iDash Helps Camaro Push Limits

Gabriel Griffin loves his 2022 Camaro ZL1. He has such a passion for it that he created Griffin Motorsports to sell the products that he has tested on his own car. “We’re really focused on the 2017 to 2024 sixth-gen Camaro,” said Gabriel, “most of the products are specifically for the ZL1… because, let’s face it, it’s the coolest one. That being said, a lot of the parts cross over to the SS as well. After I got the ZL1, I tore into it, looking for ways to improve it with products available on the aftermarket. Let me tell you, I did a lot of research. My first product offered was a crash bar that I had built that allows better access to the heat exchanger and gives you a mounting point for an oil cooler. These are track cars, and everything I have to offer was selected to be the best for that in mind.”

“When I was looking for gauges I came across the iDash SuperGauge and DataMonster, and there’s nothing like it out there in the market. It does so many cool things!” Gabriel offers the iDash solo or in kits with the sensors and 4-Channel Sensor Modules just like what he has tested on his own car. “As you crank up the supercharger to make more power, it’s going to make more heat,” Gabriel explains. “When you push your car harder, you’ll need temperature sensors in the heat exchanger system, intake manifold, supercharger coolant, and more. Supercharger coolant is crucial because these cars are knock-sensitive. When the coolant isn’t as effective, the boosted air entering the intake manifold becomes too hot. This can lead to engine knock, causing the engine to pull timing and reducing horsepower. Seeing the boost pressure is also essential. Is it too low or too high? The data that is recorded on the iDash also makes tuning so much easier, and you can see the results of any changes visually on Banks free site, data log viewer. It really takes the guesswork out of things because you know exactly what the car is doing and how changes made improvements or not.