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AJensen383 · 08-28-2018, 08:39 AM

Really it all depends on what you are looking to do... If you aren't going to road race the car, or track it a few times a year there really is no reason to get the Z28..I think they are really badass looking cars, but for me the price tag of one doesn't justify having it just for looks as I don't road race. The ZL1 has tons of instant power in a car that handles just as good as a Z28 ( for street driving ) has all the cool comforts and features and is cheaper.... but in the end you have to be happy with what you buy...There really is no wrong answer...

Ironically.. I am looking to get into a Challenger, as there is more room inside for the kids...as well as my headroom... at 6'-4" my helmet gets stuck on the roof of the ZL1, and makes it quite difficult to race...damn sunroof

SS-E-YA · 08-28-2018, 08:53 AM

Hagerty is $1,242 a year. Will save me about $290 a month!

SS-E-YA · 08-28-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AJensen383

Really it all depends on what you are looking to do... If you aren't going to road race the car, or track it a few times a year there really is no reason to get the Z28..I think they are really badass looking cars, but for me the price tag of one doesn't justify having it just for looks as I don't road race. The ZL1 has tons of instant power in a car that handles just as good as a Z28 ( for street driving ) has all the cool comforts and features and is cheaper.... but in the end you have to be happy with what you buy...There really is no wrong answer...

Ironically.. I am looking to get into a Challenger, as there is more room inside for the kids...as well as my headroom... at 6'-4" my helmet gets stuck on the roof of the ZL1, and makes it quite difficult to race...damn sunroof

Well....I happen to have one for sale!

AJensen383 · 08-28-2018, 09:03 AM

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Well....I happen to have one for sale!

HAHA...Well if only it was a Hellcat....

SS-E-YA · 08-28-2018, 09:30 AM

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HAHA...Well if only it was a Hellcat....

I have a bigger engine

SecondZ28 · 08-28-2018, 12:19 PM

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Ironically.. I am looking to get into a Challenger, as there is more room inside for the kids...as well as my headroom... at 6'-4" my helmet gets stuck on the roof of the ZL1, and makes it quite difficult to race...damn sunroof

Haha. I’ve been kicking around the idea of a Challenger Hellcat too. I’ve found that the legroom isn’t much better, it’s about the same. The difference seems to be in extra width, headroom and big trunk.

Which means I’d have to goto a Charger Hellcat to get significantly more interior space. But I strongly prefer the looks of Challenger > Charger

Supercup · 08-28-2018, 07:37 PM

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Yes per month...

I also priced a hellcat challenger @ $290.10/month

Whoa that is crazy - I pay $801 for 15 Z/28 for 6 months - not a DD, just a weekend car. Was $524 for 6 months before I added my 16 year old son to the policy - something about teenage boys and 505 hp and all that...

SS-E-YA · 08-28-2018, 08:27 PM

Im probably going with hagerty.. save around $3,400 a year!

Supercup · 08-28-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SS-E-YA

Im probably going with hagerty.. save around $3,400 a year!

I got a quote from Hagerty, they were similar to Mercury where I have mine. They have good prices for a one off though.

Supercup · 08-28-2018, 09:12 PM

On your original question of ZL1 vs Z/28.

ZL1 is better all around car, good for everyday and for fun as well. Minor mods (pully, tune and exhaust) can yield good power gains at reasonable cost. Better ride and more creature comforts. So all around an easier car to live with.

Z/28 is better track car with pupose built brakes, suspension etc. Lots of weight loss, but still very nice interior and better seats. `190 different parts on a Z than an SS - so lots of changes. 1,801 Z's made start to finish including MFG. CTF cars, so they are few and far between, so if you keep long term better value proposition. Hard to beat NA LS7 for power and with cam, exhaust, intake, TB and tune you can get 100 + RWHP added along with more torque.

Z/28 had 1 factory option - AC - which also came with 6 speaker stereo. W/O AC you get 1 speaker in door, with same stereo (needed the 1 speaker to meet fed regs for beep). Accessories were rear wing wickerbill, matts, gas tank lid etc... All dealer installed.

I have the Z/28 and as far as pure driving experience and pleasure goes it is one of my favorite cars all time. I just love it everytime I get in it. I don't miss the creature comforts or mind the crappy stereo once I am underway, because how it drives never disappoints.

Both offer incredible performance for the $. Both will leave a smile on your face. You get to choose which route to take - enjoy the hunt and good luck with your decision.

Attached are few pieces on the Z to give you some more information

SecondZ28 · 08-28-2018, 09:14 PM

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Im probably going with hagerty.. save around $3,400 a year!

That's solid savings.

I strongly suggest getting a quote from National Corvette Museum Insurance, (NCM), they always seem to have the best rates on late model year cars.

SS-E-YA · 08-28-2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Supercup

On your original question of ZL1 vs Z/28.

ZL1 is better all around car, good for everyday and for fun as well. Minor mods (pully, tune and exhaust) can yield good power gains at reasonable cost. Better ride and more creature comforts. So all around an easier car to live with.

Z/28 is better track car with pupose built brakes, suspension etc. Lots of weight loss, but still very nice interior and better seats. `190 different parts on a Z than an SS - so lots of changes. 1,801 Z's made start to finish including MFG. CTF cars, so they are few and far between, so if you keep long term better value proposition. Hard to beat NA LS7 for power and with cam, exhaust, intake, TB and tune you can get 100 + RWHP added along with more torque.

Z/28 had 1 factory option - AC - which also came with 6 speaker stereo. W/O AC you get 1 speaker in door, with same stereo (needed the 1 speaker to meet fed regs for beep). Accessories were rear wing wickerbill, matts, gas tank lid etc... All dealer installed.

I have the Z/28 and as far as pure driving experience and pleasure goes it is one of my favorite cars all time. I just love it everytime I get in it. I don't miss the creature comforts or mind the crappy stereo once I am underway, because how it drives never disappoints.

Both offer incredible performance for the $. Both will leave a smile on your face. You get to choose which route to take - enjoy the hunt and good luck with your decision.

Attached are few pieces on the Z to give you some more information

Thanks for the great information on the Z28! Makes me want one even more!

SS-E-YA · 08-28-2018, 10:18 PM

So the z28s are already cammed?

DRKS1D3 · 08-29-2018, 05:43 AM

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So the z28s are already cammed?

Yes, it has a camshaft.

No, the stock cam is not radical, but it provides a subtle lope.

The LS7's stock cam has an lsa of ~120.

08-28-2018, 08:39 AM	#29
AJensen383 Drives: 2014-ZL1-M6-CRT, 68 camaro SS 496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 262	Really it all depends on what you are looking to do... If you aren't going to road race the car, or track it a few times a year there really is no reason to get the Z28..I think they are really badass looking cars, but for me the price tag of one doesn't justify having it just for looks as I don't road race. The ZL1 has tons of instant power in a car that handles just as good as a Z28 ( for street driving ) has all the cool comforts and features and is cheaper.... but in the end you have to be happy with what you buy...There really is no wrong answer... Ironically.. I am looking to get into a Challenger, as there is more room inside for the kids...as well as my headroom... at 6'-4" my helmet gets stuck on the roof of the ZL1, and makes it quite difficult to race...damn sunroof __________________ 2014- Crystal Red-ZL1 #1601, M6, Recaro, sunroof, Nav-stock-SOLD 1968 Camaro SS Clone- 496 BBC, Legend 5speed, 12 bolt 1970 Nova SS- 383 SBC 588hp, 200-4r, 12 bolt

08-28-2018, 08:53 AM	#30
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	Hagerty is $1,242 a year. Will save me about $290 a month! __________________ 2015 Chevy Camaro Z28 505HP (CURRENT) 1974 Chevy Nova Small Block Forged 350, Turbocharged 600 HP (CURRENT) 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 485 HP (SOLD) 2014 Ram 1500 Sport (SOLD) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (SOLD) 2000 Camaro Z28 Turbocharged 700HP (SOLD) 2005 Dodge Ram SRT10 530HP (SOLD) 2004 Pontiac GTO 425HP (SOLD) 2006 Trailblazer SS 550HP (SOLD)

08-28-2018, 08:27 PM	#36
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	Im probably going with hagerty.. save around $3,400 a year! __________________ 2015 Chevy Camaro Z28 505HP (CURRENT) 1974 Chevy Nova Small Block Forged 350, Turbocharged 600 HP (CURRENT) 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 485 HP (SOLD) 2014 Ram 1500 Sport (SOLD) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (SOLD) 2000 Camaro Z28 Turbocharged 700HP (SOLD) 2005 Dodge Ram SRT10 530HP (SOLD) 2004 Pontiac GTO 425HP (SOLD) 2006 Trailblazer SS 550HP (SOLD)

08-28-2018, 10:18 PM	#41
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	So the z28s are already cammed? __________________ 2015 Chevy Camaro Z28 505HP (CURRENT) 1974 Chevy Nova Small Block Forged 350, Turbocharged 600 HP (CURRENT) 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack 485 HP (SOLD) 2014 Ram 1500 Sport (SOLD) 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (SOLD) 2000 Camaro Z28 Turbocharged 700HP (SOLD) 2005 Dodge Ram SRT10 530HP (SOLD) 2004 Pontiac GTO 425HP (SOLD) 2006 Trailblazer SS 550HP (SOLD)