PLANNING MODS...

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-24-2022, 04:03 PM

Hey There...

Im still breaking in my ZLE and while I slowly rack up the miles, and follow the process, i wanted some feedback on a mild build plan.

WANT: More Noise + More Reliable Power.

POTENTIAL PLAN A: Rotofab + AWE Touring catback + E85 FlexFuel Kit + ATI Overdrive Damper.

QUESTION.1: How much am I leaving on the table by hold on Long Tubes? I dont want the car to be too loud.

QUESTION.2: What can I expect with PLAN.A RWHP?

QUESTION.3: What else should be on my radar? Catch Can? Plugs? Ported TB? Kong SC?

Thanks in Advance

clg82 · 01-24-2022, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

Hey There...

Im still breaking in my ZLE and while I slowly rack up the miles, and follow the process, i wanted some feedback on a mild build plan.

WANT: More Noise + More Reliable Power.

POTENTIAL PLAN A: Rotofab + AWE Touring catback + E85 FlexFuel Kit + ATI Overdrive Damper.

QUESTION.1: How much am I leaving on the table by hold on Long Tubes? I dont want the car to be too loud.

QUESTION.2: What can I expect with PLAN.A RWHP?

QUESTION.3: What else should be on my radar? Catch Can? Plugs? Ported TB? Kong SC?

Thanks in Advance

You can count on not being able to smog the car here in our great state of California with those mods

zxspeedspec · 01-24-2022, 04:17 PM

PPF and then track time. Once you get good, you'll know exactly where the car falls short.

Or bolt on a bunch of shit to make 800 RWHP and have the driving skills of a potato.

Mark R · 01-24-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clg82

You can count on not being able to smog the car here in our great state of California with those mods

This.

jaybee924 · 01-24-2022, 04:36 PM

Just from what I've been reading you may not be able to use a higher E%, if you do the pulley. You may end up running out of fuel but just have to watch it and the more mods you add the lesser E you will be abler to run unless you do a cam or add to the stock fueling. I'm not expert or anything by any means.

*radz28* · 01-24-2022, 04:42 PM

+3 on smog…

RFBG, 103 TB, LTs and E’ can get you well into the 600s and not be a bug deal to be reversible when it’s time to smog. And - you won’t be adding more hear with boost. This is a good starting point, IMO.

Mac7504 · 01-24-2022, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

+3 on smog…

RFBG, 103 TB, LTs and E’ can get you well into the 600s and not be a bug deal to be reversible when it’s time to smog. And - you won’t be adding more hear with boost. This is a good starting point, IMO.

Those mods require a tune and a tune is an automatic fail here in CA now. Makes me sick.

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-24-2022, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac7504

Those mods require a tune and a tune is an automatic fail here in CA now. Makes me sick.

I understand... can't you just tune back to stock every 5 years?

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-24-2022, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zxspeedspec

PPF and then track time. Once you get good, you'll know exactly where the car falls short.

Or bolt on a bunch of shit to make 800 RWHP and have the driving skills of a potato.

HAHA, thats funny... and good advice as well!
First thing i did was some PPF and a ceramic coat...

Not sure i will track it, but looking forward to feeling the power.

Ive driven a friends 750HP Super Snake alot, and want more power than him

Mac7504 · 01-24-2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SOCAL.M6.ZLE

I understand... can't you just tune back to stock every 5 years?

No, from what I understand once you tune, you've essentially cracked the oem pcm.

And its every 2 years after the first 5 years. I can't recall off the top of my head but my older cars are every 2 years.

Idaho2018GTPremium · 01-24-2022, 05:40 PM

There's a recent very long thread on reliable power gains for a ZL1 in this forum - it was active a few weeks ago. Suggest you dig that up as it might answer many of your questions.

Evansa22 · 01-24-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac7504

No, from what I understand once you tune, you've essentially cracked the oem pcm.

And its every 2 years after the first 5 years. I can't recall off the top of my head but my older cars are every 2 years.

8 years from model year date of the car until first smog, every 2 years after that I believe.

Op, I'm hear in socal with similar upgrades that you're looking at. Your ever wanna hear and see how it feels, wouldn't mind getting together for a drive with some other camaros in the area

Mac7504 · 01-24-2022, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Evansa22

8 years from model year date of the car until first smog, every 2 years after that I believe.

Op, I'm hear in socal with similar upgrades that you're looking at. Your ever wanna hear and see how it feels, wouldn't mind getting together for a drive with some other camaros in the area

Gotcha, couldn't remember. Damn 8 seems longer, I thought it was 5 to 7 but thanks for the update.

In for the drive too.

lol

SOCAL.M6.ZLE · 01-24-2022, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Evansa22

8 years from model year date of the car until first smog, every 2 years after that I believe.

Op, I'm hear in socal with similar upgrades that you're looking at. Your ever wanna hear and see how it feels, wouldn't mind getting together for a drive with some other camaros in the area

Thank you... PM sent

01-24-2022, 04:03 PM	#1
SOCAL.M6.ZLE Having FUN in the SUN... Drives: 2022 M6 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,048	PLANNING MODS... Hey There... Im still breaking in my ZLE and while I slowly rack up the miles, and follow the process, i wanted some feedback on a mild build plan. WANT: More Noise + More Reliable Power. POTENTIAL PLAN A: Rotofab + AWE Touring catback + E85 FlexFuel Kit + ATI Overdrive Damper. QUESTION.1: How much am I leaving on the table by hold on Long Tubes? I dont want the car to be too loud. QUESTION.2: What can I expect with PLAN.A RWHP? QUESTION.3: What else should be on my radar? Catch Can? Plugs? Ported TB? Kong SC? Thanks in Advance __________________ 2022 M6 ZLE: Katech CNC Ported Blower + Ported Heads + 103mm TB + Oil Pump + C5R Chain + Valve Covers + Coil Relocation TSP VVT and DoD Delete Covers + LME Chain Guide + DSX Billet Lid + ATI Damper + 9.17" Lower + 2.4" Upper + MM Wild CC Coated ARH + AWE Touring + Magnaflow Center X + E85 + MSD Coils + Banks iDash + JMS Booster + Synergy Fender Tank ALL the RED Rear End BMR Goodies + JRE Terminator Cam Package + Remote Tuning and Moral Support from TED @ JRE BMR Motor Mounts + DMS Front HX + FIC 30's + APEX SM.10's + 305/345 R888R's = 770rwhp 785rwtq @E50 13.5psi

01-24-2022, 04:42 PM	#6
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	+3 on smog… RFBG, 103 TB, LTs and E’ can get you well into the 600s and not be a bug deal to be reversible when it’s time to smog. And - you won’t be adding more hear with boost. This is a good starting point, IMO. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

01-24-2022, 05:40 PM	#11
Idaho2018GTPremium Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,208	There's a recent very long thread on reliable power gains for a ZL1 in this forum - it was active a few weeks ago. Suggest you dig that up as it might answer many of your questions. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 A10 2022 GR Supra 3.0 Past: 2018 Mustang GT Premium w/ PP1, MR, and A10 2007 MazdaSpeed3 1995 Pontiac Trans Am 1987 Camaro Z28

01-24-2022, 04:17 PM	#3
zxspeedspec Banned Drives: Faster than yours Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 288	PPF and then track time. Once you get good, you'll know exactly where the car falls short. Or bolt on a bunch of shit to make 800 RWHP and have the driving skills of a potato.

01-24-2022, 04:36 PM	#5
jaybee924 Drives: R.I.P. 2021 ZL1 & 2019 Rd Garn 2SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 268	Just from what I've been reading you may not be able to use a higher E%, if you do the pulley. You may end up running out of fuel but just have to watch it and the more mods you add the lesser E you will be abler to run unless you do a cam or add to the stock fueling. I'm not expert or anything by any means.

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