[aldoun]

So, my buddy ending up getting his car from Katech. The quality of the work was A1. He loves it! He did some 60-130 times but it is very cold here in Michigan. He couldn't really hook on got a 6.9 second. Im sure he can aim for a good 6.5/6.6. But overall he has satifised with the outcome.

[DemonZL1]

Wait, so you complained for him before he even got the car in his possession?

[RobZL1]

Glad we had the whole smear thread for kicks.
(Not exactly the OP's fault, to be fair)

[SHE'Z 18]

Aldoun, why didn’t you simply add this update to the thread you started about your buddy’s car? It only makes sense to have it there.

[Revalot]

Wow !

[Idaho2018GTPremium]

6.9 sec 60-130 equates to about 134.5 mph in the 1/4 mile. That's 760-780 crank hp for a full weight ZL1. If he was spinning and lost a couple of tenths then it could be slightly higher. I'd say he got the hp that he was told (Katech said in the other thread they advertise this as a 750 hp package). The cold air certainly helps improve the power figure as well due to the low density altitude.

[ZX-10R]

Above 600 rwhp I think traction becomes the real issue, at least at lower speeds. 750+ hp is great but if you need drag tires to hook up it's doesn't mean much (on the street)

The modded AWD cars are posting amazing 0-60 times

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by ZX-10R

Above 600 rwhp I think traction becomes the real issue, at least at lower speeds. 750+ hp is great but if you need drag tires to hook up it's doesn't mean much (on the street)

The modded AWD cars are posting amazing 0-60 times

I agree here, all the power in the world means little if you can't get it down.

[Mahdi ZL1]

I am that friend in question.

First and foremost, Katech was extremely professional and provided me with the right information always. I knew what I was getting myself in to by going to Katech, yes I paid more than some other find reasonable but none the less it was my decision to spend the extra coin.

Initially the 600RWHP sounded underwhelming given I wanted to go the Magnuson 2650 Route for similar cost, but my mind completely change as soon as I did my first pull. The tune was extremely dialed in and drives like stock; except for when I get on it.

Waiting for the spring to really test the car but did some runs in 39° weather and got some good results: (keep in mind the stock are results from warm days and would hook)
Stock 60-130: AVG: 7.9-8.1s Best: 7.73s
Modded 60-130: AVG: 7.2s Best: 6.99s. (39° michigan weather)

Stock 1/4 Mile: 11.2008 @ 126.06 MPH
Modded 1/4 Mile: 11.30 @ 127.22 MPH. (Done with 200LB passenger, had to let off and get back on it. Stock tires as well)

In summary, I don’t regret a dollar and i’m absolutely in love with how it’s performing compared to other cars supposedly making more power. I’d assume I can get the car down to at least a 6.8 60-130 maybe better who knows. And expecting to trap atleast 131mph. My previous best trap stock was a 127.20 in the quarter mile.

Thanks to everyone at Katech!

[cvp33]

$6K doesn’t seem unreasonable for me especially with a warranty. RPM in Garner, NC charged me $4K to get 625RWHP in my CTS-V. Lean tune burned up 2 pistons and they charged me $2K to sleeve the block and return the vehicle to stock. Great guys………NOT

[taylorforschool@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by cvp33

$6K doesn’t seem unreasonable for me especially with a warranty. RPM in Garner, NC charged me $4K to get 625RWHP in my CTS-V. Lean tune burned up 2 pistons and they charged me $2K to sleeve the block and return the vehicle to stock. Great guys………NOT

Not to be confused with the RPM in… Delaware? I think? Maybe CT?

[cvp33]

Originally Posted by taylorforschool@gmail.com

Not to be confused with the RPM in… Delaware? I think? Maybe CT?

Correct. Lots of folks DBA RPM which is why I always include ‘in Garner’. Dirt bags that nearly cured me of the mod-bug. It took my Callaway engine failure to finally cure me. No more cars w/o a warranty.