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SSmokinSS · 03-20-2013, 09:05 PM

Which would be more fun?
Modify the crap out of my 11SS, Whipple or Maggie with a tune, headers, maybe cam....or
trade for used ZL1?

MR.Mean · 03-20-2013, 10:23 PM

dam thats a tough pick but all so the zl1 have 5 settings to be exact good luck with the pick bud

GunnyG · 03-20-2013, 10:33 PM

That's the question I've been struggling with since last year...good luck!

SSOOCH · 03-20-2013, 11:39 PM

ZL1

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-21-2013, 05:28 AM

ZL1, wish I had some money for one.

Retro69 · 03-21-2013, 06:28 AM

I absolutely would go for the ZL1. Unfortunately, in my case, one seems to be just out of reach because of the price, no matter what angle I work.

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SSmokinSS · 03-21-2013, 08:53 AM

In my case now, the ZL1 would be cheaper! I would be getting rid of my truck if I traded. I would have to get a winter beater in order to get the Z.
If I go the mod route, I'd still have the truck payment. So, I would spend more cash modding my current SS.
I really like my truck, but I REALLY like the Z!
The other concern would be that I have to mod just about everything I buy. Getting the Z would hopefully cure that little issue...for awhile.

A few things have to fall in place for either to happen. I still have to see what the 14's look like.

My wife is leaning towards the blower, so I'll have to see what happens. I'll have to talk her into driving a ZL1, and go from there.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-21-2013, 09:55 AM

Ask Audrey this question.....

I know if it were me, it would be a turned up Whipple. Way more fun for the buck and YOU built it.

I get trading off the good for it to reduce the payment. I get that totally.

If it helps reduce the financial burden and you end up with a Z, then that seems to be a win win man.

Either way is awesome I'd think....

AngelSpeedFreak · 03-21-2013, 11:06 AM

Real question is what do you want to do with it? If you want to cruse around and go to shows and stuff then ZL1 is definitely the way to go. If you are looking for speed the ZL1 is going to cost you way more than you think (unless you knew it would take an extra $10K +).

ZL1 is probably the best bet for you, just be carefull as there are a few local SS' that would leave a stock'ish ZL1 in the dust.

Last year I know there was a ZL1 at the track and Chris (whipple charged SS) from Farmington put about 5-6 cars on him (and he is only a 12.8 car).

ZL1 for style and status. Upgraded SS for speed..... You gotta pick your poison.

If I had to do it again, I would probably just have a stock ZL1 and not race it.

SSmokinSS · 03-21-2013, 10:18 PM

The Z has the "cool" factor, But having a tune-able car that I don't have $75K dumped into seems more reasonable!
I'm thinking that a DIY might be the way to go....

Ivan, when are you gonna start slanging blowers?

Put me in line....after I pay uncle sam this month..

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 03-22-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSmokinSS

The Z has the "cool" factor, But having a tune-able car that I don't have $75K dumped into seems more reasonable!
I'm thinking that a DIY might be the way to go....

Ivan, when are you gonna start slanging blowers?

Put me in line....after I pay uncle sam this month..

We've been "slangin" Maggies and Whipples for a bit now sir.

Problem is that locals have to pay tax so that just about kills every deal that I can make for anybody.

I also work pretty tight with Matt Sorian over at FSP. He deals just about everything that we don't. He's got some good deals on Centri blowers right now. And them beaches can make some sick power as well.

SSmokinSS · 03-22-2013, 09:57 PM

Didn't see them on your website...
We will have to talk after tax season!

jonnyb · 03-22-2013, 10:15 PM

The ZL1 does have more bells and whistles but it does not sound like my "stockish" SS, oh yeah and it does not have the horsepower either.

SSmokinSS · 03-22-2013, 10:59 PM

THAT'S what I am after!

03-20-2013, 09:05 PM	#1
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	Supercharger or ZL1? Which would be more fun? Modify the crap out of my 11SS, Whipple or Maggie with a tune, headers, maybe cam....or trade for used ZL1? __________________ BUILD THREAD

03-20-2013, 10:23 PM	#2
MR.Mean Drives: 2012 camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: El Paso Texas Posts: 351	dam thats a tough pick but all so the zl1 have 5 settings to be exact good luck with the pick bud __________________

03-20-2013, 10:33 PM	#3
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	That's the question I've been struggling with since last year...good luck! __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

03-20-2013, 11:39 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	ZL1 __________________

03-21-2013, 06:28 AM	#6
Retro69 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Morgan, UT Posts: 1,359	I absolutely would go for the ZL1. Unfortunately, in my case, one seems to be just out of reach because of the price, no matter what angle I work. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________

03-21-2013, 05:28 AM	#5
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	ZL1, wish I had some money for one.

03-21-2013, 08:53 AM	#7
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	In my case now, the ZL1 would be cheaper! I would be getting rid of my truck if I traded. I would have to get a winter beater in order to get the Z. If I go the mod route, I'd still have the truck payment. So, I would spend more cash modding my current SS. I really like my truck, but I REALLY like the Z! The other concern would be that I have to mod just about everything I buy. Getting the Z would hopefully cure that little issue...for awhile. A few things have to fall in place for either to happen. I still have to see what the 14's look like. My wife is leaning towards the blower, so I'll have to see what happens. I'll have to talk her into driving a ZL1, and go from there. __________________ BUILD THREAD

03-21-2013, 09:55 AM	#8
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Ask Audrey this question..... I know if it were me, it would be a turned up Whipple. Way more fun for the buck and YOU built it. I get trading off the good for it to reduce the payment. I get that totally. If it helps reduce the financial burden and you end up with a Z, then that seems to be a win win man. Either way is awesome I'd think....

03-21-2013, 11:06 AM	#9
AngelSpeedFreak Most hated in NM.... Drives: Sold the 6POINT2, went to a 50THZ06 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,904	Real question is what do you want to do with it? If you want to cruse around and go to shows and stuff then ZL1 is definitely the way to go. If you are looking for speed the ZL1 is going to cost you way more than you think (unless you knew it would take an extra $10K +). ZL1 is probably the best bet for you, just be carefull as there are a few local SS' that would leave a stock'ish ZL1 in the dust. Last year I know there was a ZL1 at the track and Chris (whipple charged SS) from Farmington put about 5-6 cars on him (and he is only a 12.8 car). ZL1 for style and status. Upgraded SS for speed..... You gotta pick your poison. If I had to do it again, I would probably just have a stock ZL1 and not race it. __________________ Last edited by AngelSpeedFreak; 03-21-2013 at 11:45 AM.

03-21-2013, 10:18 PM	#10
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	The Z has the "cool" factor, But having a tune-able car that I don't have $75K dumped into seems more reasonable! I'm thinking that a DIY might be the way to go.... Ivan, when are you gonna start slanging blowers? Put me in line....after I pay uncle sam this month.. __________________ BUILD THREAD

03-22-2013, 09:57 PM	#12
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	Didn't see them on your website... We will have to talk after tax season! __________________ BUILD THREAD

03-22-2013, 10:15 PM	#13
jonnyb Drives: IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Elko, NV Posts: 392	The ZL1 does have more bells and whistles but it does not sound like my "stockish" SS, oh yeah and it does not have the horsepower either. __________________ Searching for traction!

03-22-2013, 10:59 PM	#14
SSmokinSS Get Some Drives: 2014 ZL1 6Speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: The Wood's Edge, NM Posts: 712	THAT'S what I am after! __________________ BUILD THREAD