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Ckmerc · 04-08-2023, 11:12 PM

Sooo I just put down payment on 2013 zl1… one owner stock 26k miles.

I have always been a mustang person and was waiting till I saved enough to buy my dream car at 50 yrs old…. I have been looking and could not decide on 2012 Shelby gt500 and a possible Camaro zl1. (Friends convinced me to test drive one)

Friends and family said Camaro was so much easier to upgrade and this eng. and transmission is really solid. (Realize 2013 Shelby gt500 would be better comp. Due to engine enhancement they did vs 2012 engine..but they are very hard to find..)

All that said…wow my friends…the test drive was amazing and I was hooked…amazing and can’t wait to take delivery on 19th..

Will likely upgrade exhaust and headers…. Suggestions?

I feel like a kid at xmas…. Anyway, apologies for the long post and thanks for reading.. honestly was best driving car I have been behind wheel of..

0stones0 · 04-09-2023, 06:00 AM

Welcome!

Dega Man · 04-09-2023, 06:51 AM

Congratulations, I know you will enjoy it. Make sure you share some photo's of your sharp ZL.

ZMEnow · 04-09-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ckmerc

Sooo I just put down payment on 2013 zl1… one owner stock 26k miles.

I have always been a mustang person and was waiting till I saved enough to buy my dream car at 50 yrs old…. I have been looking and could not decide on 2012 Shelby gt500 and a possible Camaro zl1. (Friends convinced me to test drive one)

Friends and family said Camaro was so much easier to upgrade and this eng. and transmission is really solid. (Realize 2013 Shelby gt500 would be better comp. Due to engine enhancement they did vs 2012 engine..but they are very hard to find..)

All that said…wow my friends…the test drive was amazing and I was hooked…amazing and can’t wait to take delivery on 19th..

Will likely upgrade exhaust and headers…. Suggestions?

I feel like a kid at xmas…. Anyway, apologies for the long post and thanks for reading.. honestly was best driving car I have been behind wheel of..

Long tubes w hi flow Cats, don’t change the exhaust it’s perfect.

Risingson05 · 04-09-2023, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMEnow

Long tubes w hi flow Cats, don’t change the exhaust it’s perfect.

Welcome !

JB'sZL1 · 04-09-2023, 10:30 AM

Welcome to the forum. SE Wi? I'm in Milwaukee.

HDRDTD · 04-09-2023, 10:50 AM

Installing header's will most likely benefit from a tune.
A CAI cold air intake will be a good addition as well and by itself does not require a tune.

Ckmerc · 04-09-2023, 04:49 PM

Thanks and great advice! Everyone is so fantastic here.
Tune = Dyno run and ECU tweaks by a performance shop correct? (Trying to nail down terminology)

This is the link to the listing…

https://www.bergstromauto.com/Vehicl...-WI/5564564540

Been searching on the site to learn more about engine and year Camaro if you have any resources on what are things to be careful of..make sure I do from a maintenance perspective..etc.

Parents passed away recently (mothers funeral is this coming sat) and I realized that if you wait to enjoy the things you dream about..you may not have the opportunity if you wait too long .. (they did not retire till mid 70s….just in time for dementia and heart disease to make their final yrs relatively miserable)

Ckmerc · 04-09-2023, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

Welcome to the forum. SE Wi? I'm in Milwaukee.

NE WI… bout 60-70 min north of Milwaukee. (Neenah/oshkosh)

Well met sir!

JB'sZL1 · 04-09-2023, 05:10 PM

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Yes, a tune is needed for heavier mods than a cai as mentioned. Get quality parts and a tune from a reputable, experienced (in LSA's) mechanic. Enjoy it as she sits. It's plenty fast out of the box.

FasNuf · 04-09-2023, 05:14 PM

Welcome and yes these cars are easy to modify.
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Ckmerc · 04-09-2023, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Yes, a tune is needed for heavier mods than a cai as mentioned. Get quality parts and a tune from a reputable, experienced (in LSA's) mechanic. Enjoy it as she sits. It's plenty fast out of the box.

Thank you…yes indeed it is plenty fast! Just a little more exhaust snort I’m thinking….

Ckmerc · 04-09-2023, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Welcome and yes these cars are easy to modify.
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And they drive / handle supremely…. Clutch was fantastic…. I really had no idea how good…. Reviews of this series are very complimentary by the writers.

Most importantly….wife enjoyed the test ride…green lights all the way..(literally and figuratively speaking)

Bigtime53 · 04-09-2023, 07:46 PM

Welcome to the party!! You will find that everyone here is willing to help and get you great information. When you get your car post some pics of it.

04-08-2023, 11:12 PM	#1
Ckmerc Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Wi Posts: 68	Hello! Quick question please Sooo I just put down payment on 2013 zl1… one owner stock 26k miles. I have always been a mustang person and was waiting till I saved enough to buy my dream car at 50 yrs old…. I have been looking and could not decide on 2012 Shelby gt500 and a possible Camaro zl1. (Friends convinced me to test drive one) Friends and family said Camaro was so much easier to upgrade and this eng. and transmission is really solid. (Realize 2013 Shelby gt500 would be better comp. Due to engine enhancement they did vs 2012 engine..but they are very hard to find..) All that said…wow my friends…the test drive was amazing and I was hooked…amazing and can’t wait to take delivery on 19th.. Will likely upgrade exhaust and headers…. Suggestions? I feel like a kid at xmas…. Anyway, apologies for the long post and thanks for reading.. honestly was best driving car I have been behind wheel of..

04-09-2023, 06:00 AM	#2
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,225 View My Garage	Welcome! __________________

04-09-2023, 04:49 PM	#8
Ckmerc Drives: 2013 zl1 Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Wi Posts: 68	Thanks and great advice! Everyone is so fantastic here. Tune = Dyno run and ECU tweaks by a performance shop correct? (Trying to nail down terminology) This is the link to the listing… https://www.bergstromauto.com/Vehicl...-WI/5564564540 Been searching on the site to learn more about engine and year Camaro if you have any resources on what are things to be careful of..make sure I do from a maintenance perspective..etc. Parents passed away recently (mothers funeral is this coming sat) and I realized that if you wait to enjoy the things you dream about..you may not have the opportunity if you wait too long .. (they did not retire till mid 70s….just in time for dementia and heart disease to make their final yrs relatively miserable) Last edited by Ckmerc; 04-09-2023 at 05:03 PM. Reason: Addition context.

04-09-2023, 05:14 PM	#11
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,623 View My Garage	Welcome and yes these cars are easy to modify. . . . . . . __________________ . . . . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgN...etl17hA/videos

04-09-2023, 06:51 AM	#3
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	Congratulations, I know you will enjoy it. Make sure you share some photo's of your sharp ZL.

04-09-2023, 10:30 AM	#6
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Welcome to the forum. SE Wi? I'm in Milwaukee.

04-09-2023, 10:50 AM	#7
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Installing header's will most likely benefit from a tune. A CAI cold air intake will be a good addition as well and by itself does not require a tune.

04-09-2023, 05:10 PM	#10
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Yes, a tune is needed for heavier mods than a cai as mentioned. Get quality parts and a tune from a reputable, experienced (in LSA's) mechanic. Enjoy it as she sits. It's plenty fast out of the box.

04-09-2023, 07:46 PM	#14
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	Welcome to the party!! You will find that everyone here is willing to help and get you great information. When you get your car post some pics of it.