paper. __________________ Roto- Fab Cai, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 3"X pipe, LM2 cat back, Comp Cam & AI Heads, SLP UP, RPM Tuned, GPI Intake, Vmax TB, ADM Air Scoop, 3.91 Gears, Gforce driveshaft, Braille 21#, Elite Catch Can, Pfadt Tie Rods, Diff Bushings and Trailing arms, Eibach spings & sways, BMR cradle bushings, Nt555r's.

11-06-2014, 07:59 AM	#44
rexdogg Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St John IN Posts: 60	interesting discussion....my '13 ZL1 went to Livernois, rear wheel horsepower at about 725....runs and sounds great, but almost impossible to get it to hook up...

11-07-2014, 01:00 PM	#48
LBreezie Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th anniversary Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: PA Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Moar horsepowa!

11-08-2014, 10:42 AM	#54
samsonr1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 SW Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States Posts: 114 View My Garage	Chevy should make the new ZL1 1000whp

11-08-2014, 12:04 PM	#55
dfjdyj Drives: ford Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: mr Posts: 3	Yes. That is what makes it a zl1!

11-08-2014, 03:16 PM	#56
Rikki Tikki Tavi Drives: Camaro ZL1, Chevy Tahoe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 48	The beauty of Ford and Dodge is that they offer the Mustang and Challenger with a warranty. And im sorry, but the only reason you guys are so enamored with road racing is because as GM guys, thats where the zl1 thrives.