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Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-08-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,495
Posted By Snowwolfe
Not difficult to understand. Just reporting what...

Not difficult to understand. Just reporting what I watched on TV
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-08-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,495
Posted By Snowwolfe
All I remember is they reported optimum timing...

All I remember is they reported optimum timing was 29 degrees for each grade of octane they tested. I was surprised at the results as I would of guessed significant hp/torque losses with the lower...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 09-08-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,495
Posted By Snowwolfe
You guys should try to find an episode on Engine...

You guys should try to find an episode on Engine Masters where they did dyno runs on the same motor but using different octane fuel. 87-93 made no difference in power. Same for 104. It was an...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-26-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,893
Posted By Snowwolfe
Owned a 2020 ZL1. Loved the car but my left leg...

Owned a 2020 ZL1. Loved the car but my left leg did not like the narrow seat bolsters. Considered buying a C8 loaded 2LT but the seats didn’t seem to fit my old body well. I’m a happy camper with my...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-26-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,326
Posted By Snowwolfe
Why not? Historically GM has done everything...

Why not? Historically GM has done everything possible to avoid admitting any type of issue with any vehicle they produced.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 08-26-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,326
Posted By Snowwolfe
I find it interesting that GM would release all...

I find it interesting that GM would release all of those photos to the press along with their suspected reasons for what caused the damage.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-30-2022, 08:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,638
Posted By Snowwolfe
CT5 V Blackwing. Auto is capable ot 11.2 100%...

CT5 V Blackwing. Auto is capable ot 11.2 100% stock. Would be a drivers race. Costs more than ZL1 but also has a comfortable rear seat and much more tech.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-25-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,534
Posted By Snowwolfe
Expensive “toy” cars are a strange commodity in...

Expensive “toy” cars are a strange commodity in todays world. I see people cancelling orders on Cadillac Blackwings and C8’s. Then along comes new buyers who just paid $5-15k ADM.
My opinion is we...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-24-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,401
Posted By Snowwolfe
After you experience a couple of broken limbs and...

After you experience a couple of broken limbs and knee and shoulder surgery you may change your mind. Its better to drive an A10 than look at the M6 sitting in the garage as you heal.
Seriously, in...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-07-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,763
Posted By Snowwolfe
None. Just keep the speed down. And I am anal...

None. Just keep the speed down. And I am anal concerning paint chips.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-06-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,763
Posted By Snowwolfe
My driveway is almost 550 feet, all crusher run...

My driveway is almost 550 feet, all crusher run gravel. I kept the speed under 8 mph and car was chip free 2 years after buying it.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-05-2022, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,355
Posted By Snowwolfe
Put a wad of aluminum foil on top, close the...

Put a wad of aluminum foil on top, close the hood, and it should give you some idea of how much to cut and where.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 06-01-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,937
Posted By Snowwolfe
Getting GM to ship a car is the latest issue. I...

Getting GM to ship a car is the latest issue. I know some folks on the Blackwing forum that had cars built in January and they have still not been shipped.
Congratulations on the purchase, am sure...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-16-2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,551
Posted By Snowwolfe
Seems a lot of you are arguing over nothing....

Seems a lot of you are arguing over nothing. Isn’t the end result losing roughly 3% for every 1,000 foot of elevation?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-16-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,551
Posted By Snowwolfe
Do any of you have experience dyno testing cars...

Do any of you have experience dyno testing cars at 6-7000 feet to see what the actual losses are compared to the factory ratings?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-16-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,551
Posted By Snowwolfe
When we lived in Colorado Springs I had a...

When we lived in Colorado Springs I had a supercharger installed on my C6. Shop that did the installation and tuning told me the hp loss is 3% for each 1,000 feet in elevation increase. Guy doing the...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-12-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,539
Posted By Snowwolfe
Cadillac Escalade-V expands V-Series lineup; ...

Cadillac Escalade-V expands V-Series lineup;
Delivers 682 hp and 653 lb-ft of torque.

They upped the HP on the Escalade even higher than the CTV5 Blackwing.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-10-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,539
Posted By Snowwolfe
Will this be the second, third, or forth time...

Will this be the second, third, or forth time that Chevy mothballed the Camaro only to “reintroduce it”?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-07-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,539
Posted By Snowwolfe
Usually last year models are more desirable as...

Usually last year models are more desirable as far as resale goes simply because some of a cars quirks are fixed by then. A knowledgeable buyer would try to seek out a ZL1 without the oil pump issues...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-06-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,539
Posted By Snowwolfe
Wrong. The current CTV5 Blackwing has more HP...

Wrong. The current CTV5 Blackwing has more HP than the ZL1.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 05-06-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,539
Posted By Snowwolfe
Same reason I bought my ZL1 in Feb 2020. Even...

Same reason I bought my ZL1 in Feb 2020. Even though I sold it a few months ago I have only seen one other ZL1 on the street since buying mine.
Corvettes are everywhere.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-27-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,099
Posted By Snowwolfe
Wow! Love the color

Wow! Love the color
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-27-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,614
Posted By Snowwolfe
Nothing that a file (metal) or knife (plastic)...

Nothing that a file (metal) or knife (plastic) can't fix. Find a nut with same size threads and thread it on and see what happens.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-17-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 989
Posted By Snowwolfe
Curious as to why you want drilled/slotted...

Curious as to why you want drilled/slotted rotors? Most people consider them to be weaker.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-16-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,361
Posted By Snowwolfe
If anything, less older owners and more younger...

If anything, less older owners and more younger owners are buying the C8. The C8 doesn’t do much for me and I am 69 and previously owned 4 Corvettes. The C8 screams “look at me”. The ZL1 is...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-15-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Snowwolfe
Only good thing about it is if you order it with...

Only good thing about it is if you order it with the car it should be under warranty for 3 years.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-12-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 21,361
Posted By Snowwolfe
Calm down, he joined in Dec 21 so has been around...

Calm down, he joined in Dec 21 so has been around for a few months. It’s his opinion, not nonsense. A lot of what he says mirrors what others have also mentioned.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-12-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,671
Posted By Snowwolfe
Once you do get a TPW the date isn't locked in...

Once you do get a TPW the date isn't locked in stone. The Blackwing I ordered has been at 3100 for a while and the TPW has been pushed back twice. Unfortunately, with parts shortages and...
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-10-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,738
Posted By Snowwolfe
I insisted on a PDR for my 2020. Never used it. ...

I insisted on a PDR for my 2020. Never used it.
Did not want a sunroof. Wished I had it. Not much for opening them up but it sure can brighten up the interior.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 04-10-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,677
Posted By Snowwolfe
Sorry for your loss, that sucks. But glad you and...

Sorry for your loss, that sucks. But glad you and the GF were not seriously hurt.
Do you think the insurance company will total the car?
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