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RandyT · 06-14-2013, 08:19 PM

OK my 2012 SS is paid off and trying to decide between a ZL1 or the Z/28

Have it cleared with the wife
which would you get? and why?

supercharged zl1 · 06-14-2013, 08:21 PM

I'd go with the z28 because I have a zl1

SS ORANGE CRUSH SS · 06-14-2013, 08:24 PM

You will get a ZL1 before a Z28!!

RandyT · 06-14-2013, 08:26 PM

you mean delivery wise?

Bhobbs · 06-14-2013, 08:29 PM

Z/28 no question.

OldScoolCamaro · 06-14-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyT

OK my 2012 SS is paid off and trying to decide between a ZL1 or the Z/28

Have it cleared with the wife
which would you get? and why?

If you want a car that provides every comfort and performance feature that a Camaro can offer...go for the ZL1. Hands down winner, all tiime.

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Originally Posted by supercharged zl1

I'd go with the z28 because I have a zl1

...and so it goes for I.....from a pureists standpoint on performance over comfort.

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Originally Posted by SS ORANGE CRUSH SS

You will get a ZL1 before a Z28!!

...this is true. The Z28 will be pricey, and low numbered. One has better get a hook somehow, or gain an inway with a dealer who will get an allocation and hope he is smiled upon by the Chevy deities to receive delivery. All bets are off
to obtain delivery. Expect any outcome.

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Z/28 no question.

And why, when the ZL1 is the Crown Royal all encompassing Camaro of all time?

Bhobbs · 06-14-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

And why, when the ZL1 is the Crown Royal all encompassing Camaro of all time?

Because the ZL1 wasn't good enough to be the Z/28. Check out a few of the parts on your car and you will see Z/28 stamped on them but GM made the right choice.

AZCamaroFan · 06-14-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyT

OK my 2012 SS is paid off and trying to decide between a ZL1 or the Z/28

Have it cleared with the wife
which would you get? and why?

ZL1
air conditioning , sound insulation and optional automatic

JusticePete · 06-14-2013, 10:29 PM

The brilliant fitment of Pedders 305/30/19s on the Z/28 is the PERFECT choice for the 5th Gen.

CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES!

Dry sump system.

I'll take normally aspirated power over supercharged all day every day.

mkorgan · 06-15-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Because the ZL1 wasn't good enough to be the Z/28. Check out a few of the parts on your car and you will see Z/28 stamped on them but GM made the right choice.

LOL!!!!! Nice try, Two different purposes....here we go again. .

Simply put...if you are going to spend 50%+ of your time on the track...buy the Z/28. If not, buy the ZL1. You can make the ZL1 as fast as the Z/28 on the road course if you want to strip and mod it but you will not likely get the Z/28 to ride as comfortably as the ZL1 with the Magnetic Ride. I am betting the ZL1 will be faster on the strip than the Z/28 (stock -vs- stock) but I could be wrong.

If you live where it gets hot in the summer, remember that air conditioning is an option (which add about 100+ to the Z/28). Want to listen to a radio with more than one speaker? Again, add a about 25lbs worth of speakers. See where I am going with this? Then add about $10K+ to the price of the ZL1 for the Z/28.

In my mind, unless you are a track guy, and by that I mean you are buying the car for the track, the Z/28 a little too specialized for my taste. But I get why they built it and I love the fact they did.

Natureboy · 06-15-2013, 10:22 AM

I was really hoping GM was gonna put the supercharger on the 427 in the ZL1. Then again, maybe in 2015 or something.

DavidW · 06-15-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Natureboy

I was really hoping GM was gonna put the supercharger on the 427 in the ZL1. Then again, maybe in 2015 or something.

I think I read somewhere the ls7's dont hold up well to boost like the ls3's do, I could be wrong though

2cnd chance · 06-15-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mkorgan

LOL!!!!! Nice try, Two different purposes....here we go again. .

Simply put...if you are going to spend 50%+ of your time on the track...buy the Z/28. If not, buy the ZL1. You can make the ZL1 as fast as the Z/28 on the road course if you want to strip and mod it but you will not likely get the Z/28 to ride as comfortably as the ZL1 with the Magnetic Ride. I am betting the ZL1 will be faster on the strip than the Z/28 (stock -vs- stock) but I could be wrong.

If you live where it gets hot in the summer, remember that air conditioning is an option (which add about 100+ to the Z/28). Want to listen to a radio with more than one speaker? Again, add a about 25lbs worth of speakers. See where I am going with this? Then add about $10K+ to the price of the ZL1 for the Z/28.

In my mind, unless you are a track guy, and by that I mean you are buying the car for the track, the Z/28 a little too specialized for my taste. But I get why they built it and I love the fact they did.

100+ lbs?, for AC?

and 25 lbs for speakers?

2cnd chance · 06-15-2013, 11:52 AM

It really should be a simple choice when you think about it. Even though they are both Camaros it is apples and oranges.

06-14-2013, 08:19 PM	#1
RandyT Drives: 2014 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boulder,Co Posts: 312	Z/28 or a ZL1? OK my 2012 SS is paid off and trying to decide between a ZL1 or the Z/28 Have it cleared with the wife which would you get? and why? Last edited by RandyT; 06-14-2013 at 08:41 PM.

06-14-2013, 08:24 PM	#3
SS ORANGE CRUSH SS Drives: Inferno Orange 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 636	You will get a ZL1 before a Z28!! __________________ Likes to Cruise!!!!

06-15-2013, 10:22 AM	#11
Natureboy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 58 View My Garage	I was really hoping GM was gonna put the supercharger on the 427 in the ZL1. Then again, maybe in 2015 or something. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS, 6 SPD, Magnuson TVS 2300 Supercharger Headers, full exhaust work, 630HP. Corvette 18's MT drag radials (Work done by Davenport Motorsports)

06-15-2013, 11:52 AM	#14
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	It really should be a simple choice when you think about it. Even though they are both Camaros it is apples and oranges. __________________

06-14-2013, 08:21 PM	#2
supercharged zl1 Drives: '13 camaro zl1 '08 daytona charger Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 3,176	I'd go with the z28 because I have a zl1

06-14-2013, 08:26 PM	#4
RandyT Drives: 2014 ZL1 Summit White Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boulder,Co Posts: 312	you mean delivery wise?

06-14-2013, 08:29 PM	#5
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	Z/28 no question.

06-14-2013, 10:29 PM	#9
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	The brilliant fitment of Pedders 305/30/19s on the Z/28 is the PERFECT choice for the 5th Gen. CARBON CERAMIC BRAKES! Dry sump system. I'll take normally aspirated power over supercharged all day every day.