2002 ZL1

[JTH74]

Kevin, why is the 69 ZL-1 coming out of the resto shop, did something happen to it? That video of a 02 Phase III ZL-1 in some actual street action was awesome! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/[/img]

[mc25t190]

the car was dinged beside the rear window near the top of the pillar between the rear window and the driver side small rear window and trunk decklid when i sold it and shipped it to its then owner before i bought it back. it was very difficult to match the paint as it seemed to be a slightly off from what cortez silver should be. it had a slight hint of blue. we tried to match 10 yr. old paint and said lets make it right. we were then going to paint the entire car, but decided to do it right disassemble and when we did it started a complete resto as you know what happens when you tear one down. i wanted this car done to perfection and decided to do a complete nut and bolt resto on it. with only 255 miles on her she deserved it! it will be at the reunion and the before and after are amazing for an already very nice previous resto.

[J_D]

Mine is close to 1,000 miles now. You're absolutely right.....it is an awesome ride. Mine is a Phase II (would have liked to have had the Phase III but fortunate to have the Phase II). Have had no problems other than the check engine light which Matt sent simulators for (which cured that problem) and the left rear tire scraping on the inside of the fender (which Matt is to send new springs for). Other than those two minor problems, no other problems to report. Mine has used no oil so far......however I did change the oil at 750 miles.

Enjoy your new car Mike...........they are great.

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[SMGCO]

Mike I envy you. What an awsome camaro ! I started to enter into a deal to buy a Phase III but didn't want to over extend myself. I have a z and a copo. Maybe I'll be able to buy one in the future.
What's the deal on the oil consumption ?
Regards, Steve

[Chevy454]

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What's the deal on the oil consumption ?

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In defense of Mike's ZL-1, I'd probably say the rings are still seating. So, you can look for an improvement on that MPG figure!

But, as unfortunate as it may be, oil consumption seems to be a trend on a few of the new Chevrolets these days. Not necessarily all cars of a certain model, but here and there...I don't know if it was quality control issues, or just coincidence. Anyone else heard of any "oil burners"...(no, not diesels!)?

[Charles]

Hello Rob: Chevy has had a number of problems with excessive oil comsumption. The 2001 LS6 engine created many complaints. What made it difficult to figure out was that some Corvettes were fine and others were using too much oil. They actually bought some cars back from the dealers that were using too much oil. When they tested the cars they could not duplicate the oil comsumption problems. To better understand the situation they got detailed reports from the owners on HOW they drove their Corvettes. Only then was it determined that some owners liked to drive the cars hard at high sustained revs in town and NEVER shift out of first gear. It was thought that this put an unusual load on the engine and caused the rings to flutter resulting in excessive oil consumption! The LS6 for 2002 has a new ring design that has proven to be more effective in this regard. Still a difficult situation for some '01 owners who don't want the local dealer opening up the engine on their $50,000 dollar Corvette!
Charles

[Chevy454]

Good info, Charles. It seems I've heard more about oil consumption problems on the 8100 also...and the usual "gas consumption" problem that comes with a big block!

[sYcYenko]

This is car 65 reporting: Piloted by none other than Capt. Carl! Speaking personally I also have used some oil,about 1 quart, I LEAK NO fluids! My underbody is DRY! Did have some tire rub.......... Other than that, I am finer than FROGS HAIR! I will be on display this week at Bob Brown Chevrolet in Des Moines Iowa. I now have about 475miles on me and I keep getting better with age!

All kidding aside, this car is AWESOME! What more can you say! I just wish my YENKOS had all the moderns creature features this ZL-1 does! I am excited to get both ZL-1's to the Monmouth, Il Cruise and Fred Gibb Show! August 1 and 2! My hat off to Matt Murphy and GMMG! A JOB WELL DONE! I can live with some oil burn for all the brutal HORSEPOWER I have at my disposal! I have NO regrets buying this CAMARO! See you in Monmouth!
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