10-13-2014, 07:46 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Dubuque, IA
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Has anyone broke the ZL1???
I'm here every night for the most part and have been keeping an eye out for broken parts, either I miss it or there are none. I plan to add an ADM 427 to the mix this winter and wanting to prepare for any possible carnage. Some of you big HP guys beat the hell out these things and drive them home as if you just left the grocery store, no worries. This car is a brute and that's part of the reason I bought it. Wanted to put money into building HP not beefing up the drivetrain like my 94 Z28 I used to have. Any input would be greatly appreciated. If there is a post already, simply point me in that direction. Thanks!
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LSX 427 with AGP Twin Turbos, E85 and Flex Fuel. Built and tuned by ADM Performance 1000rwhp |
10-13-2014, 07:52 PM | #2 |
Drives: '13 Inferno Orange ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013
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They're hard on clutches ...
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10-13-2014, 07:54 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Pennsauken, NJ
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Buy an automatic.
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10-13-2014, 08:03 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Dubuque, IA
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I've heard mixed reviews on clutches. Seems if you keep from slipping them too much they are fairly durable. I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and it still feels like new.
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13 ZL1 A6
LSX 427 with AGP Twin Turbos, E85 and Flex Fuel. Built and tuned by ADM Performance 1000rwhp |
10-13-2014, 08:58 PM | #5 |
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Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tucson AZ
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The Drag Racers have been hard on them, other than that the well known rearend (noises) and supercharger issue all have which been taken care of I haven't seen anything major. There are however some defective drivers!!!!!, luckily few and far between.
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10-13-2014, 09:04 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Nor Cal
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Heck, even the noisy ring and pinion guys don't seem to be breaking.. And to me a clutch going out is not breaking either.. just a wear item.. These cars are pretty tough.. that's why I bought it.. Can't go wrong
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10-13-2014, 09:07 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Dallas, Texas
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I have over 20K on my car and still have my original clutch. Then again, I don't drag race the car.
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10-13-2014, 09:39 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2012 Triple Black ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: San Antonio, TX
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I replaced my clutch with a centerforce dual disc and no problems with it or anything else yet. 19k miles
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10-13-2014, 10:20 PM | #9 |
ANGRY Z
Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012
Location: Alberta, Canada
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The car isn't hard on clutches, drivers are hard on clutches. I don't know of anyone on here that has beat their clutch as hard as I have!!! 3 seasons at the drag strip, 200 passes most at 750rwhp. 10000 miles on the car and the clutch never slips. Last Friday I hot lapped 3 10 second passes launching at 5000rpm with slicks.
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10-13-2014, 10:29 PM | #10 | |
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Quote:
Sent by a large Hammer.
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10-13-2014, 10:34 PM | #11 |
ANGRY Z
Drives: 2015 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2012
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It really is!! My engine is coming out in the next few weeks to have a Callies stroker crank, rods and pistons installed. I'm going to get them to send me some pictures of the clutch, I'm curious myself!! If it wasn't for the stroker crank I wouldn't touch the engine!!
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10-14-2014, 06:17 AM | #12 |
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10-14-2014, 08:08 AM | #13 |
Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 A6 Join Date: May 2013
Location: Slidell, La
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45,000 miles on the stock clutch and still going but I don't drag race. Just spirited, a little aggressive driving and the occassional 4th gear pull aways from Challengers, Mustangs, and the occasional older guys who want to test their stingrays.
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10-14-2014, 09:30 AM | #14 |
Drives: 2013 TT ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: NorCal
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1100rwhp here, the rearend & stock driveline are just fine.
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