Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com - View Single Post

blake-b · 08-15-2015, 01:02 PM

Gforce 9" here.

Best bang for the buck is the ZL1 setup if you are buying new. However, depending on what you will do with the car (toy vs race car and what kind of racing - autocross, road race, time attack, drag racing, 1/2-1.5 mile events) it might be cheaper in the long run to go with a 9" or S60 set up. You know, the "buy once, cry once" kind of deal.

Automatic vs manual also fits here. A manual is harder (drive line shock) on parts than an auto but again, what kind of racing? Drag racing is harder on the drive line than the others I listed. Endurance events seem to be harder on the engine than the trans and rear end. I posted a lot of generalities here but just wanted to share some insight.

There is also the stock differential you can upgrade with an Eaton tru track, billet caps, LPW cover, and aftermarket axles.

I suppose you have to ask yourself "what is my budget?" and weigh that against "what do I want?"

08-15-2015, 01:02 PM	#30
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	Gforce 9" here. Best bang for the buck is the ZL1 setup if you are buying new. However, depending on what you will do with the car (toy vs race car and what kind of racing - autocross, road race, time attack, drag racing, 1/2-1.5 mile events) it might be cheaper in the long run to go with a 9" or S60 set up. You know, the "buy once, cry once" kind of deal. Automatic vs manual also fits here. A manual is harder (drive line shock) on parts than an auto but again, what kind of racing? Drag racing is harder on the drive line than the others I listed. Endurance events seem to be harder on the engine than the trans and rear end. I posted a lot of generalities here but just wanted to share some insight. There is also the stock differential you can upgrade with an Eaton tru track, billet caps, LPW cover, and aftermarket axles. I suppose you have to ask yourself "what is my budget?" and weigh that against "what do I want?" Last edited by blake-b; 08-15-2015 at 01:13 PM.