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SilverSS3108 · 07-14-2011, 03:29 PM

I can live with being that close

macwest · 07-14-2011, 03:42 PM

ZL1 will have option of 3.73 gears so unless the ss has upgraded its rear end ZL1 will win.

BigDan · 07-14-2011, 03:44 PM

Good luck trying to find a un-modified ZL1.

*DGthe3* · 07-15-2011, 12:29 AM

550 SC > 550 NA

peak numbers are one thing, area under the curve is another. Superchargers make more torque, which means more power throughout the rpm range.

HaVoKZ06 · 07-15-2011, 01:12 AM

DGthe3 I agree

SilverSS3108 · 07-15-2011, 08:54 AM

So what kina NA power do We need to make to run with the up and coming ZL1 guys?

SVT_SRT · 07-18-2011, 06:26 PM

The "average torque" of the ZL1 will be higher and max torque will be sooner. So i have to give this one to the Z

BiggFoot · 07-18-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverSS3108

How do y'all think a 550hp cam & heads SS will hang with the stock 550hp ZL1? Reeaaddyy.... GO!

It would probably be close but think about it, if you have the means to buy a ZL1 then a good number of owners will do the same as many SS owners and add an additional 100-150 HP when they get bored with the stock power. After that it would be like comparing a Camaro to a Corvair.

Larz29 · 08-21-2012, 08:04 AM

I don't know if I agree with all this. I played with a zl1 a little, and my ss with basic bolt on's, tune and aftermarket rims & tires from a dig he couldn't pass me. Grant it, the guy couldn't drive for shit so maybe that has something to do with it!

MichaelH · 08-21-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larz29

I don't know if I agree with all this. I played with a zl1 a little, and my ss with basic bolt on's, tune and aftermarket rims & tires from a dig he couldn't pass me. Grant it, the guy couldn't drive for shit so maybe that has something to do with it!

yea the ZL1 should have done a pretty good beaten on you with a even decent driver

C5RocksC5 · 08-21-2012, 10:32 AM

on the strip with the less intrusive nanny system of the SS, I pick the 550hp SS to beat the ZL1 all day.

AngelSpeedFreak · 08-21-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pdari

on the strip with the less intrusive nanny system of the SS, I pick the 550hp SS to beat the ZL1 all day.

I've seen it first hand at the track, and would agree with you...

awfarley · 08-21-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larz29

I don't know if I agree with all this. I played with a zl1 a little, and my ss with basic bolt on's, tune and aftermarket rims & tires from a dig he couldn't pass me. Grant it, the guy couldn't drive for shit so maybe that has something to do with it!

Sounds like this thread was speculation from well over a year ago.

No way a Supercharged ZL1 should have trouble passing a bolt-on SS, unless like you said, the driver sucks.

L99CAMA2011 · 08-21-2012, 06:57 PM

Problem solved, I have a friend who had a H/C SS with 4:10s vs his new ZL-1, he states his past SS was an animal too aggressive for the streets, the ZL-1 is more docile and not as aggressive , simply put the ZL-1 would have it's ass handed to it hands down. I drove in his car and not even the Z06 wasn't that mean.

07-14-2011, 03:29 PM	#15
SilverSS3108 Drives: 2010 silver SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midland TX Posts: 1,063	I can live with being that close __________________ 2012 Corvette Grandsport... TSP headers, Borla S-Type, BTR Stage 3 N/A cam, Halltech Super Bee MF108

07-14-2011, 03:42 PM	#16
macwest Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS/RS, 70 Cuda, 71 Cuda Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oakley - Northern California Posts: 1,156 View My Garage	ZL1 will have option of 3.73 gears so unless the ss has upgraded its rear end ZL1 will win. __________________ "Z28 = first time I bought a new car just to strip parts for my current ride. GM needs to re-think restricted parts. "

07-15-2011, 12:29 AM	#18
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	550 SC > 550 NA peak numbers are one thing, area under the curve is another. Superchargers make more torque, which means more power throughout the rpm range. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

07-15-2011, 08:54 AM	#20
SilverSS3108 Drives: 2010 silver SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midland TX Posts: 1,063	So what kina NA power do We need to make to run with the up and coming ZL1 guys? __________________ 2012 Corvette Grandsport... TSP headers, Borla S-Type, BTR Stage 3 N/A cam, Halltech Super Bee MF108

07-18-2011, 06:26 PM	#21
SVT_SRT Drives: 2009 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 203	The "average torque" of the ZL1 will be higher and max torque will be sooner. So i have to give this one to the Z __________________ 2009 GT500 11.3 @124.7 (CAI/pulley/tune/xpipe) 560/558

07-14-2011, 03:44 PM	#17
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	Good luck trying to find a un-modified ZL1.

07-15-2011, 01:12 AM	#19
HaVoKZ06 I love my GM cars!! Drives: 2011 Vette Z06, 2011 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Malibu, California Posts: 11	DGthe3 I agree

08-21-2012, 08:04 AM	#23
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	I don't know if I agree with all this. I played with a zl1 a little, and my ss with basic bolt on's, tune and aftermarket rims & tires from a dig he couldn't pass me. Grant it, the guy couldn't drive for shit so maybe that has something to do with it!

08-21-2012, 10:32 AM	#25
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	on the strip with the less intrusive nanny system of the SS, I pick the 550hp SS to beat the ZL1 all day.

08-21-2012, 06:57 PM	#28
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	Problem solved, I have a friend who had a H/C SS with 4:10s vs his new ZL-1, he states his past SS was an animal too aggressive for the streets, the ZL-1 is more docile and not as aggressive , simply put the ZL-1 would have it's ass handed to it hands down. I drove in his car and not even the Z06 wasn't that mean.

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