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EM1/SS · 03-26-2016, 09:31 AM

Has anyone used the ZL1 strut brace on a non-ZL1? It looks like the ZL1 hood is a little taller than an SS and I wonder if the ZL1 strut brace will fit under the SS hood?

HOJO · 03-26-2016, 10:27 AM

Not sure about the zl1 brace but the 1le will. I know they are not the same, appearance wise, but it's an option.

EM1/SS · 03-26-2016, 11:02 AM

I'm not sure if the 1LE bar is any different than the one I have on it. I'm looking to get a bar that will fit over an LSA supercharger. I'm putting spacers on my bar to use it for now, but I'm just looking for any other options.

2012LS3VERT · 03-26-2016, 03:06 PM

Wont clear the hood.

EM1/SS · 03-26-2016, 07:30 PM

Yea, that's what I thought.

LT1Zob · 03-26-2016, 08:33 PM

For sure will not clear. Tried it on a friend's car

EM1/SS · 03-26-2016, 09:08 PM

Any other options than the spacers?

LT1Zob · 03-26-2016, 09:58 PM

It's all personal taste and style, but getting some machined spacers or whatever matches your strut brace finish is probably the best option. There are some aftermarket options, but on my 1le (should be same as your vert), in my eyes, nothing looks as good as the factory one. Aftermarkets just aren't my personal style. You can also go the route of having a shop custom measure/fab your factory one to clear the SC, but I'm assuming it will be a lot of money.

hawk02 · 03-26-2016, 11:55 PM

BMR makes a strut tower brace for the 2011-2015 Camaro. From the photos it looks like it might provide a wee bit more clearance than the stock brace.

http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...productid=1093

Hotchkis also makes a brace for the Camaro that will clear a Magnuson blower.

http://marylandspeed.com/hotchkis-ma...09-p-3897.html

EM1/SS · 03-27-2016, 08:47 AM

Thanks, I'll take a look at those.

rontammy0 · 03-27-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

It's all personal taste and style, but getting some machined spacers or whatever matches your strut brace finish is probably the best option. There are some aftermarket options, but on my 1le (should be same as your vert), in my eyes, nothing looks as good as the factory one. Aftermarkets just aren't my personal style. You can also go the route of having a shop custom measure/fab your factory one to clear the SC, but I'm assuming it will be a lot of money.

I agree.....just installed the 1LE brace on my ss. Looks great and factory fit.

Indydriver · 03-30-2016, 10:15 AM

Standard equipment on my '14 2SS vert.

2012LS3VERT · 03-30-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Indydriver

Standard equipment on my '14 2SS vert.

OP was asking about the ZL1 brace, which is slightly different to clear the LSA supercharger, and it requires a slight cowl to clear the brace. The vert brace is the same as the 1LE brace. It clears my Maggie, but won't clear an LSA blower.

Tcrock · 05-21-2017, 08:36 PM

I got my ss/1le brace to fit over the ZL1 charger, you just have to give it 2 washers under each bolt.

03-26-2016, 09:31 AM	#1
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	ZL1 strut brace on SS? Has anyone used the ZL1 strut brace on a non-ZL1? It looks like the ZL1 hood is a little taller than an SS and I wonder if the ZL1 strut brace will fit under the SS hood? __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-26-2016, 11:02 AM	#3
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	I'm not sure if the 1LE bar is any different than the one I have on it. I'm looking to get a bar that will fit over an LSA supercharger. I'm putting spacers on my bar to use it for now, but I'm just looking for any other options. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-26-2016, 07:30 PM	#5
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	Yea, that's what I thought. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-26-2016, 08:33 PM	#6
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	For sure will not clear. Tried it on a friend's car __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

03-26-2016, 09:08 PM	#7
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	Any other options than the spacers? __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-26-2016, 10:27 AM	#2
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 888	Not sure about the zl1 brace but the 1le will. I know they are not the same, appearance wise, but it's an option.

03-26-2016, 03:06 PM	#4
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	Wont clear the hood.

03-26-2016, 09:58 PM	#8
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 2,023 View My Garage	It's all personal taste and style, but getting some machined spacers or whatever matches your strut brace finish is probably the best option. There are some aftermarket options, but on my 1le (should be same as your vert), in my eyes, nothing looks as good as the factory one. Aftermarkets just aren't my personal style. You can also go the route of having a shop custom measure/fab your factory one to clear the SC, but I'm assuming it will be a lot of money. __________________ "Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you"

03-26-2016, 11:55 PM	#9
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,443 View My Garage	BMR makes a strut tower brace for the 2011-2015 Camaro. From the photos it looks like it might provide a wee bit more clearance than the stock brace. http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...productid=1093 Hotchkis also makes a brace for the Camaro that will clear a Magnuson blower. http://marylandspeed.com/hotchkis-ma...09-p-3897.html __________________

03-27-2016, 08:47 AM	#10
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	Thanks, I'll take a look at those. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

03-30-2016, 10:15 AM	#12
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Standard equipment on my '14 2SS vert. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

05-21-2017, 08:36 PM	#14
Tcrock Drives: 2015 1LE White Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: CT Posts: 9 View My Garage	I got my ss/1le brace to fit over the ZL1 charger, you just have to give it 2 washers under each bolt. Attached Images