new Z06....cuts power after hard runs...

DCNISMO · 12-11-2014, 12:00 PM

So....

2015 Corvette Z06 Is Experiencing Power Loss Thanks To Conservative ECU

Thoughts?

TerribleONE · 12-11-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

So....

2015 Corvette Z06 Is Experiencing Power Loss Thanks To Conservative ECU

Thoughts?

Wow, disappointing if you ask me..

Zbrah · 12-11-2014, 12:10 PM

It's not a big deal, a retune will fix that problem.

TerribleONE · 12-11-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

It's not a big deal, a retune will fix that problem.

Okay, and that's great and all. But it just frustrates me that they are advertising this as the "most track capable corvette ever" and the first thing you need to do is tune it for continued performance?

Also I gotta wonder, how much of this was done to preserve the drivetrain?

Chuck33079 · 12-11-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Okay, and that's great and all. But it just frustrates me that they are advertising this as the "most track capable corvette ever" and the first thing you need to do is tune it for continued performance?

Also I gotta wonder, how much of this was done to preserve the drivetrain?

It says "for emissions reasons". I wonder if it runs so rich you run the risk of drowning the cats in fuel as it tries to compensate for high IATs when you're on it at the track?

In which case, remove cats and retune

Chuck33079 · 12-11-2014, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Very possible forsure. I guess time will tell? I just hate when all of these companies feel the need to false advertise. Most track capable Vette my ***..

My guess is they design and test it one way, and then realize it has to be neutered somewhat to fit under some of our more legislatively retarded *coughCaliforniacough* and there's some downstream effects.

Or, it's GM and this is why you never buy the first model year of an American car.

TerribleONE · 12-11-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

My guess is they design and test it one way, and then realize it has to be neutered somewhat to fit under some of our more legislatively retarded *coughCaliforniacough* and there's some downstream effects.

Or, it's GM and this is why you never buy the first model year of an American car.

Idk what happened to my post?

First year of any car is usually a risk, but especially with this one. New powertrain, electronics, and god knows what else.

Z-Girl 12 · 12-11-2014, 08:43 PM

Wow...love the feedback from the link.

Dcocci · 12-11-2014, 09:30 PM

lol stupid chevy

DCNISMO · 12-11-2014, 09:53 PM

I have a feeling that the first few times they get tuned……they blow up. Sounds like the IAT gets too high and they dial back the timing…….mess with that and boom. I bet you will need bigger intercoolers and high flow pumps in addition to the tune.

Haboob · 12-12-2014, 08:20 AM

Very disappointing, as I was actually kind of liking the C7 with Z06/7 package.

Guess I'll save up my money for something else!

mishuko · 12-12-2014, 08:31 AM

i am very hesitant to buy first/second year models of a re-design/relaunch etc.

the whole thing about cutting power though... lol awk.

i mean you can re-tune it and all but why would i want to drop more money on a brand new 'track ready' car to dyno/tune it and remove the limiter?

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Also I gotta wonder, how much of this was done to preserve the drivetrain?

that's a huge question mark as well. can the drive train even handle the power or are they dumming it down to preserve it and or other parts?

and as

RicerX · 12-12-2014, 10:05 AM

I swear the original post was edited...

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

2015 Corvette Z06 Is Experiencing Power Loss Thanks To Newly Designed Recall-Preventing ECU

MightyBobo · 12-12-2014, 08:44 PM

How many people in this thread complaining about it not being "track capable" have ever actually tracked? Just curious...

Driftomodachi · 12-12-2014, 10:26 PM

They did that on purpose for emissions and longevity purposes but GM says you can take it to an aftermarket tuner to extract more power at the expense of voiding the warranty. No big deal

12-11-2014, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	new Z06....cuts power after hard runs... So.... 2015 Corvette Z06 Is Experiencing Power Loss Thanks To Conservative ECU Thoughts?

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	It's not a big deal, a retune will fix that problem. cdoxp800 likes this.

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Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Wow...love the feedback from the link. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

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Dcocci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 215 Drives: 2014 370z black 6spd Rep Power: 10	lol stupid chevy 1st likes this.

12-11-2014, 09:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 178	I have a feeling that the first few times they get tuned……they blow up. Sounds like the IAT gets too high and they dial back the timing…….mess with that and boom. I bet you will need bigger intercoolers and high flow pumps in addition to the tune. FL 4Motion likes this.

12-12-2014, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Very disappointing, as I was actually kind of liking the C7 with Z06/7 package. Guess I'll save up my money for something else!

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MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	How many people in this thread complaining about it not being "track capable" have ever actually tracked? Just curious... UNKNOWN_370 and falconfixer like this. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-12-2014, 10:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
Driftomodachi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 482 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 13	They did that on purpose for emissions and longevity purposes but GM says you can take it to an aftermarket tuner to extract more power at the expense of voiding the warranty. No big deal UNKNOWN_370 and cooltoy like this. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary ll GT-R start button ll GT-R map lenses ll Plastidipped fangs and rear valence ll OEM foglight & switch ll Motordyne E370 Cat back ll Motordyne ART Pipes ll Takeda aFe Attack CAI ll Sprint Booster ll Z1 34 row Setrab oil cooler ll Z1 Motorsports M-Spec Shift Knob

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