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mcp1990 · 04-09-2014, 01:29 AM

Does anyone know why they didn't change the front of the 2014 zl1?

ZL1-Camaro · 04-09-2014, 02:25 AM

More air

mcp1990 · 04-09-2014, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ZL1-Camaro

More air

I thought they changed the 2014 LT, LS, and SS front ends for more air flow. So how does not changing the 2014 ZL1 front ends give it more air flow? It should have the same amount of air flow as the rest of the 10-13 Camaros since nothing was changed in the front. That makes no sense at all.

mcp1990 · 04-09-2014, 02:47 AM

Let me further explain myself. Since more air flow makes NO sense on why they DIDNT change the zl1 front end.

Here's the 2014 z/28 with the change front and here's the 2014 ZL1 WITHOUT the new front end, BUT the rear of it WAS changed over.

ZL1-Camaro · 04-09-2014, 02:48 AM

I am just repeating what the factory experts say although I do agree.

ZL1-Camaro · 04-09-2014, 02:50 AM

Ah yes I see more air for the inter-cooler and for down force thru the hood openings.

C-redfly · 04-09-2014, 02:58 AM

I'm glad they didn't change the ZL1 front after 2 years. It's unique and it should not be changed imho.

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wilmaya · 04-09-2014, 04:37 AM

The ZL1 was designed in the wind tunnel for optimum downforce and GM didn't want to disturb it with the change. There would be and added cost for GM to take it there again. I read it when the 2014's were released with the new front end and it was mentioned about the ZL1. The rear end change wouldn't have affected aero on the ZL1.

Z4me · 04-09-2014, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by wilmaya

The ZL1 was designed in the wind tunnel for optimum downforce and GM didn't want to disturb it with the change. There would be and added cost for GM to take it there again. I read it when the 2014's were released with the new front end and it was mentioned about the ZL1. The rear end change wouldn't have affected aero on the ZL1.

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Dega Man · 04-09-2014, 07:08 AM

There is something different about the grill on that ZL1 in your photo!

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Originally Posted by mcp1990

Let me further explain myself. Since more air flow makes NO sense on why they DIDNT change the zl1 front end.

Here's the 2014 z/28 with the change front and here's the 2014 ZL1 WITHOUT the new front end, BUT the rear of it WAS changed over.

menendez1293 · 04-09-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wilmaya

The ZL1 was designed in the wind tunnel for optimum downforce and GM didn't want to disturb it with the change. There would be and added cost for GM to take it there again. I read it when the 2014's were released with the new front end and it was mentioned about the ZL1. The rear end change wouldn't have affected aero on the ZL1.

MLAZ1990 · 04-09-2014, 07:40 AM

Requires more air than the SS. And thank god that they didn't, because (no offense) the front end of the 2014 models looks awful! Don't care what anyone says, but the halos are so sick looking and now they are smaller and don't look nowhere near as good!

Emvici · 04-09-2014, 08:21 AM

I personally like the current 2014 ZL1 look over the other looks. I think the duel lamps mounted over each other, is a better more aggressive look.

HDRDTD · 04-09-2014, 08:25 AM

It's more than just more air to cool the engine, more than to lessen lift and create downforce, although those are probably the most obvious, don't forget it's also designed to direct air to the wheels/brakes for cooling as well as help duct air under the car (with the help of the belly pan and other structures) and direct it to help cool the transmission and rear end, etc, etc.

04-09-2014, 01:29 AM	#1
mcp1990 Drives: 07 charger RT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest, Indiana Posts: 225	2014 zl1 front end Does anyone know why they didn't change the front of the 2014 zl1? __________________ Chevy, ford, or dodge. Win, lose, or tie, we will rule the streets together.

04-09-2014, 02:47 AM	#4
mcp1990 Drives: 07 charger RT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest, Indiana Posts: 225	Let me further explain myself. Since more air flow makes NO sense on why they DIDNT change the zl1 front end. Here's the 2014 z/28 with the change front and here's the 2014 ZL1 WITHOUT the new front end, BUT the rear of it WAS changed over. Attached Images __________________ Chevy, ford, or dodge. Win, lose, or tie, we will rule the streets together.

04-09-2014, 04:37 AM	#8
wilmaya Drives: 1970 Chevelle SS396/496 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 422	The ZL1 was designed in the wind tunnel for optimum downforce and GM didn't want to disturb it with the change. There would be and added cost for GM to take it there again. I read it when the 2014's were released with the new front end and it was mentioned about the ZL1. The rear end change wouldn't have affected aero on the ZL1. __________________ ZL1 PZVSH2 VIN #428 02/24/12 Official Delivery Date 04/18/2012 GAZ-Summit White MN6, B92, RTQ, WBP Russell Chevrolet, AR 11/15/11, 1100 01/13/12, 2030 01/30/12, 2000 01/31/12, 3000 02/02/12, 3300 02/11/12, 3100 02/20/12, 3400

04-09-2014, 02:25 AM	#2
ZL1-Camaro Drives: Black M6 2013 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wa Posts: 119	More air

04-09-2014, 02:48 AM	#5
ZL1-Camaro Drives: Black M6 2013 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wa Posts: 119	I am just repeating what the factory experts say although I do agree.

04-09-2014, 02:50 AM	#6
ZL1-Camaro Drives: Black M6 2013 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wa Posts: 119	Ah yes I see more air for the inter-cooler and for down force thru the hood openings.

04-09-2014, 02:58 AM	#7
C-redfly Drives: 2013 VR vert ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,495	I'm glad they didn't change the ZL1 front after 2 years. It's unique and it should not be changed imho. Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

04-09-2014, 07:40 AM	#12
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Requires more air than the SS. And thank god that they didn't, because (no offense) the front end of the 2014 models looks awful! Don't care what anyone says, but the halos are so sick looking and now they are smaller and don't look nowhere near as good!

04-09-2014, 08:21 AM	#13
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	I personally like the current 2014 ZL1 look over the other looks. I think the duel lamps mounted over each other, is a better more aggressive look.

04-09-2014, 08:25 AM	#14
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	It's more than just more air to cool the engine, more than to lessen lift and create downforce, although those are probably the most obvious, don't forget it's also designed to direct air to the wheels/brakes for cooling as well as help duct air under the car (with the help of the belly pan and other structures) and direct it to help cool the transmission and rear end, etc, etc.