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CamaroTom · 08-03-2014, 09:45 AM

Front Runner · 08-03-2014, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

The ZL1 is light years ahead of the SS. Don't let the SS crowd fool you. Just adding a supercharger to a SS doesn't cut it even close to a ZL1.

Having owned both, I completely agree.

49ersXXIX · 08-03-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

hmm.... interesting

Rcfiddy1 · 08-03-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Someone forgot to put the supercharger in that zl1

49ersXXIX · 08-03-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rcfiddy1

Someone forgot to put the supercharger in that zl1

lol that's what i was thinking

pbretelson · 08-03-2014, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crateish

When I was shopping for my Camaro, I test drove SS V8s and LT V6s. The difference was negligible to me. Not worth 7 grand.

A ZL1 on the other hand, would probably blow me away.

I also test drove a V6 and a V8 before buying the SS. The difference was night and day as far as acceleration. Cannot believe you could hardly tell a difference.

v8 · 08-03-2014, 01:27 PM

I owned aSS before my ZL1, and the two feel totally different. The rear gears are different giving the cars a different feel when rowing through the gears (mine were all manual)

Also the ZL1 feels lighter than the SS, I'm guessing thats the mag ride during daily driving.

John Deere Boy · 08-03-2014, 02:51 PM

My opinion would be get the SS, spend 10k on a bike that can blow away a ZL1, and 10k on a truck to get things done.

Fiftydriver · 08-03-2014, 03:20 PM

Keep hearing that its worth it for a ZL1 if you can afford the extra $15 to $20K over the SS.

I guess if your wanting to maintain a full warrantee, that is the way to go but your paying a lot for warrantee just to get an extra 160 HP.

Buy a new SS with the LS3, put $10K or less into a proven supercharger kit with good tune and you could easily be in the 650 hp range and put the other $5 to $10 in the bank or save it in case something breaks.

I drove a new ZL1 the other day and while it was nice, it did not have nearly the get up an go that my supercharged SS has. Now, there are a lot of reasons for that and one being that the torque management system is turned off on my car but there was no comparision between the two in my opinion, hell for an additional $20K, you could supercharge or TT and still upgrade the rear end, axles and get some serious grunt!!!

Again, if you want to keep a full warrantee and that is important to you, get the ZL1. In my opinion, extended warrantees are a waste of time and money anyway, especially on a car like this that most of us mod anyway.

Fiftydriver · 08-03-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by v8

I owned aSS before my ZL1, and the two feel totally different. The rear gears are different giving the cars a different feel when rowing through the gears (mine were all manual)

Also the ZL1 feels lighter than the SS, I'm guessing thats the mag ride during daily driving.

The lighter feel is the added HP. My SS felt MUCH lighter when I supercharged it, felt even lighter then that when I put in the 3.91 gears. Not sure how the mag. suspension would make it feel lighter but may make it feel more responsive so I guess could give the impression of being lighter I guess.

E.T. · 08-03-2014, 03:23 PM

Also, putting new gears in the SS makes a hell of a difference.

E.T. · 08-03-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiftydriver

Keep hearing that its worth it for a ZL1 if you can afford the extra $15 to $20K over the SS.

I guess if your wanting to maintain a full warrantee, that is the way to go but your paying a lot for warrantee just to get an extra 160 HP.

Buy a new SS with the LS3, put $10K or less into a proven supercharger kit with good tune and you could easily be in the 650 hp range and put the other $5 to $10 in the bank or save it in case something breaks.

I drove a new ZL1 the other day and while it was nice, it did not have nearly the get up an go that my supercharged SS has. Now, there are a lot of reasons for that and one being that the torque management system is turned off on my car but there was no comparision between the two in my opinion, hell for an additional $20K, you could supercharge or TT and still upgrade the rear end, axles and get some serious grunt!!!

Again, if you want to keep a full warrantee and that is important to you, get the ZL1. In my opinion, extended warrantees are a waste of time and money anyway, especially on a car like this that most of us mod anyway.

Totally agree.

SlingShot · 08-03-2014, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiftydriver

Keep hearing that its worth it for a ZL1 if you can afford the extra $15 to $20K over the SS.

I guess if your wanting to maintain a full warrantee, that is the way to go but your paying a lot for warrantee just to get an extra 160 HP.

Buy a new SS with the LS3, put $10K or less into a proven supercharger kit with good tune and you could easily be in the 650 hp range and put the other $5 to $10 in the bank or save it in case something breaks.

I drove a new ZL1 the other day and while it was nice, it did not have nearly the get up an go that my supercharged SS has. Now, there are a lot of reasons for that and one being that the torque management system is turned off on my car but there was no comparision between the two in my opinion, hell for an additional $20K, you could supercharge or TT and still upgrade the rear end, axles and get some serious grunt!!!

Again, if you want to keep a full warrantee and that is important to you, get the ZL1. In my opinion, extended warrantees are a waste of time and money anyway, especially on a car like this that most of us mod anyway.

Go ahead and get a loaded out 2SS/RS (that's what a base ZL1 is) now add your $10k on top of that for the power and now you are at the base price of a ZL1 ... With no warranty

Jbrick11 · 08-03-2014, 09:00 PM

Why do people hate on the fact that someone would rather spend more money for a stock race car than Mod one out. I do not like doing things that void my warranty. I like the fact I can get in my car and drive and do not have to worry about if things were done right. If you want a Z and can afford it than get it. If you want an SS than it is a great car. Either way enjoy your car.

08-03-2014, 09:45 AM	#29
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08-03-2014, 01:27 PM	#35
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I owned aSS before my ZL1, and the two feel totally different. The rear gears are different giving the cars a different feel when rowing through the gears (mine were all manual) Also the ZL1 feels lighter than the SS, I'm guessing thats the mag ride during daily driving. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

08-03-2014, 02:51 PM	#36
John Deere Boy I bleed green Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 462 View My Garage	My opinion would be get the SS, spend 10k on a bike that can blow away a ZL1, and 10k on a truck to get things done. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3. Delivered 4/18/11. Solo Axle-back with J-pipes and quads, 35% tint, Yellow trim kit, Showstopper sidemarkers, babied garage queen. 2006 Silverado 3500 6.0, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

08-03-2014, 03:20 PM	#37
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	Keep hearing that its worth it for a ZL1 if you can afford the extra $15 to $20K over the SS. I guess if your wanting to maintain a full warrantee, that is the way to go but your paying a lot for warrantee just to get an extra 160 HP. Buy a new SS with the LS3, put $10K or less into a proven supercharger kit with good tune and you could easily be in the 650 hp range and put the other $5 to $10 in the bank or save it in case something breaks. I drove a new ZL1 the other day and while it was nice, it did not have nearly the get up an go that my supercharged SS has. Now, there are a lot of reasons for that and one being that the torque management system is turned off on my car but there was no comparision between the two in my opinion, hell for an additional $20K, you could supercharge or TT and still upgrade the rear end, axles and get some serious grunt!!! Again, if you want to keep a full warrantee and that is important to you, get the ZL1. In my opinion, extended warrantees are a waste of time and money anyway, especially on a car like this that most of us mod anyway. __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

08-03-2014, 03:23 PM	#39
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,272	Also, putting new gears in the SS makes a hell of a difference. __________________

08-03-2014, 09:00 PM	#42
Jbrick11 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kansas city Mo Posts: 95 View My Garage	Why do people hate on the fact that someone would rather spend more money for a stock race car than Mod one out. I do not like doing things that void my warranty. I like the fact I can get in my car and drive and do not have to worry about if things were done right. If you want a Z and can afford it than get it. If you want an SS than it is a great car. Either way enjoy your car.