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amizz10 · 03-02-2015, 03:19 PM

Hey guys I currently own a full bolt on cammed 2011 ss, but tmrw I'll be going to look at a 2012 ZL1. Was wondering if there are any issues I should be looking for while on the test drive? Thanks in advance and I appologize if there is a thread already about this.

camarolover2 · 03-02-2015, 03:52 PM

2 things I think that are important, 1 -you need to check slack in super charger pully they wear over a period of time because of a plastic coupler but can be replaced with solid or new sc ,no problem if sc has already been changed 2- is it modded? , that can void your warranty if still in service . and then the normal things you would look for when buying used car

Z/28Dan · 03-02-2015, 03:53 PM

Unless you're prepared to buy, leave your wallet at home. In my opinion, the ZL1 is a dark temptress and you'll not be able to resist buying her. Many SS owners have gone before you (including myself) and were unable to fight back. No matter what you do to a SS, it just can't measure up to a ZL1.

Good luck and let us know how it went. Then post a picture of your new ZL1.

JacobC1983 · 03-02-2015, 04:05 PM

Can't wait to see pics of your new car!

amizz10 · 03-02-2015, 07:53 PM

Haha thanks guys, I'll def be on the lookout for those signs. Yeah I know zl1 compared to my ss is gonna be a whole nother animal. Hopefully they can give me the price I need. Will def post pics if I pull the trigger on it.

67RS2010SS · 03-02-2015, 08:16 PM

Here you go 2012 ZL-1 for sale one state over from where you are!

SSCam99 · 03-02-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Dan

Unless you're prepared to buy, leave your wallet at home. In my opinion, the ZL1 is a dark temptress and you'll not be able to resist buying her. Many SS owners have gone before you (including myself) and were unable to fight back. No matter what you do to a SS, it just can't measure up to a ZL1.

Good luck and let us know how it went. Then post a picture of your new ZL1.

Your whole post had me laughing because it's so true. I had a 2011 SS and went "looking" at a ZL1 and like you said... I had to have her. Hilarious.

CAM....ZL1 · 03-02-2015, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarolover2

2 things I think that are important, 1 -you need to check slack in super charger pully they wear over a period of time because of a plastic coupler but can be replaced with solid or new sc ,no problem if sc has already been changed 2- is it modded? , that can void your warranty if still in service . and then the normal things you would look for when buying used car

What plastic coupler are you referring to? You mean the spring isolator?
I don't think their plastic, and the only problem is the rattle. The spring wears
Into the shaft, which is normal. The problem is the rattle is annoying. They will
All wear over time, even the replacements.

camarolover2 · 03-02-2015, 09:39 PM

yes, the "plastic"coupler over time stretches, u can tell this when u take the belt off and spin the pully. there is a movement(play) side to side that will causes the supercharger to fail.

Kmax · 03-03-2015, 05:43 AM

Don't do it! The car is highly addictive. You'll start modifying, your wallet will drain and then you may never be able to remove the permanent grin from your face.
You've been warned!

Kevlar382 · 03-03-2015, 06:30 AM

GM is replacing all the SC on the 2012 and 2013 ZL1. They have given them a 10 yr 120,000 mi warranty on the SC, not the whole car. If you hear a rattle when it is running by the front of the SC don't worry, it will be replaced. The only other thing is if it has had a "tune". If it has you don't have a warranty at all unless your local dealer goes to bat for you. Good luck, they are a great car.

CAM....ZL1 · 03-03-2015, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by camarolover2

yes, the "plastic"coupler over time stretches, u can tell this when u take the belt off and spin the pully. there is a movement(play) side to side that will causes the supercharger to fail.

CTSV goes back to 09, and if you do a search you'll find from then til know their is less than a handful of issues with failure. The rattle is what has everyone rattled. No pun intended. Lol

mmarx82 · 03-03-2015, 10:09 AM

Op If I were you I'd ask for a copy of the service records to see if the SC has been replaced (listen for rattling noise from the SC snout area, if you hear it then it likely has not been replaced, make them replace it SCB-13313), listen for noise in the rear of the car during low speed turns (it's from the diff, there is a TSB to fix it PIP-5097).

mmarx82 · 03-03-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CAM....ZL1

CTSV goes back to 09, and if you do a search you'll find from then til know their is less than a handful of issues with failure. The rattle is what has everyone rattled. No pun intended. Lol

Yeah that guy doesn't know what he's talking about.

03-02-2015, 03:19 PM	#1
amizz10 Drives: Weapon X Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: west hempstead, N.Y Posts: 208 View My Garage	2012 zl1 issues? Hey guys I currently own a full bolt on cammed 2011 ss, but tmrw I'll be going to look at a 2012 ZL1. Was wondering if there are any issues I should be looking for while on the test drive? Thanks in advance and I appologize if there is a thread already about this. __________________ 2011 camaro RS/SS M6 (weaponX) CAI Cold Air Intake, american racing LT headers, x-pipe, high flow cats and full 3inch exhaust, Cam, VDP Tune.

03-02-2015, 03:53 PM	#3
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	Unless you're prepared to buy, leave your wallet at home. In my opinion, the ZL1 is a dark temptress and you'll not be able to resist buying her. Many SS owners have gone before you (including myself) and were unable to fight back. No matter what you do to a SS, it just can't measure up to a ZL1. Good luck and let us know how it went. Then post a picture of your new ZL1. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan Last edited by Z/28Dan; 03-02-2015 at 04:03 PM.

03-02-2015, 07:53 PM	#5
amizz10 Drives: Weapon X Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: west hempstead, N.Y Posts: 208 View My Garage	Haha thanks guys, I'll def be on the lookout for those signs. Yeah I know zl1 compared to my ss is gonna be a whole nother animal. Hopefully they can give me the price I need. Will def post pics if I pull the trigger on it. __________________ 2011 camaro RS/SS M6 (weaponX) CAI Cold Air Intake, american racing LT headers, x-pipe, high flow cats and full 3inch exhaust, Cam, VDP Tune.

03-02-2015, 08:16 PM	#6
67RS2010SS Drives: Maroon 67 rs and CRT 2012 ZL-1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	Here you go 2012 ZL-1 for sale one state over from where you are! Attached Images __________________ " No matter how tough you are when a 2 year old hands you a toy phone you answer it"

03-03-2015, 10:09 AM	#13
mmarx82 Drives: '12 ZL1 #1609 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,762	Op If I were you I'd ask for a copy of the service records to see if the SC has been replaced (listen for rattling noise from the SC snout area, if you hear it then it likely has not been replaced, make them replace it SCB-13313), listen for noise in the rear of the car during low speed turns (it's from the diff, there is a TSB to fix it PIP-5097). __________________ Life is too short to drive cars that suck. My build Thread

03-02-2015, 03:52 PM	#2
camarolover2 Drives: 2013 zl1 1969 matching z 28 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 77	2 things I think that are important, 1 -you need to check slack in super charger pully they wear over a period of time because of a plastic coupler but can be replaced with solid or new sc ,no problem if sc has already been changed 2- is it modded? , that can void your warranty if still in service . and then the normal things you would look for when buying used car

03-02-2015, 04:05 PM	#4
JacobC1983 Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 488	Can't wait to see pics of your new car!

03-02-2015, 09:39 PM	#9
camarolover2 Drives: 2013 zl1 1969 matching z 28 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oklahoma Posts: 77	yes, the "plastic"coupler over time stretches, u can tell this when u take the belt off and spin the pully. there is a movement(play) side to side that will causes the supercharger to fail.

03-03-2015, 05:43 AM	#10
Kmax Drives: 2012 ZL1 125HP kit , EIBACH springs Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central MA Posts: 180	Don't do it! The car is highly addictive. You'll start modifying, your wallet will drain and then you may never be able to remove the permanent grin from your face. You've been warned!

03-03-2015, 06:30 AM	#11
Kevlar382 Drives: '12 ZL1; '71 RS/Z28; '99 Vette Conv Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Holland MI Posts: 599 View My Garage	GM is replacing all the SC on the 2012 and 2013 ZL1. They have given them a 10 yr 120,000 mi warranty on the SC, not the whole car. If you hear a rattle when it is running by the front of the SC don't worry, it will be replaced. The only other thing is if it has had a "tune". If it has you don't have a warranty at all unless your local dealer goes to bat for you. Good luck, they are a great car.