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TEXnZL1 · 12-30-2016, 06:27 AM

Just bought a 2014 ZL1 and I was thinking CAI, headers, and a tune. Wondering if you all might have suggestions that will still keep me under $5k. My only goal is to reach 600 rwhp eventually. I don't care if it's 600 on the nose, that's all I want. Trying to keep away from cam and heads. Thanks!

Also, literally never used a forum in my life so if I'm posting things incorrectly just let me know.

BoostedX2 · 12-30-2016, 06:42 AM

In texas especially, spinning the blower faster will make the engine run even hotter...think about some cooling upgrades along with performance...ADM in your neck of the woods or Jannety or Lingenfelter can help you out!!! I have the Lingenfelter Stage 1 package with additional cooling and am at 592 rwhp....Good Luck!!!

TEXnZL1 · 12-30-2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BoostedX2

In texas especially, spinning the blower faster will make the engine run even hotter...think about some cooling upgrades along with performance...ADM in your neck of the woods or Jannety or Lingenfelter can help you out!!! I have the Lingenfelter Stage 1 package with additional cooling and am at 592 rwhp....Good Luck!!!

I saw that ADM has that ZL-650 package and have heard great things about someone named Andy and his tuning capabilities. Maybe I'll throw a set of headers on with that package...step a little over my budget, but be at my ultimate goal. Thank you!

camaro500 · 12-30-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TEXnZL1

Just bought a 2014 ZL1 and I was thinking CAI, headers, and a tune. Wondering if you all might have suggestions that will still keep me under $5k. My only goal is to reach 600 rwhp eventually. I don't care if it's 600 on the nose, that's all I want. Trying to keep away from cam and heads. Thanks!

Also, literally never used a forum in my life so if I'm posting things incorrectly just let me know.

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the beautiful car! Way to go!
You are on the right track. Kooks or ARH headers, intake and dyno tune for 93 should get you to 530whp for about 1800- $2 000. You now have many options to get 70 whp for 3k. Cam or E85 or pulleys and more octane. Check out Jannetty packages or as stated ADM. You can easily attain your goals with your budget.
Happy new year

TEXnZL1 · 12-30-2016, 07:43 AM

I'm thinking ADM's ZL-650 package, headers w/ high flow cats (thanks to me living in an emissions county in Texas), and watching the heat. Should I skip on the headers for now and go ahead with some extra cooling with that money instead?

ZO6 Bryan · 12-30-2016, 09:08 AM

If you want to stay within a budget and you're somewhat mechanically inclined then do the work yourself. The mods you listed are easy.
Add a 9.55 lower pulley, a KB boost-a-pump and some ID-850 injectors to your list then get a tune.
Don't worry about cooling mods until you start going to road courses.

d454brisson · 12-30-2016, 09:21 AM

I would (and did ) Jannetty 125 kit, the only thing i did different was source the headers from Maryland speed and I found the ID850 used from a member.

Running no cats and headers, with spots for all four o2 sensors is all the exhaust you will ever need. With Ted's tune I was able to pass OBD emissions in MD which is pretty tight.

Typically Maryland Speed has been running end or month sales (check vendor section), (to get to goals) and the prices are aggressive.

The Jannetty package is doable in a weekend and really turns on the car. Its brutally fast through all the range and sounds great.

2014 ZL1

DB

JDP Tech · 12-30-2016, 09:27 AM

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Juiced1 · 12-30-2016, 09:37 AM

We could set you up with a number of packages. We usually recommend a pulley, headers, injectors, intake and a tune. If you want to really turn the boost up we would start looking into cooling mods as well.

TEXnZL1 · 12-30-2016, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

If you want to stay within a budget and you're somewhat mechanically inclined then do the work yourself. The mods you listed are easy.
Add a 9.55 lower pulley, a KB boost-a-pump and some ID-850 injectors to your list then get a tune.
Don't worry about cooling mods until you start going to road courses.

Believe me it's something I'd like to get into eventually. I am however a helicopter mechanic and have only dug into an old 350 in my time. No late model experience whatsoever. Hell, my set of metric tools is even a joke as everything I work on overseas is SAE. I appreciate the insight though. One day! For now, I'll leave it to pros though.

TEXnZL1 · 12-30-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by d454brisson

I would (and did ) Jannetty 125 kit, the only thing i did different was source the headers from Maryland speed and I found the ID850 used from a member.

Running no cats and headers, with spots for all four o2 sensors is all the exhaust you will ever need. With Ted's tune I was able to pass OBD emissions in MD which is pretty tight.

Typically Maryland Speed has been running end or month sales (check vendor section), (to get to goals) and the prices are aggressive.

The Jannetty package is doable in a weekend and really turns on the car. Its brutally fast through all the range and sounds great.

2014 ZL1

DB

What headers did you use? I'd love to run catless, the sound is just awesome to me. Just have to pass inspection unfortunately.

olblue75 · 12-30-2016, 10:33 AM

What kind of helicopters do you wrench on?

TEXnZL1 · 12-30-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

What kind of helicopters do you wrench on?

Everything Army. CH-47 Chinook mainly, but also the Apache and the Blackhawk.

ZO6 Bryan · 12-30-2016, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TEXnZL1

Believe me it's something I'd like to get into eventually. I am however a helicopter mechanic and have only dug into an old 350 in my time. No late model experience whatsoever. Hell, my set of metric tools is even a joke as everything I work on overseas is SAE. I appreciate the insight though. One day! For now, I'll leave it to pros though.

It's not that different. If you know how to use a puller to remove the harmonic balancer on an old 350, you can do it on this engine.
And header install on this car was easier than any other car I've done it on. And I done a lot over many years of cars from '60s vehicles to present.

12-30-2016, 06:27 AM	#1
TEXnZL1 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 29	First ZL1 mods on 5k budget Just bought a 2014 ZL1 and I was thinking CAI, headers, and a tune. Wondering if you all might have suggestions that will still keep me under $5k. My only goal is to reach 600 rwhp eventually. I don't care if it's 600 on the nose, that's all I want. Trying to keep away from cam and heads. Thanks! Also, literally never used a forum in my life so if I'm posting things incorrectly just let me know.

12-30-2016, 06:42 AM	#2
BoostedX2 Drives: VR ZL1 #259/Nissan 370Z NISMO Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,071	In texas especially, spinning the blower faster will make the engine run even hotter...think about some cooling upgrades along with performance...ADM in your neck of the woods or Jannety or Lingenfelter can help you out!!! I have the Lingenfelter Stage 1 package with additional cooling and am at 592 rwhp....Good Luck!!! __________________ 2012 Victory Red ZL1 Lingenfelter 630 Package "Plus" 592 HP/580 TQ

12-30-2016, 09:08 AM	#6
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	If you want to stay within a budget and you're somewhat mechanically inclined then do the work yourself. The mods you listed are easy. Add a 9.55 lower pulley, a KB boost-a-pump and some ID-850 injectors to your list then get a tune. Don't worry about cooling mods until you start going to road courses. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

12-30-2016, 10:33 AM	#12
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	What kind of helicopters do you wrench on? __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

12-30-2016, 07:43 AM	#5
TEXnZL1 Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 29	I'm thinking ADM's ZL-650 package, headers w/ high flow cats (thanks to me living in an emissions county in Texas), and watching the heat. Should I skip on the headers for now and go ahead with some extra cooling with that money instead?

12-30-2016, 09:21 AM	#7
d454brisson Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 345	I would (and did ) Jannetty 125 kit, the only thing i did different was source the headers from Maryland speed and I found the ID850 used from a member. Running no cats and headers, with spots for all four o2 sensors is all the exhaust you will ever need. With Ted's tune I was able to pass OBD emissions in MD which is pretty tight. Typically Maryland Speed has been running end or month sales (check vendor section), (to get to goals) and the prices are aggressive. The Jannetty package is doable in a weekend and really turns on the car. Its brutally fast through all the range and sounds great. 2014 ZL1 DB

12-30-2016, 09:27 AM	#8
JDP Tech Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS 429 LSX/F1X Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 429	PM sent -Winslow

12-30-2016, 09:37 AM	#9
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	We could set you up with a number of packages. We usually recommend a pulley, headers, injectors, intake and a tune. If you want to really turn the boost up we would start looking into cooling mods as well.