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ss/rs/378 · 04-03-2014, 05:08 PM

Had the SS now have the ZL1 totally two different rides my advise if you can afford it get the ZL hands down!!

Stephen12ZL1 · 04-03-2014, 05:10 PM

Suspension & much stronger rear in the ZL1.

GNHUNTN · 04-03-2014, 05:33 PM

I was looking into the 2SS/1LE and with adding a supercharger and a few other mods the cost was getting close to the ZL1 price, but the ZL1 will have a full factory warranty.

05SilverStreak · 04-03-2014, 05:49 PM

Get an L99.....You haven't experienced the true power or enjoyment of an SS model yet. Everyone knows the LS3's are inferior muscle cars anyway. With straight through exhaust, an air intake, and a tune, (and my crappy 100 dry shot), I get a full fender on this ZL1 in town here every time. I think altogether I spent 1500 dollars. Tally Ho!

ex-SS-ve · 04-03-2014, 06:08 PM

Zl1. No question about it.even a highly modded ss does not compare.

CAM....ZL1 · 04-03-2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 05SilverStreak

Get an L99.....You haven't experienced the true power or enjoyment of an SS model yet. Everyone knows the LS3's are inferior muscle cars anyway. With straight through exhaust, an air intake, and a tune, (and my crappy 100 dry shot), I get a full fender on this ZL1 in town here every time. I think altogether I spent 1500 dollars. Tally Ho!

Yes and when the ZL1 sports a CAI and pulley your gonna need a bigger shot...lol

macwest · 04-04-2014, 02:55 AM

Really it is based on what you want. If you already have mods you may want a supercharger. if car is mostly stock zl1 will save you money. I went with modding my ss because what i already had in it and what I already had sitting waiting to go in.

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Originally Posted by ex-SS-ve

Zl1. No question about it.even a highly modded ss does not compare.

Would not say that there are a number of modded SS that will eat many zl1's for lunch and with custom body mods look as good or better then a zl1.

Blueclyde · 04-04-2014, 06:03 AM

You can make the power with the LS3 in the SS but that engine block was not designed with supercharging in mind. Also, once you get the power in the SS, every other sub-system needs to be beefed up to hold it (clutch, rear end, axles, sub-frame inserts, etc. etc.). The ZL1 comes out on top in this comparison every time. I also had a modified SS and know first hand of what I have written here.

Kevlar382 · 04-04-2014, 06:11 AM

Even if everything but the suspension were the same I would get the ZL1 because of the Mag Ride.

newagemuscle · 04-04-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevlar382

Even if everything but the suspension were the same I would get the ZL1 because of the Mag Ride.

Like others have said the ZL1 has much more to offer than just a supercharged engine producing more HP. If your just looking for power you could probably supercharge and be happy with it. That is the route I went and I am very happy. I did the install myself and it set me back under 6K... that of course is not including other supporting mods I did.

Sickness91Z28 · 04-04-2014, 11:49 AM

I personally have never driven a ZL1....and here is the reason why. Probably because (according to 99% of the members here) is feels like such a different car.

I supercharged my SS and have done a lot of modifications...including an entire ZL1 appearance conversion (bumpers, exhaust, wheels, hood, ect..). I absolutely love it. The power is incredibly, drives great, and handles fantastic for how I drive.

I bet it if drove a ZL1...I'd probably fall in love with how it feels (compared to my SS) and would want one!

I say if you have the cash go for the ZL1....sounds like you can't really go wrong. You get the best of everything. If you're on more of a budget, go with the SS. If you really love your SS...never plan on selling or trading it in and have never driven a ZL1...just start modding the piss out of it. Trust me...you'll be happy with a modded, supercharged SS.

Bo White · 04-04-2014, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bluecavyrider

simple question .. i have a 2010 LS3 SS .. crap performance ,SHIFTING is horrible, i love it but hate it .. i wanna upgrade

DO i get a ZL1 or Modify my SS to

Why is it horrible shifting, something wrong with the tranny?

I never really cared for the ZL1 until I was at a Camaro5 dyno day at Vengeance' shop back in Jan. They really are cool rides but when it boils down to what you care about if its worth buying the ZL1 or upgrading the SS.

My car is basicly on par with a mildly modded ZL1 in some areas and in some areas its not. the ZL1 has a supercharger, beefy clutch, big differential and axles plus bigger brakes factory. My car makes good power with my Paxton but I still don't have any of the other parts that ZL1s come factory with.

HDRDTD · 04-04-2014, 03:48 PM

also keep in mind that the ZL1 coupe comes with several performance modes that select ranges of traction control, suspension, stabilitrack, etc, etc.

Mode 5 is DESIGNED for hard launches at a well-prepared drag strip.

the car is designed to take this level of abuse/driving!

if you opt for the automatic, let me just say, it ain't your daddy's powerglide.!

04-03-2014, 05:08 PM	#15
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	Had the SS now have the ZL1 totally two different rides my advise if you can afford it get the ZL hands down!! __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.

04-03-2014, 05:10 PM	#16
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	Suspension & much stronger rear in the ZL1. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

04-03-2014, 05:49 PM	#18
05SilverStreak Drives: Black aSS 2011 - L99 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 330	Get an L99.....You haven't experienced the true power or enjoyment of an SS model yet. Everyone knows the LS3's are inferior muscle cars anyway. With straight through exhaust, an air intake, and a tune, (and my crappy 100 dry shot), I get a full fender on this ZL1 in town here every time. I think altogether I spent 1500 dollars. Tally Ho! __________________ Staying stock and loving it............

04-04-2014, 11:49 AM	#25
Sickness91Z28 Reaper Crew Drives: Blown 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 985	I personally have never driven a ZL1....and here is the reason why. Probably because (according to 99% of the members here) is feels like such a different car. I supercharged my SS and have done a lot of modifications...including an entire ZL1 appearance conversion (bumpers, exhaust, wheels, hood, ect..). I absolutely love it. The power is incredibly, drives great, and handles fantastic for how I drive. I bet it if drove a ZL1...I'd probably fall in love with how it feels (compared to my SS) and would want one! I say if you have the cash go for the ZL1....sounds like you can't really go wrong. You get the best of everything. If you're on more of a budget, go with the SS. If you really love your SS...never plan on selling or trading it in and have never driven a ZL1...just start modding the piss out of it. Trust me...you'll be happy with a modded, supercharged SS. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS SLP TVS2300 Blower, Blower Cam, Lingenfelter Heads, Meth Injected, 5lbs of Boost@700 BHP Pedders XA Coilovers

04-03-2014, 05:33 PM	#17
GNHUNTN Drives: 2014 SW ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 42 View My Garage	I was looking into the 2SS/1LE and with adding a supercharger and a few other mods the cost was getting close to the ZL1 price, but the ZL1 will have a full factory warranty.

04-03-2014, 06:08 PM	#19
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	Zl1. No question about it.even a highly modded ss does not compare.

04-04-2014, 06:03 AM	#22
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	You can make the power with the LS3 in the SS but that engine block was not designed with supercharging in mind. Also, once you get the power in the SS, every other sub-system needs to be beefed up to hold it (clutch, rear end, axles, sub-frame inserts, etc. etc.). The ZL1 comes out on top in this comparison every time. I also had a modified SS and know first hand of what I have written here.

04-04-2014, 06:11 AM	#23
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	Even if everything but the suspension were the same I would get the ZL1 because of the Mag Ride.

04-04-2014, 03:48 PM	#27
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	also keep in mind that the ZL1 coupe comes with several performance modes that select ranges of traction control, suspension, stabilitrack, etc, etc. Mode 5 is DESIGNED for hard launches at a well-prepared drag strip. the car is designed to take this level of abuse/driving! if you opt for the automatic, let me just say, it ain't your daddy's powerglide.!