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Murphdriver · 07-20-2022, 10:41 AM

Hey guys.
I have a lower mileage(13k miles) 2010 m6 2ss rs Black on Black with Ground effects package
I have done a few mods but also kept all the stock equipment as well. Intake, LT headers. Tune, wicker bill, axle back. The usual...

I would like to super charge it and beef up the clutch and rear end.
I ran some costs and I think it may be cheaper to sell and get into a ZL1.

I figure it would cost between 10 to 15k maybe more to boost it
Or sell it which I think the value is around 25 to 27 and ad 10 to 15 and get into the Zl1.

Thoughts or feedback?

Thank you

xstuntman · 07-20-2022, 11:03 AM

You won't get your money back out of it if you boost it.
The ZL1 will keep it's value tho.

NOT A 45 · 07-20-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

You won't get your money back out of it if you boost it.
The ZL1 will keep it's value tho.

I agree with this.....however, you will lose the "I did this" factor that makes the car uniquely yours.

Murphdriver · 07-20-2022, 03:26 PM

I will def mod the Zl1 as well but I see what you are saying.

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Originally Posted by NOT A 45

I agree with this.....however, you will lose the "I did this" factor that makes the car uniquely yours.

Murphdriver · 07-20-2022, 03:28 PM

Someone local to me has a 2009 ctsv with 25k miles for 29k.
Sedan. Auto which I don't mind as I've had a couple built G8s as well.

CamaroCracka · 07-20-2022, 03:51 PM

The only downside to the LSA is the smallish 1.9L blower. If you can live with the power provided by that, you have the right idea.

The SS Godfather · 07-20-2022, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphdriver

Hey guys.
I have a lower mileage(13k miles) 2010 m6 2ss rs Black on Black with Ground effects package
I have done a few mods but also kept all the stock equipment as well. Intake, LT headers. Tune, wicker bill, axle back. The usual...

I would like to super charge it and beef up the clutch and rear end.
I ran some costs and I think it may be cheaper to sell and get into a ZL1.

I figure it would cost between 10 to 15k maybe more to boost it
Or sell it which I think the value is around 25 to 27 and ad 10 to 15 and get into the Zl1.

Thoughts or feedback?

Thank you

Great question, i feel you should always use what you have and super charge her as better the devil you know-
1 , you know your car !!!
2 still feel this is the cheaper option-
MY BIG regret is when i had my 350 Chevy Monza i should of done all that to her, BUT i purchased another car and then found all the faults with her

Mr_Draco · 07-20-2022, 06:43 PM

Imo, I would boost your current car. For that cost, you can put in a bigger super charger and supporting mods and have a faster and better car than a ZL1. It all depends on what you want. If you only want a super charged car with no work, then trading up is easier, but if you want power and speed then modding your SS will be cheaper hp per $$ wise.

silversleeper · 07-20-2022, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphdriver

Hey guys.
I have a lower mileage(13k miles) 2010 m6 2ss rs Black on Black with Ground effects package
I have done a few mods but also kept all the stock equipment as well. Intake, LT headers. Tune, wicker bill, axle back. The usual...

I would like to super charge it and beef up the clutch and rear end.
I ran some costs and I think it may be cheaper to sell and get into a ZL1.

I figure it would cost between 10 to 15k maybe more to boost it
Or sell it which I think the value is around 25 to 27 and ad 10 to 15 and get into the Zl1.

Thoughts or feedback?

Thank you

I think most people, with a few exceptions, don't know the parts that are different between the ZL1 and SS. If you price those out, the ZL1 is the better value for hp up to what the drivetrain can handle. Mild mods make it into a Hellcat competitor in acceleration and beats it in handling.
It is a heavy car so hp to weight doesn't favor it being super fast.

Royal Tiger · 07-20-2022, 09:14 PM

I decided I wanted to modify mine after having the same discussion. Very little of the stock car is left, especially suspension wise, but I’d take it over a modified ZL-1 any day.

MSgt O · 07-20-2022, 10:39 PM

@Royal Tiger cause you'd walk a ZL-1 any and every day....

and I agree, I was in the same conundrum, do i modify or start with something already modified...I decided to keep mine as its MINE and it was what I wanted. I didnt WANT a yellow car...but it was a ZL-1...

Danial · 07-20-2022, 11:02 PM

I have owned a 13 SS/RS for a few years now. I gave it very minor modifications - ie, exhaust, graphics and "Super Sport" script. Now that I have another Camaro (vert) that is rare and special enough not to modify, I plan on going apeshit on my coupe. Like others have said, any mods I do will further instill the fact that it is my car, unique to me and my tastes.

In the end game, you do YOU. If it's a new ZL1, then so be it. If it's modding the current ride, run with it and make it happen.

Just my 2 pfennigs.

ariZona28 · 07-21-2022, 03:40 AM

Have you considered a full out N/A build? Wicked cam, head work and 3.91 gears? I love the sound of my 495HP LS3 in my C5 track vehicle. Move the cam selection up a notch or two and enjoy the hydrocarbons.

tartagliazl1 · 07-21-2022, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Royal Tiger

I decided I wanted to modify mine after having the same discussion. Very little of the stock car is left, especially suspension wise, but I’d take it over a modified ZL-1 any day.

hey Royal. what's wrong with a modified zl1 convertible. lol

07-20-2022, 10:41 AM	#1
Murphdriver Drives: 2010 rs/ss Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 57	Feedback on selling car or building it Hey guys. I have a lower mileage(13k miles) 2010 m6 2ss rs Black on Black with Ground effects package I have done a few mods but also kept all the stock equipment as well. Intake, LT headers. Tune, wicker bill, axle back. The usual... I would like to super charge it and beef up the clutch and rear end. I ran some costs and I think it may be cheaper to sell and get into a ZL1. I figure it would cost between 10 to 15k maybe more to boost it Or sell it which I think the value is around 25 to 27 and ad 10 to 15 and get into the Zl1. Thoughts or feedback? Thank you

07-20-2022, 11:03 AM	#2
xstuntman Drives: 2012 Victory Red LFX Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west central Texas Posts: 1,352	You won't get your money back out of it if you boost it. The ZL1 will keep it's value tho. __________________ '18 SS wheels, colored matched Heritage grille, actual driving lights, ZL1 strut tower brace, GM Performance billet aluminum fuel door, victory red rotors and calipers, 1/4 window American flags, splash guards, AEM dry panel air filter, Hot Wheels steering wheel and seat covers, Hot Wheels exterior emblems.

07-20-2022, 03:51 PM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,036	The only downside to the LSA is the smallish 1.9L blower. If you can live with the power provided by that, you have the right idea. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

07-21-2022, 03:40 AM	#13
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,766	Have you considered a full out N/A build? Wicked cam, head work and 3.91 gears? I love the sound of my 495HP LS3 in my C5 track vehicle. Move the cam selection up a notch or two and enjoy the hydrocarbons. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

07-20-2022, 03:28 PM	#5
Murphdriver Drives: 2010 rs/ss Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Minnesota Posts: 57	Someone local to me has a 2009 ctsv with 25k miles for 29k. Sedan. Auto which I don't mind as I've had a couple built G8s as well.

07-20-2022, 06:43 PM	#8
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,344	Imo, I would boost your current car. For that cost, you can put in a bigger super charger and supporting mods and have a faster and better car than a ZL1. It all depends on what you want. If you only want a super charged car with no work, then trading up is easier, but if you want power and speed then modding your SS will be cheaper hp per $$ wise.

07-20-2022, 09:14 PM	#10
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I decided I wanted to modify mine after having the same discussion. Very little of the stock car is left, especially suspension wise, but I’d take it over a modified ZL-1 any day.

07-20-2022, 10:39 PM	#11
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 914	@Royal Tiger cause you'd walk a ZL-1 any and every day.... and I agree, I was in the same conundrum, do i modify or start with something already modified...I decided to keep mine as its MINE and it was what I wanted. I didnt WANT a yellow car...but it was a ZL-1...

07-20-2022, 11:02 PM	#12
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,353 View My Garage	I have owned a 13 SS/RS for a few years now. I gave it very minor modifications - ie, exhaust, graphics and "Super Sport" script. Now that I have another Camaro (vert) that is rare and special enough not to modify, I plan on going apeshit on my coupe. Like others have said, any mods I do will further instill the fact that it is my car, unique to me and my tastes. In the end game, you do YOU. If it's a new ZL1, then so be it. If it's modding the current ride, run with it and make it happen. Just my 2 pfennigs.