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Motorboy8769 · 06-30-2015, 12:57 AM

I have done some research but I am only pulling up 1le vs mustangs. I would like to know the difference between the 2 ¼ mile time wise. Is it worth it to get the 1le as far as drag strip performance? It seems to be more of a road race style set up. Any input would be great I'm sure there is already a thread about this but I couldn't find it.

Thanks in advance

thunderkyss · 06-30-2015, 12:58 AM

The 1LE also has a steeper rear end.

EARL99208 · 06-30-2015, 01:02 AM

3.91 rear end in the 1LE.
3.45 rear end in the SS.

Motorboy8769 · 06-30-2015, 01:17 AM

Yea I saw that that is defiantly a plus! The interior stuff is no big deal to me I like the regular SS.. I did see it has a "special" tremec Trans but don't the SS come with a t56 also?

JCunningham · 06-30-2015, 01:50 AM

they both come with a T6060 not a t56. the 1le has different gears in the transmission.

i2disturbedSS · 06-30-2015, 02:12 AM

I think, like you said, it's more of a road course car. Get a regular SS and put 3.91 gears in it. However I believe the 1LE has stronger axles but if you are going to upgrade that may not mean much.

oftenimitated · 06-30-2015, 05:45 AM

1LE is deff worth the extra $3500 if buying new. Hell the wheels and tires alone are selling for $3k on here. Also get the recaros for $2k and if you don't want them you can trade with somebody for more than what you paid as they retail for $2k+ per seat

15cammedSS · 06-30-2015, 06:26 AM

power wise, are they the same?

Motorboy8769 · 06-30-2015, 06:41 AM

Oh I saw someplace in my googling it had a t 56...
Power is the same so it's mostly just suspension parts which I don't think would hurt at the strip by any means. I believer all of them are independent rearends anyway.

Demon War Horse · 06-30-2015, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 15cammedSS

power wise, are they the same?

Yes. Unless you are talking about an auto SS vs. a 1LE. The L99 in the auto makes around 20-30 less horsepower but are faster stock for stock in the 1/4. You cannot shift as fast as an auto. They are not the slushboxes of old.

1LE is set up more for road and autocross. If you are talking 1/4 then get a SS and put the 3.91 rear gears in it. If you are talking about tracking the car on a road or auto cross, then get the 1LE.

thunderkyss · 06-30-2015, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorboy8769

Oh I saw someplace in my googling it had a t 56...
Power is the same so it's mostly just suspension parts which I don't think would hurt at the strip by any means. I believer all of them are independent rearends anyway.

The suspension upgrade is for better handling. It isn't set up for weight transfer like you would need in a drag setup. If you're primarily into drag racing, the 1LE upgrades are not for you.

The Hunter · 06-30-2015, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Demon War Horse

Yes. Unless you are talking about an auto SS vs. a 1LE. The L99 in the auto makes around 20-30 less horsepower but are faster stock for stock in the 1/4. You cannot shift as fast as an auto. They are not the slushboxes of old.

1LE is set up more for road and autocross. If you are talking 1/4 then get a SS and put the 3.91 rear gears in it. If you are talking about tracking the car on a road or auto cross, then get the 1LE.

What he said. If you want to drag race I would get the SS but if you want handling then get the 1LE

Motorboy8769 · 06-30-2015, 09:22 AM

ok should i get the ss with the recaros are they any lighter than the standard seats? i have always owned mustangs my whole life but i have had it out with ford for the last time! what does it take to get these cars into the low 12's also i take it a stock ss will be 13ish. also any info on a good out of the box programmer and custom tunes from..??

1BadAssSS · 06-30-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 15cammedSS

power wise, are they the same?

NPP give 6 more HP.

06-30-2015, 12:57 AM	#1
Motorboy8769 Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wooster ohio Posts: 586	SS or SS 1le for street/strip I have done some research but I am only pulling up 1le vs mustangs. I would like to know the difference between the 2 ¼ mile time wise. Is it worth it to get the 1le as far as drag strip performance? It seems to be more of a road race style set up. Any input would be great I'm sure there is already a thread about this but I couldn't find it. Thanks in advance

06-30-2015, 12:58 AM	#2
thunderkyss Drives: 2015 Red Hot SS/RS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S.E. Texas Posts: 279	The 1LE also has a steeper rear end. __________________ Red Hot 1SS

06-30-2015, 01:50 AM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	they both come with a T6060 not a t56. the 1le has different gears in the transmission. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

06-30-2015, 02:12 AM	#6
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	I think, like you said, it's more of a road course car. Get a regular SS and put 3.91 gears in it. However I believe the 1LE has stronger axles but if you are going to upgrade that may not mean much. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

06-30-2015, 01:02 AM	#3
EARL99208 Drives: ZL1 6sp. Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 44	3.91 rear end in the 1LE. 3.45 rear end in the SS.

06-30-2015, 01:17 AM	#4
Motorboy8769 Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wooster ohio Posts: 586	Yea I saw that that is defiantly a plus! The interior stuff is no big deal to me I like the regular SS.. I did see it has a "special" tremec Trans but don't the SS come with a t56 also?

06-30-2015, 05:45 AM	#7
oftenimitated Drives: 2004 Honda Civic+2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Vienna OH Posts: 396 View My Garage	1LE is deff worth the extra $3500 if buying new. Hell the wheels and tires alone are selling for $3k on here. Also get the recaros for $2k and if you don't want them you can trade with somebody for more than what you paid as they retail for $2k+ per seat

06-30-2015, 06:26 AM	#8
15cammedSS Drives: 2015 2SS....white Join Date: May 2015 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 527	power wise, are they the same?

06-30-2015, 06:41 AM	#9
Motorboy8769 Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wooster ohio Posts: 586	Oh I saw someplace in my googling it had a t 56... Power is the same so it's mostly just suspension parts which I don't think would hurt at the strip by any means. I believer all of them are independent rearends anyway.

06-30-2015, 09:22 AM	#13
Motorboy8769 Drives: 2015 2ss Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Wooster ohio Posts: 586	ok should i get the ss with the recaros are they any lighter than the standard seats? i have always owned mustangs my whole life but i have had it out with ford for the last time! what does it take to get these cars into the low 12's also i take it a stock ss will be 13ish. also any info on a good out of the box programmer and custom tunes from..??