FBODFATHER-How does GM feel about the ZL1 nameplate? will we ever see a modern ZL1? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mr Twisty · 07-26-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krieger

Why settle for the LS7 when you can have the real thing:

That must be an old page, I thought all those motors were built and sold already?

1st Gen Forever · 07-26-2008, 01:28 PM

Well the ZL1 in 1969 wasn't really a "nameplate" so much as an option code like any other. Except unlike any other option code, ZL1 was the way for drag racers to order a Camaro with an engine that wasn't part of any package. No emblems were on the cars or anything giving it away. Just like the Z28 was in 1967.

Wouldn't it be great if GM repeated that with the LS9 today? Not part of a promoted package in the Camaro but what if you could option an LS9 to be dropped into your 2010 RS Camaro!?

camaro_burns_all · 07-26-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st Gen Forever

Well the ZL1 in 1969 wasn't really a "nameplate" so much as an option code like any other. Except unlike any other option code, ZL1 was the way for drag racers to order a Camaro with an engine that wasn't part of any package. No emblems were on the cars or anything giving it away. Just like the Z28 was in 1967.

Wouldn't it be great if GM repeated that with the LS9 today? Not part of a promoted package in the Camaro but what if you could option an LS9 to be dropped into your 2010 RS Camaro!?

ls9 on a camaro. Sounds like a blast

1st Gen Forever · 07-27-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro_burns_all

ls9 on a camaro. Sounds like a blast

If GM doesn't do it, I wonder who might.

swazworth · 07-28-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st Gen Forever

Well the ZL1 in 1969 wasn't really a "nameplate" so much as an option code like any other. Except unlike any other option code, ZL1 was the way for drag racers to order a Camaro with an engine that wasn't part of any package. No emblems were on the cars or anything giving it away. Just like the Z28 was in 1967.

Wouldn't it be great if GM repeated that with the LS9 today? Not part of a promoted package in the Camaro but what if you could option an LS9 to be dropped into your 2010 RS Camaro!?

that would be great. with the internet it would only take one guy to find out you could get this option and then the whole world would know. so, even if it was not a promoted option, it would be a promoted option. so, i don't know if they would do it....... it would be great, and a lot cheaper to get it from the factory, than getting it from a tuner.

1st Gen Forever · 07-28-2008, 11:45 AM

Good point. Wouldn't be much of a secret for long.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 07-28-2008, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st Gen Forever

Wouldn't it be great if GM repeated that with the LS9 today? Not part of a promoted package in the Camaro but what if you could option an LS9 to be dropped into your 2010 RS Camaro!?

I've been asking for this for about 9 months now, ZR1 engine + Camaro = ZL1

Probably won't happen, but i can hope right!

1st Gen Forever · 07-30-2008, 11:19 AM

So for those of us that would actually buy a ZL1, what ideas do you have for Gm on what it should be?

I'll go first.
Top GM Engine at the time is a given. Today I would think LS9
Need to lighten the car.
-Carbon Fiber body pieces where possible
-Lighter wheels and suspension components
-Some (not all) luxuries removed like power seats
Allow options like RS to be ordered with the ZL1 which might contradict the weight savings but we need options right?

I wonder what about $20k increase in price would get us for weight savings alone. Would 500lbs be possible?

And as far as the weight savings goes, The Z28 needs to get a similar treatment.

Sierra · 07-30-2008, 03:46 PM

I almost have a ZL1, well a Z and a 1 I have a z71 off road package on my truck.

*DGthe3* · 07-30-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sierra

I almost have a ZL1, well a Z and a 1 I have a z71 off road package on my truck.

well, a 7 is sorta an upside down and backwards L . . .

Sierra · 07-30-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

well, a 7 is sorta an upside down and backwards L . . .

True..... so I guess I do have a Z L 1

07-30-2008, 03:46 PM	#23
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	I almost have a ZL1, well a Z and a 1 I have a z71 off road package on my truck. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

07-26-2008, 01:28 PM	#16
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	Well the ZL1 in 1969 wasn't really a "nameplate" so much as an option code like any other. Except unlike any other option code, ZL1 was the way for drag racers to order a Camaro with an engine that wasn't part of any package. No emblems were on the cars or anything giving it away. Just like the Z28 was in 1967. Wouldn't it be great if GM repeated that with the LS9 today? Not part of a promoted package in the Camaro but what if you could option an LS9 to be dropped into your 2010 RS Camaro!?

07-28-2008, 11:45 AM	#20
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	Good point. Wouldn't be much of a secret for long.

07-30-2008, 11:19 AM	#22
1st Gen Forever ZL1 #140 Drives: Camaros: 68 SS, 10 2SS/RS, 12 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 594	So for those of us that would actually buy a ZL1, what ideas do you have for Gm on what it should be? I'll go first. Top GM Engine at the time is a given. Today I would think LS9 Need to lighten the car. -Carbon Fiber body pieces where possible -Lighter wheels and suspension components -Some (not all) luxuries removed like power seats Allow options like RS to be ordered with the ZL1 which might contradict the weight savings but we need options right? I wonder what about $20k increase in price would get us for weight savings alone. Would 500lbs be possible? And as far as the weight savings goes, The Z28 needs to get a similar treatment.