2017 ZL1 1000hp Daily Driver Build - Page 13

ZLRob · 09-07-2025, 12:22 PM

Very nice Rob! That should keep Gabe off your tail for approximately 13 days (on the 14th you must feed him more or else he gets angry and starts dropping the B- A - N word).

*radz28* · 09-08-2025, 11:30 AM

SUPER SLICK!!! Nothing but the best from DSX.

RobZL1 · 09-08-2025, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Great work ROB! Super clean work on the JMS removal and bulkhead install! I agree, loving that template! I hope the JMS is going to a good home!

I vote to suspend the previously discussed Ban. Well done kind sir!

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Originally Posted by ZLRob

Very nice Rob! That should keep Gabe off your tail for approximately 13 days (on the 14th you must feed him more or else he gets angry and starts dropping the B- A - N word).

Yep, I forget we need a constant drip here. MORE CONTENT!!!

Much appreciated. Yep, cajunzl1 is getting the JMS to help support his current build, so it should serve him well.

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Nice! That’s pretty slick.

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Originally Posted by radz28

SUPER SLICK!!! Nothing but the best from DSX.

DSX stuff in general is really impressive to me lately, particularly with all the electronics and control integration. "OEM+" in many ways.

RobZL1 · 09-10-2025, 10:20 AM

Today's update: As seen elsewhere on the subforum, I ordered the Monster S Triple Disk clutch through GMS. I'd been on the fence about it for months now, and Gabe was the catalyst I needed to just pull the trigger.

Man, this build is getting pricey! In all honesty, though, I likely will have one of the lowest net cost, PD-blower 1000rwhp ZL1 builds in existence when I'm done, due to selling other parts, good pricing from GMS and others, building/tuning it myself, etc. I know this build would cost $55k-60k at good-rep shops when all is said and done. I should be at less than half of that when I'm done.

clg82 · 09-10-2025, 10:30 AM

I didn't notice but do you have port injection on the build list as well?

cajunzl1 · 09-10-2025, 11:41 AM

Rob, did the CSP LT's drop right in? 2" I'm guessing???

SWFLZL1 · 09-10-2025, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cajunzl1

Rob, did the CSP LT's drop right in? 2" I'm guessing???

I have CSP 2” long tubes, and yes, they pretty much fit right in from the bottom.

RobZL1 · 09-10-2025, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by clg82

I didn't notice but do you have port injection on the build list as well?

No, I decided to stick with DI only. It's got the Goliath and XDI +70's, which should take me to the limit of the stock short block on full pump E, or possibly a slight down-mix. I know Josh hit 1050 or so with the LPE pump and +52's at E50 or thereabout. I'm expecting 1000+ at e60 or better with the +70's. Time will tell.

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Originally Posted by cajunzl1

Rob, did the CSP LT's drop right in? 2" I'm guessing???

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Originally Posted by SWFLZL1

I have CSP 2” long tubes, and yes, they pretty much fit right in from the bottom.

I concur. They are a wonderful fit. I think I put them both in from the top when I did mine. I will say the ball joint on them should really be replaced with a v-band clamp. I'm doing that before I put them on again. I had a terrible time with leaks with that joint. I followed the instructions exactly with the torque spec, but it still leaked. Then I added some red RTV around the joint. Sealed for a while, but then leaked. So I am giving up and I have some v-bands on the shelf for when the whole thing goes back together.

Evansa22 · 09-10-2025, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

No, I decided to stick with DI only. It's got the Goliath and XDI +70's, which should take me to the limit of the stock short block on full pump E, or possibly a slight down-mix. I know Josh hit 1050 or so with the LPE pump and +52's at E50 or thereabout. I'm expecting 1000+ at e60 or better with the +70's. Time will tell.

I concur. They are a wonderful fit. I think I put them both in from the top when I did mine. I will say the ball joint on them should really be replaced with a v-band clamp. I'm doing that before I put them on again. I had a terrible time with leaks with that joint. I followed the instructions exactly with the torque spec, but it still leaked. Then I added some red RTV around the joint. Sealed for a while, but then leaked. So I am giving up and I have some v-bands on the shelf for when the whole thing goes back together.

Had the same issues with the CSP's. Vbands are the only way IMO.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 09-10-2025, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RobZL1

No, I decided to stick with DI only. It's got the Goliath and XDI +70's, which should take me to the limit of the stock short block on full pump E, or possibly a slight down-mix. I know Josh hit 1050 or so with the LPE pump and +52's at E50 or thereabout. I'm expecting 1000+ at e60 or better with the +70's. Time will tell.

I concur. They are a wonderful fit. I think I put them both in from the top when I did mine. I will say the ball joint on them should really be replaced with a v-band clamp. I'm doing that before I put them on again. I had a terrible time with leaks with that joint. I followed the instructions exactly with the torque spec, but it still leaked. Then I added some red RTV around the joint. Sealed for a while, but then leaked. So I am giving up and I have some v-bands on the shelf for when the whole thing goes back together.

Well said... V-BANDS for the WIN, IMO also... I suggest that to everyone.
A little more effort and cost up front, but it's nice to never have a leak, and much easier on and off in the future.

Camfab · 09-11-2025, 12:26 AM

Just a PSA here, take it or leave it. Not all V-bands are created equal. Many aftermarket V bands use machined flanges. Do yourself a favor and run Burns V-Bands. They use a bulge formed flange which to the uninitiated seems like an inferior product vs a machined flange.
Machined flanges warp like a SOB. The Burns flanges work and don’t leak. Rob I believe you said you’re an engineer, there is a reason why OEM’s use this style band. Yes they are pricey, they are worth every penny.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 09-11-2025, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Camfab

Just a PSA here, take it or leave it. Not all V-bands are created equal. Many aftermarket V bands use machined flanges. Do yourself a favor and run Burns V-Bands. They use a bulge formed flange which to the uninitiated seems like an inferior product vs a machined flange.
Machined flanges warp like a SOB. The Burns flanges work and don’t leak. Rob I believe you said you’re an engineer, there is a reason why OEM’s use this style band. Yes they are pricey, they are worth every penny.

Note taken! Thanks for sharing!

clg82 · 09-11-2025, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Note taken! Thanks for sharing!

And just like that SoCal has a new vendor Burns VBands!!!! Here comes the infomercial and discount code!!!

ok ok I'll stop giving you a hard time.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 09-11-2025, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by clg82

And just like that SoCal has a new vendor Burns VBands!!!! Here comes the infomercial and discount code!!!

ok ok I'll stop giving you a hard time.

Ask, and you shall receive

09-07-2025, 12:22 PM	#169
ZLRob Super Stock Drives: Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Concordia Posts: 783	Very nice Rob! That should keep Gabe off your tail for approximately 13 days (on the 14th you must feed him more or else he gets angry and starts dropping the B- A - N word). __________________ 2017 Red Hot ZL1 A10 - Apex ARC-8's, 305/ 325 PS4's, DSX 9.06 12% lower, Griptec 2.5 upper, NGK HR7 Ruthenium plugs, Nostrum 22+ injectors, XDI Goliath HPFP, Katech dual in tank low side pump, Katech oil pump, LME tensioner, DOD delete, LT1 big fuel cam, Jokerz ported blower, MPI lid, GMS hood extractor bracket, Soler ported 87mm (91mm eff) TB, Granatelli SS plug wires, Cordes LTR reservoir, DMS T-stat housing, 186* LS3 T-stat, Black Widow Angry Housewife/ Corsa NPP mufflers, Borla X pipe, BMR engine mounts, Banks iDash, Lithium Battery, AEM X- Series, HP Tuners, E85, 16.5 psi 834 HP/ 840 TQ

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RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,805	Today's update: As seen elsewhere on the subforum, I ordered the Monster S Triple Disk clutch through GMS. I'd been on the fence about it for months now, and Gabe was the catalyst I needed to just pull the trigger. Man, this build is getting pricey! In all honesty, though, I likely will have one of the lowest net cost, PD-blower 1000rwhp ZL1 builds in existence when I'm done, due to selling other parts, good pricing from GMS and others, building/tuning it myself, etc. I know this build would cost $55k-60k at good-rep shops when all is said and done. I should be at less than half of that when I'm done. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp // CSP LT's & Ultra Cats // BMR MM // BC Forged KL13 Mods being installed- oil pump, cam, ported heads, dual in-tank, Goliath and XDI, corn, etc., etc.

09-10-2025, 10:30 AM	#173
clg82 Banned Drives: 2020 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Posts: 1,724	I didn't notice but do you have port injection on the build list as well?

09-10-2025, 11:41 AM	#174
cajunzl1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Louisiana Posts: 118	Rob, did the CSP LT's drop right in? 2" I'm guessing???

09-11-2025, 12:26 AM	#179
Camfab Drives: ‘23 ZL1-1LE Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: SoCal Posts: 466	Just a PSA here, take it or leave it. Not all V-bands are created equal. Many aftermarket V bands use machined flanges. Do yourself a favor and run Burns V-Bands. They use a bulge formed flange which to the uninitiated seems like an inferior product vs a machined flange. Machined flanges warp like a SOB. The Burns flanges work and don’t leak. Rob I believe you said you’re an engineer, there is a reason why OEM’s use this style band. Yes they are pricey, they are worth every penny.

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