2013 Hennessey Camaro ZL1 HPE700 6-speed Manual - Testing

[@carijona]

badass!!! john is so used to going fast that power doesn't make him smile anymore. NICE CAR

[@zanastumasonis]

i dig the old school validation approach, no bs

[@jmckmedia6377]

John Hennesey; The only man to come around the corner and fly down the 1320 in the wrong direction and stop at the start... Badass

[@RamblinAround]

It sounds wicked, that's for sure

[@2013FiveOh]

The stock crank/rods in the ZL1, V, and 5.0 too, are forged steel. I've seen 5.0's dyno 900 rwhp, stock internals. This was with 108 octane, but E-85 would do the same. Twins @18psi. watch?v=VaKW-RfirkU They stated that the owner was still daily driving it 5 months later, and it also dyno'd 1,000+ rwhp with a small nitrous shot. Point is, the forged steel crank/rods & hypereutectic piston combo is very capable. The big 3 are very aware that people go crazy w/ mods. They engineer accordingly.

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

I can show you many pictures of my project. Blowers like a more sedate cam so I went with the std roller cam installed in my 502HO, the low comp block. There is no need to port and polish square profile ports as they are big enough, and the engine will only provide power for how much that is being pushed into it via the blower. So my question still stands for a road driven car with this motor and an 871 and good rocker gear plus balancing 1000hp is possible, why all the head and cam work?

[@mattchuma]

He's already mentioned this before but the problem with M3's and other euro cars is the manufacturer squeezes out almost all potential horsepower, compared to American cars that have tons of horsepower ready to be added.

[@BuffBrony]

would love to see you guys do some STIs

[@tainle]

he upgraded many parts, so there are all kind of aftermarket parts for every cars?

[@Pull_It_Apart_Paul_Ham_CB]

Why do you do head porting and cam upgrade when modifying a supercharged engine? I have a blown 502 with rectangular port heads, when speaking with technicians about further hp upgrades they are all saying add more boost cos thats where the power is, and no need to increase port size, i am confused as you are saying the opposite.

[@honda12345678]

You can make plenty of more power with boost but you risk things starting to come apart without pulling the motor apart and doing a full balanced build with forged internals. Your 502 on the other hand probably came already race ready built so your next option is more air for power.

[@asherhavelka5271]

I loved my 2011 SS2 and the other day my son told me he didn't really remember it when we were sitting in the 2013 ZR1, I sat there for a second, revved the engine to 3500 RPM and had to admit I didn't either.

[@FearthePower100]

I love the sound of that supercharger!!!!

[@honda12345678]

Because there is easy and quick horsepower to be made by changing heads and cam or at least opening the heads up to flow better. Your other option is push more boost into the motor adding stress and removing some durability of the engine. You can take a ls7 corvette engine. 7.0 makes 505 hp out of the box. with heads cam intake and exhaust these motors pick up almost 200hp. So if you can make 125-175 hp with a cam and heads its a better option then adding more boost for reliability sake.

[@joegastaneta9153]

Good driving John!!

[@fmoises9056]

Looking to buy a zl1 soon, wonder how much this package would be?

[@12valvepower4]

on a another note, my wrx gets very hot very easily at rallycrosses. i often need to drive around with teh hood popped to get air over my intercooler and radiator after a few runs. it gets hot rather easily.

[@dltafrc17]

zl1 is definitely one of the best sounding cars on the market today!!

[@arielgurgel]

with the cooling upgrade did you guys manage to reduce heat soak?

[@nicobass97]

do you guys anlso do 1980 cars still

[@dltafrc17]

this guy and jeremy clarkson have the best jobs in the world

[@JaicolUffre]

how much does the HPE1000 Twin Turbo upgrade cost?

[@jovanivida]

Damn that was awesome what was the time on that 1/4 mi oh that's right gm guys aren't that smart

[@12valvepower4]

carrol shelby is a hero of mine. but one thing gets me... with a solid axle car, you are limited by wheelhop how fast you can get off the line.and in corners espeically, if its bumpy you can get in real t rouble

[@Painless8112]

I want this car. Only thing I don't like about is the turbo sound. But with how load the exhaust is I can deal with it.

[@dltafrc17]

its not turboed its supercharged

[@Painless8112]

Its a turbo dude

[@Painless8112]

Whoops never mind.

[@dltafrc17]

***** you can clearly here the blower whine. hennessey doesnt start turboing till the hpe800 package

[@Painless8112]

Well anyway. I don't like that sound

[@mochavated1]

How much for that package?

[@Tmrolln]

What exhaust system are you using??

[@BEASST]

in one of the other videos on here he explains why he doesnt mess with them.

[@artur0123]

1/4 mile time ?

[@jdizzlebizzle2044]

How much is that package

[@SirYenko_]

You could honestly. Would you have a sophisticated handling car? Or a really fast box of rocks on 4 springs? That's whats really up to you.

[@Rockdaground]

What drag stripe time? thanks

[@94605]

Can u put all that in my gto pontiac 1968 hardtop

[@allen25page]

drivin down the track backwards was awesome

[@lna020202love]

The "27 dislikes" drive Prius's with the windows up... *wink

[@marcmags]

does it pass SMOG?

[@rider9195]

They do make packages for other cars than American ones. But there main focus is on American cars for sure. Can't complain about that.

[@Enderm00]

I'm a Mustang guy, but I tip my hat to Hennessey.

[@chico11432]

Awsome n badass power!when it took off on that last turn sound like all hell broke loose

[@marcusorgela7554]

Joe much you charge For that for a cts v sedan

[@swingerss1]

671 to the wheels? That'd mire than the acclaimed 707 h.p package is says. More like 750 after you factor in drive train loss

[@trevorwray]

Car sounds great

[@W5rr2nG]

That thing sounds beast!

[@chico11432]

That sound makes me think about the movie bullet

[@JG54206]

he works on mostly American stuff, he does do kits for the GT-R though, he likes the American stuff because theres alot more room for work.

[@_606Offroad]

he works on many things now. benz, audi, mclaren.

[@BloodstainedSinner]

Did you miss what I said? The Fords get sent BACK to the factory (where they are made) to be rebuilt and fixed, because when they were shipped to the Dealer (place you purchase the vehicle from) it arrived with something broken. That information is coming from a real ex-ford fan-boy who works at a ford dealer. It's true what they say Ford stands for. F.ound O.n R.oad D.ead.

[@JoJo_Samurai]

Hennessey should make turbo packages for the FR-S / BRZ

[@asherhavelka5271]

And I tip my hat to the guys that make Mustangs run like bats out of hell as well. American engine tuners are awesome and I don't believe any others are really in their class because they take a car and build them around the engine from the ground up.

[@12valvepower4]

i love ironically german cars. we have 3 bmws. one is a track car, two are street cars. i have a wrx. but american muscle has its place too man.

[@nyelement0079]

if i couldnt afford a z28 id definately wait a few years and buy a used zl1 man i love the sound of this car! i gotta have one someday. just damn!

[@ncmazzotti]

amazing sound !

[@navyrotc2012]

not true he has a bunch of mercedez upgrades, gtr and other import upgrades

[@chico11432]

She really sounds like something from hell chasing you and it sound scary

[@BloodstainedSinner]

This car would absolutely crush the super snake, hands down.

[@tiago1998vdt]

o melhor carro sem duvida!!!!!!

[@cabit88]

only one problem i have with the zl1 is how heavy the clutch is >_

[@LIFEISETERNAL]

Dream car. Maybe someday.

[@nyelement007]

671 at the wheels thats what 800 or 850 at the crank? damn! can i have one sent to my house too

[@dreadheadmarlee25]

mean sounding car rite there

[@joshrussell2206]

It's ok to me I would modify little more then that like my 68 440 small block Chevy

[@L0wCca]

when i see how fast is my stock ss, i can't imagine how it feels in this one...

[@honda12345678]

I find it hard to believe you own a blown 502 and don't have the answer to this question. Depending on your engine, purpose built race engines or crate engines typically come with more aggressive heads and cam(s). These Camaro's are still fairly restrictive being smog emission vehicles and need to pass mileage testing from the government. Race cams and heads take away driveability There is lots of room for improvement by going with a race cam and better heads. A 502 already has this work done

[@Reeves1770]

he turned it around and did the return and track backwards.

[@12valvepower4]

nelson racing engines is cool too.

[@GTARockman]

speaking of Ford bailouts... people dont realize that Ford had a huge bailout also and had the govt forgive the 23 B cars recalled

[@GTARockman]

Ford got the largest bailout in history

[@MrAtvfan]

He said bmw just about get's everything out of there engine's, So it hard to get more with out internal work.

[@bmwaddict]

This guy is awesome, but I just want to see him working on some M3's :)

[@torogami2]

You either haven't seen their full catalog, or you think every car company is American. I hope it's the first one.

[@raulrusboy]

Montana Represent!

[@Rob...]

not sure if this guy understands you have the run the 1/4 mile from the other direction...

[@Blackneck1994]

Dyno'd 490? My god. Holy drivetrain loss Batman.

[@jamalflemban25]

ma man john do work on some mustang's

[@PhenomProductions23]

2:29-2:30 OMFG !!!! I WANT THAT !!

[@MAPRTX]

I want one !!!!

[@sassyassdde1956]

Seems to be the engine of a mustang feels volumetric

[@12valvepower4]

shelby who?

[@tony3th]

I just jizzed in my pants

[@swingerss1]

Thats more*

[@Godblesseveryone4]

How you gonna tell someone what to buy with their own money ?

[@wickedrebel512]

Not true, he'll upgrade Audi, Bentley, Ferrari, Lexus, McClaren, Mercedes, Porsche, or Toyota. Go to the Hennessey performance website.

[@blazzing4321]

i was expecting a 1/4 mile run :(

[@sparkymike83]

it handles the same.

[@astros2021]

howabout a TT lamborghini gallardo superlegarra

[@tiestoXIV]

Well it was FORD and SVT, nothing wrong with it, but i wish 2013 Camaro zl1 its a Chevy And Hennessey production.

[@allwheeldrive1]

how would ruin the m3

[@JavierPadron]

Please dont take this the wrong way guys, i love yalls work make the sickest ride ever. But yall gotta get and Camera mount for yalls camera when inside. May i recomend the Fat Gekco mount by Delkin. Sick Camera the customer is gonna be the luckest in the world in my eyes when he get to go for a first time cruz. Skull Crusher Adventures

[@gpcaraudio]

he should modify one of the slowest cars of 2012, a toyota corola just to hate

[@CentralTXPerformance]

If you want to pay over $300k for a car,that's your choice.

[@MrWatermelon4250]

What can you do with my 97 geo prizm? lol

[@mandobarrera]

Your client should of bought a 2013 Shelby

[@SuperFo0of]

يارب ارزقني يا كريم

[@buckwild81]

thats sounds like a good plan but the shelby GT500 doesn't handle worth a shit! its has a lot of hp but thats it, so overall the ZL1 is definitely a better choice.

[@noelsingletary]

Now if I could just save enough pennies to buy one.

[@blk96teggy]

Do want.

[@roadster306]

boy needs to learn his numbers @ 1:00 said after the upgrades car made 671 hp and he said that a little bite over 700 hp,i m lol he needs to learn his numbers.....................

[@greenrolaids]

125k

[@radiodiary1]

That thing will ...KILL YOU...but what a way to ...DIE.

[@methanoic80]

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