Category: Camaro

Jack brought us his 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS in to have the LT1’s output taken up to LT4 level!

Up first in the shop, Alex installed a W175AX 2.9L twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers, Super Damper from ATI Performance Products, and LTR7IX-11 spark plugs from NGK Spark Plugs. Then with the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners.

With the Whipple 2.9L delivering ~9psi, 93 octane in the tank, and 100% stock exhaust system in place, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to 578.93whp & 614.37lbft — a gain of ~150whp & 200lbft over where these cars normally baseline on our dynos! That’s definitely a difference Jack will notice when he hits the skinny pedal.

Miguel brought us his 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE to get the LT4’s output taken up a notch!

Up first in the shop, Dom installed a Roto-Fab, LLC Big Gulp air-intake system, GripTec 2.30″ upper supercharger pulley, a Mightymouse Solutions Mild catch can, CORSA Performance 1.875″ primary OD long-tube headers connecting to the OEM exhaust system, MSD Performance spark-plug wires wrapped in Design Engineering, Inc. Protect-a-Boots, and a Lingenfelter Performance Engineering 160° thermostat.

With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped her back down for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 649.42whp & 676.74lbft on 93 octane, a gain of ~80whp & ~50lbft over where these cars normally baseline on our dynos! A ZL1 1LE is an absolute animal of a road & track car at this power level — Miguel is sure to enjoy every time he gets behind the wheel.

Corey brought us his 2015 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to get it Flex Fuel enabled, breathing better, and dialed in to 650whp!

Up first, Tim set the LSA engine up with an air-intake system from JLT Performance, GripTec 2.35″ upper supercharger pulley from ZPE, Green HD Fleetrunner belt from Gates, solid supercharger isolator from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, reinforced supercharger intercooler brick from Dedicated Motorsports, 42mm core heat exchanger from C&R Racing, 160° thermostat from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, long-tube headers from Stainless Works connecting to a ATAK exhaust system from Borla Exhaust, TR6 spark plugs from NGK Spark Plugs, spark plug wires from MSD Performance wrapped in Protect-a-Boots from Design Engineering, Inc., Flex Fuel conversion from DSX Tuning, auxiliary fuel pump from DSX Tuning, ID1050X fuel injectors from Injector Dynamics, Mild catch can from Mightymouse Solutions, all topped off with lower control arms, rear trailing arms, rear tie rods, and polyurethane bushings from BMR Suspension to help put the power down.

With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped her back down for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel calibration via HP Tuners. With the factory 1.9L supercharger delivering 14-15psi, Vlad increased the LSA’s output to 595.05whp & 590.19lbft on 93 octane and 657.35whp & 625.15lbft on E85! Solid results through the 6L90E automatic transmission.

Steve brought us his 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS in to have the LT1 put under some pressure!

Up first in the shop, Archer installed a W175AX 2.9L twin-screw system from Whipple Superchargers, Super Damper from ATI Performance Products, 1.875″ primary OD long-tube headers from Stainless Works Cerakoted by Detective Coating connecting to a full exhaust system from Stainless Works, spark-plug wires from MSD Performance wrapped in Protect-a-Boots from Design Engineering, Inc., all topped off with an air-intake system from Roto-Fab, LLC.

With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom calibration via HP Tuners. With 93 octane in the tank, and power transmitting through the 8L80E automatic transmission, Vlad increased the LT1’s output to 674.68whp & 647.74lbft! While there is more power on the table, we decided to stop here with the stock pistons in mind.

Craig brought his Red Hot 2015 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to get it Flex Fuel enabled, breathing better, and exceeding the 700whp mark!

Up first, John strapped her down for baseline runs to establish our starting point, coming in at a healthy 556.52whp & 570.94lbft with only an air-intake system from Cold Air Inductions, Inc. Up next in the shop, Archer got busy setting the LSA engine up with with a GripTec 2.35″ upper supercharger pulley from ZPE, solid supercharger isolator from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, reinforced supercharger intercooler brick from Dedicated Motorsports, 42mm core heat exchanger from C&R Racing, 160° thermostat from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, long-tube headers from Texas Speed & Performance, spark plug wires from MSD Performance wrapped in Protect-a-Boots from Design Engineering, Inc., Flex Fuel conversion from DSX Tuning, auxiliary fuel pump from DSX Tuning, ID1050X fuel injectors from Injector Dynamics, all topped off with a line-lock setup from Hurst Performance Products.

With the mechanical work wrapped in the shop, John strapped for back down for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel calibration via HP Tuners. The results? 647.39whp & 678.23lbft on 93 octane and 725.60whp & 745.74lbft on E85! Solid gains on both fuels, with an achieved goal of 700whp+!

Brent brought us his stripped-down, Flex Fuel enabled, and gap insured (nitrous equipped) 2018 Chevrolet Camaro SS to get her dialed in and hooking up!

Up first in the shop, Andrew dropped the rear subframe to install Delrin rear cradle bushings & aluminum differential bushings from BMR Suspension, Pro Kit 15″ conversion from Carlyle Racing including rotors & 4-piston brake calipers, Heim joint adjustable aluminum trailing arms & stabilizer arms, a 3,200rpm stall speed torque convert from Circle D Specialties, along with a few additions to the nitrous system from Nitrous Outlet.

Then, Matt strapped her down to the rollers for Vlad to perform a custom Flex Fuel calibration to dial in the existing setup, including an air-intake system from Roto-Fab, LLC, 2.00″ primary OD long-tube headers from Stainless Works, along with a ported factory LT1 intake manifold & throttle body.

Starting with 93 octane in the tank, Vlad increased output to 427.49whp & 442.20lbft, and after a quick fuel tank drain and refill, laid down 450.76whp & 471.23lbft on E85. Up next, with the stock LT1 pistons in mind, Matt set the nitrous system up to deliver 150 shot, and then Vlad proceeded with the calibration, increasing output to a repeatable 555.81whp & 605.84lbft, with a best run of 581.74whp & 632.54lbft!