New 1LE doesn’t seem to pull hard in 1st or 2nd. - Page 3

Tim M · 10-18-2020, 09:52 AM

I didn't solve my 'soft' acceleration until I added a LT4 supercharger and its 200 CHP. Now it puts a smile on my face everytime!

avalonandl · 10-18-2020, 10:16 AM

You need to get some miles on the engine. I changed my oil at about 1800 miles. By 3000 miles it was a lot more free revving.

TrackClub · 10-18-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by avalonandl

You need to get some miles on the engine. I changed my oil at about 1800 miles. By 3000 miles it was a lot more free revving.

Very good point. Those cars need 1500mi for break in period, during which RPMs and high speeds should be restricted (per the manual). I have followed this with both my 1LEs. Then changed fluids etc. Both had zero issues roasting tires at whim.

This aside, what drive mode the car is in has a big effect for obvious reasons per specific design calibrations.

Venomcustom · 10-18-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by s346k

what did it trap? for comparison, mine ran low 8.2s, with a bad bog, on a prepped track. 89 mph. after other attempts, gradually getting more aggressive with the launch, i finally sidestepped it from 4700 and it still fell flat on its face.

Trap speed was 87-88mph.

CreeperRS · 11-24-2020, 01:11 AM

Ever hear of something called a break in period? In our cars is about 1,500 miles. Can’t rev it past 4,000 RPM, can’t drive it faster than 80 MPH, and can't drive it at any constant speed! Then swapping out all fluids, engine, tranny, diff. So says Chevy!

Tubtub · 11-24-2020, 09:02 AM

Use track mode, then if you want to customize the other suspension exhaust etc. go for it. Reason is because the throttle response in track (which you can't customize in settings) is more precise based on how much throttle you give. Sport mode the throttle is just super aggressive and gives you less control.

arpad_m · 11-24-2020, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomcustom

Weather wasn’t bad. 80 degrees. The problem was lousy track prep. You really had to slip the clutch to get off the line with out blowing the tires off. Second gear also had wheel spin every run. You could tell the end of season track prep was non existent. Car ran 8.5’s

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Originally Posted by s346k

what did it trap? for comparison, mine ran low 8.2s, with a bad bog, on a prepped track. 89 mph. after other attempts, gradually getting more aggressive with the launch, i finally sidestepped it from 4700 and it still fell flat on its face.

For a second I thought you guys ran 8.5 and 8.2 quarter miles and now you nonchalantly talk about "bad bog"

Venomcustom · 11-24-2020, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CreeperRS

Ever hear of something called a break in period? In our cars is about 1,500 miles. Can’t rev it past 4,000 RPM, can’t drive it faster than 80 MPH, and can't drive it at any constant speed! Then swapping out all fluids, engine, tranny, diff. So says Chevy!

Yeah I’ve heard of a break in period. I swapped all the fluids at 500 miles and took it to the 1/8 mile strip passed those miles. I wouldn’t take it to a road course track till 1500. The 1/8 mile strip is basically a first and second hard pull. I’m not waiting till 1500 miles for that. Lol.

crab · 11-24-2020, 06:08 PM

I just did this Saturday, from rolling start about 5mph to wide open first and second gear...pulled like a freight train. Some wheel spin and I noticed when lifting to shift the engine still was pulling for a millisecond or two almost like rev hang.... Yes I was a bit loose in both gears keeping it straight, but the gforces were awesome ��. Nannies all off in sport, exhaust in track.

UnknownJinX · 11-24-2020, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Venomcustom

Yeah I’ve heard of a break in period. I swapped all the fluids at 500 miles and took it to the 1/8 mile strip passed those miles. I wouldn’t take it to a road course track till 1500. The 1/8 mile strip is basically a first and second hard pull. I’m not waiting till 1500 miles for that. Lol.

I definitely tried to follow the break-in procedures as well as I can. It's worth it in the long run IMO.

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Originally Posted by crab

I just did this Saturday, from rolling start about 5mph to wide open first and second gear...pulled like a freight train. Some wheel spin and I noticed when lifting to shift the engine still was pulling for a millisecond or two almost like rev hang.... Yes I was a bit loose in both gears keeping it straight, but the gforces were awesome ��. Nannies all off in sport, exhaust in track.

If you are going for redline shifts, you could try the built-in no-lift shift feature. Very helpful on the SS 1LE. You can keep your foot planted and the car will drop the RPM for you.

It takes a little time to get used to, but once you get used to it, it's really nice to have on a track.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513327

I never noticed what you have described, but I currently don't have my car with me(in hibernation at a garage).

CHASLT1 · 11-24-2020, 06:45 PM

My new 2019 C7 was dead. My new 2021 LT1 will get sideways like crazy with a blimp of the gas. Unreal how the factory tuning was diff from the two cars. Maybe the A10 also helps vs the A8 in my C7.

UnknownJinX · 11-24-2020, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CHASLT1

My new 2019 C7 was dead. My new 2021 LT1 will get sideways like crazy with a blimp of the gas. Unreal how the factory tuning was diff from the two cars. Maybe the A10 also helps vs the A8 in my C7.

I owned/own manual version of both cars and they are both pretty lively IMO.

Sent from toaster or something

Venomcustom · 11-24-2020, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CHASLT1

My new 2019 C7 was dead. My new 2021 LT1 will get sideways like crazy with a blimp of the gas. Unreal how the factory tuning was diff from the two cars. Maybe the A10 also helps vs the A8 in my C7.

With the smaller tires I bet it breaks free pretty easily.

Venomcustom · 11-24-2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crab

I just did this Saturday, from rolling start about 5mph to wide open first and second gear...pulled like a freight train. Some wheel spin and I noticed when lifting to shift the engine still was pulling for a millisecond or two almost like rev hang.... Yes I was a bit loose in both gears keeping it straight, but the gforces were awesome ��. Nannies all off in sport, exhaust in track.

I definitely think my problem is that I’ve been in plenty of fast cars and I think I expected more out of it. Definitely love the car so don’t get me wrong. Pulls like a freight train is definitely not how I would describe a stock SS Camaro. Lol

10-18-2020, 09:52 AM	#29
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 807	I didn't solve my 'soft' acceleration until I added a LT4 supercharger and its 200 CHP. Now it puts a smile on my face everytime! __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

10-18-2020, 10:16 AM	#30
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	You need to get some miles on the engine. I changed my oil at about 1800 miles. By 3000 miles it was a lot more free revving. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

11-24-2020, 01:11 AM	#33
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	Ever hear of something called a break in period? In our cars is about 1,500 miles. Can’t rev it past 4,000 RPM, can’t drive it faster than 80 MPH, and can't drive it at any constant speed! Then swapping out all fluids, engine, tranny, diff. So says Chevy! __________________

11-24-2020, 06:08 PM	#37
crab Drives: 2019 1LE Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: NW Posts: 137	I just did this Saturday, from rolling start about 5mph to wide open first and second gear...pulled like a freight train. Some wheel spin and I noticed when lifting to shift the engine still was pulling for a millisecond or two almost like rev hang.... Yes I was a bit loose in both gears keeping it straight, but the gforces were awesome ��. Nannies all off in sport, exhaust in track. __________________ "That my friend.. is the sweet succulent sound of the car preparing to ignite the wonderfully tasty nectar your V8 needs to send the screaming bald eagles furiously from the 4 pipes out of the rear of your vehicle"

11-24-2020, 09:02 AM	#34
Tubtub Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Washington Posts: 27	Use track mode, then if you want to customize the other suspension exhaust etc. go for it. Reason is because the throttle response in track (which you can't customize in settings) is more precise based on how much throttle you give. Sport mode the throttle is just super aggressive and gives you less control.

11-24-2020, 06:45 PM	#39
CHASLT1 Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Tampa FL area Posts: 795	My new 2019 C7 was dead. My new 2021 LT1 will get sideways like crazy with a blimp of the gas. Unreal how the factory tuning was diff from the two cars. Maybe the A10 also helps vs the A8 in my C7.

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