06-19-2022, 08:12 PM | #1 |
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Why do people modify ZL1s?
Curious about why the heck some (a ton apparently) people modify their ZL1s for even more power/louder exhausts.
Like, who says 650hp is not enough 😂? I’ve modified slower cars before so I get it, but I struggle to hold onto the steering wheel while WOT + changing gears lol. It’s pretty dang loud stock, but I also drive a ‘Vert so it’s more raw for me probably. Interested in seeing people’s responses |
06-19-2022, 08:14 PM | #2 | |
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06-19-2022, 08:26 PM | #3 | |
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06-19-2022, 08:30 PM | #4 |
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Come on man your here and from Texas ! Freedom, I think it's everyone wants a certain custom to there cars that fit the individual. The ZL1 has a lot of power, but for me a cam and a 2650 would make it a perfect 10, with a tune and the right air fuel ratio you can run cooler, I just got get through the warranty and it paid for.
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06-19-2022, 08:30 PM | #5 |
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Because for some, 650hp is not enough, for others you get use to 650 hp rather easily and then you want more.
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06-19-2022, 08:37 PM | #6 |
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Valid responses. I’m sure it’s much quieter in coupe form.
Interesting to see that 650hp is still not completely satisfactory to some. |
06-19-2022, 09:04 PM | #7 | |
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Plus I would consider myself a "stock guy" meaning no to little aftermarket items (especially when it comes to cosmetics). But I get it for those that want to tinker. |
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06-19-2022, 09:05 PM | #8 |
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It's the same thought as why do people buy a car meant for the road course and only drag or roll race it.
Because they can and will. I just don't agree with those that get the 1LE package for the ZL1 and only drag or roll race it..... but, it's their car. |
06-19-2022, 09:55 PM | #9 |
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That’s such a waste…
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06-19-2022, 10:11 PM | #10 |
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The need for speed
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06-19-2022, 10:15 PM | #11 |
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Because it’s addicting. Not modified yet but wouldn’t mind another 100-150 ponies on tap just for the hell of it.
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06-19-2022, 10:20 PM | #12 | |
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06-19-2022, 10:28 PM | #13 |
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Great answer. It’s nice to see people so passionate about wrenchin’
I already have a few mods planned but all superficial and practical (tow/bike rack from Thule). |
06-19-2022, 11:01 PM | #14 |
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I built my '14 to about 700 at the wheels, and unfortunately it was totaled in March. I recently replaced it with a bone stock '17. Even though the '14 was a heavier car, the '17 just feels like it needs more power. I think for a lot of people (myself included), once you get used to a certain amount of power, anything less feels kinda "meh."
(The '17 is an amazing car though! Even though I have had to completely re-learn how to drive a GM manual. I've been driving GM manuals as my daily drivers for 30 years, but this one is killing me. Lol. I am going to pull out my HPT dongle and fix it one of these days.)
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