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ZL1 Spoked · 05-21-2013, 07:08 PM

I thought the same thing, but I didnt want just an SS I wanted the top dog, everything you could ask for already on the car, carbon hood, new bumper, spoiler, entire body kit, supercharged, mag ride, baddest wheels on the planet, HUD, touchscreen, suede seats, ITS WORTH IT.

WheelmanSS · 05-21-2013, 07:17 PM

I love my SS. I have built it to the point it will run circles around a stock ZL1.

However, if you haven't started any major projects yet (supercharger), going with a ZL1 has many benefits.

Agent orange · 05-21-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Bob

Just did this exact thing

Get the ZL1 --no comparison

Modded your SS will lower the value on a trade in!

Not unless he wants to put mods on the zl1. Its gonna be the same thing

Agent orange · 05-21-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Neumatic

Upgrade the SS. Relatively speaking it doesn't take that much more $$$ to hang (and/or surpass) with a ZL1 compared to the money you would spend buying a ZL1.

Agree. Zl1 is a bit slow for its category

Agent orange · 05-21-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HaulnJ

Mod the SS and keep it looking stock on the outside. Blow the doors off unsuspecting rivals and claim its just a stock SS.

Thats more like it!!

DRKnight1SS · 05-21-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

Realistically you'll get about 25k for your car and a zl1 will be around 60k. I'd honestly work on your ss. 35k will surpass the zl1 in performance, look around and see if you can get a warranty to go with your package deal.

BiggFoot · 05-21-2013, 10:09 PM

I wanted a ZL1 when they first came out, but bought a modded 2010 SS instead and I am very happy with it. For whatever reason, Porsche's just wont leave me alone but I guess that's OK cause they taste kinda like chicken.

Since you live in Indiana, take that sucker to Lingenfelter and let them turn it into a fire breathing 417 stroker with forged internals and a maggie or whipple. It should lay about 800 to the wheels when they get done.

2012-1822 · 05-21-2013, 10:48 PM

Bottom line, you'll still probably want to upgrade the motor on the ZL1 eventually, it's just way easier and cheaper to get to 750 horse and at that point you won't have to upgrade the whole drive train like you would in the SS

ksu04 · 05-21-2013, 11:11 PM

I was asking myself the same question in March, opted for the ZL1, traded in the '11 SS.

mikeSS · 05-22-2013, 02:42 AM

The Zl1 is much more than power. Its handing and feel are what magazines talk more about. To match Zl1 power and handing will cost more than people think. not saying there is some value in keeping and modding the SS. The power, handling and warrnety are worth the cost of a ZL1.

One thing i learned after modding is that there is nothing to replace driving a car somewhat hard and not caring about something breaking. (warrnety)

2012 ZL1#1658 · 05-22-2013, 05:03 AM

Get the ZL1. I did and never looked back.

SlingShot · 05-22-2013, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent orange

Agree. Zl1 is a bit slow for its category

This cracks me up ... You guys need to get your heads out of the 1/4 mile.

markas214 · 05-22-2013, 10:10 AM

The ZL1 will one day e a very collectible car worth more than what it now costs new. There aren't many being made each year and if you can keep yours pristine it could end up being a great investment in addition to an awesome car.

HDRDTD · 05-22-2013, 10:19 AM

Before you decide, do yourself a favor and actually test drive a ZL1.

The ZL1 is a whole different animal than an SS with a supercharger.

It is a total awesome package that was designed from the start to be driven hard and raced.

With a warranty.

Words cannot describe this beast. Give it a try, then decide whether just modding your SS is the way to go.

Decide for yourself.

05-21-2013, 07:08 PM	#29
ZL1 Spoked Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,131	I thought the same thing, but I didnt want just an SS I wanted the top dog, everything you could ask for already on the car, carbon hood, new bumper, spoiler, entire body kit, supercharged, mag ride, baddest wheels on the planet, HUD, touchscreen, suede seats, ITS WORTH IT. __________________ -2013 Camaro ZL1-Black Stripe Package-Ambient Light Kit-Subwoofer Package-Sunroof-Suede Package-NAV MYLINK-MANUAL BABY-Dual Vented Fenders-Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert -Black 10 Spoke Wheels 604 RWHP 602 LBS/TQ

05-21-2013, 07:17 PM	#30
WheelmanSS Logic is dead Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,804	I love my SS. I have built it to the point it will run circles around a stock ZL1. However, if you haven't started any major projects yet (supercharger), going with a ZL1 has many benefits. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) 573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold

05-21-2013, 10:09 PM	#35
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	I wanted a ZL1 when they first came out, but bought a modded 2010 SS instead and I am very happy with it. For whatever reason, Porsche's just wont leave me alone but I guess that's OK cause they taste kinda like chicken. Since you live in Indiana, take that sucker to Lingenfelter and let them turn it into a fire breathing 417 stroker with forged internals and a maggie or whipple. It should lay about 800 to the wheels when they get done. __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

05-21-2013, 10:48 PM	#36
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Bottom line, you'll still probably want to upgrade the motor on the ZL1 eventually, it's just way easier and cheaper to get to 750 horse and at that point you won't have to upgrade the whole drive train like you would in the SS __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

05-21-2013, 11:11 PM	#37
ksu04 Drives: '13 ZL1, '14 Harley SGS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 73	I was asking myself the same question in March, opted for the ZL1, traded in the '11 SS. __________________ "...4.11 posi trac out back, 750 double pumper, edelbrock intake, bored over 30, 11 to 1 pop up pistons, turbojet 390 horsepower, we're talking some f*^ing muscle"

05-22-2013, 02:42 AM	#38
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	The Zl1 is much more than power. Its handing and feel are what magazines talk more about. To match Zl1 power and handing will cost more than people think. not saying there is some value in keeping and modding the SS. The power, handling and warrnety are worth the cost of a ZL1. One thing i learned after modding is that there is nothing to replace driving a car somewhat hard and not caring about something breaking. (warrnety)

05-22-2013, 05:03 AM	#39
2012 ZL1#1658 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 #1658 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsauken, NJ Posts: 595	Get the ZL1. I did and never looked back. __________________ 2012 ZL1 (BLACK on BLACK) Roto-Fab CAI RX Catch Can 3M Paint Protection 2011 1SS/RS (BLACK on BLACK) <SOLD>

05-22-2013, 10:10 AM	#41
markas214 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS L99 SIM convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 228	The ZL1 will one day e a very collectible car worth more than what it now costs new. There aren't many being made each year and if you can keep yours pristine it could end up being a great investment in addition to an awesome car.

05-22-2013, 10:19 AM	#42
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Before you decide, do yourself a favor and actually test drive a ZL1. The ZL1 is a whole different animal than an SS with a supercharger. It is a total awesome package that was designed from the start to be driven hard and raced. With a warranty. Words cannot describe this beast. Give it a try, then decide whether just modding your SS is the way to go. Decide for yourself.