2014 2SS to 2013/2014 ZL1 - a little advice please?

[vatechguy3]

based on what you are looking you might consider adding a 2.3L heartbeat to your car, along with some suspension upgrades, and hit your goals that way.

tony

[BaylorCamaro]

Originally Posted by Sven59

A ZL1 is not just a supercharger!

Sent by a large Hammer.

Originally Posted by jessrayo

lbls 1 is correct on the recaros and Hud. Sounds like you are looking for '14+ if you want the recaros. The ZL1 drivetrain is exaclty the same from 2012-2015. The rear in the ZL1 is totally different than the SS (much stronger and has a heat exchange cooler inside the diff), all of the drivetrain components and many suspension components are different in the ZL1. The manual trans is completely different and has different gear ratios, axles, driveshafts, all different....upgraded. Magride, brakes, block, heads, pistons...etc. If you want a stout Camaro, the ZL1 is worth the price because it will cost you more than $18K to swap in all of the ZL1 upgrades.

I never did get why people say "Just throw a blower on an SS, it'll be cheaper."

Yeah it will be cheaper, but it still won't be near the car that the ZL1 is. I guess it really depends what you want. If you're a budget drag racer then yeah the SS would probably be the better route to go, in the short term. The LSA is already set up for boost, lower compression, oil squirters, (some) forged internals.

[benji276289]

You really don't need the advice of anyone on this forum. If your mind is made up and you are definitely trading up, and have the budget to do it, then by all means do it. If you don't have the budget then obviously don't. Unless you want to put yourself behind the eight ball for the next 5 to 6 years.

[owhite3003]

Good luck on the decision. If you can fund it, go with a ZL1. You will definitely have a perma grin.

[thkfast]

Hey guys, thanks for the replies.

Yeah, it sounds like I need to be shopping for '14 model year then for the Recaros at least. I'll just keep my eyes open for a dealer desperate to move a 2014 ZL1 with the right equipment and pay attention to this sub section as well.

I don't drag race or any race competitively, it would just be a fine weather driver and car show car. Money IS an issue, but I have no responsibilities whatsoever, so I have that going for me - which is nice. I'm hyper aware that anything over $55K and I'll be in C7 territory.

I don't know what a "supercharger isolator" is or if it's good or bad! I'll do my research.

All replies were appreciated!

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...and here's a good example of a 2013 ZL1 only 800 miles. Since Recaro seats weren't available in 2013, the only thing missing is the microsuede package. Not bad for $47K? I bet they'd do $45K...crap.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...83367041&Log=0

[hotlap]

Best deals will be found December through March. Members here bought new 13's al low as $48k. Move your car privately and then watch and wait.

[revobasher]

Originally Posted by hognutz

14 options
color hud
color dic
recaro option
new rear facia
blue ray metalic color

adding recaro's to a 13 $4500 -$1500 you get for you seats is 3k out of pocket.


So at this point you just have to ask yourself what your budget is. if you can't get 14 for about 55k buy a used 13 IMO for 45k or so add the seats be in the car for 48k. resale value will be better.


this car has average resale it is not a car IMO you don't want to buy new unless you have to. I had ordered a 12 and got bumped to a 13 I got supplier price paid 55k out the door at the time have proabably lost 8-10k.

now that you can buy lower miles used I would rather spend the 45-48k and not lose as much money on the car.

I think these cars will stay int he 38k-42k range for a wile so it will minimze the loss.

My 13 is Blue Ray Metallic

I got mine new with 30 miles from a dealer for $48k a few weeks ago. They had it sitting in storage for a year and a half