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Battlezone580 · 12-11-2014, 03:16 PM

I'm really not sure what to do right now, I can supercharge my SS and get about 580-680 hp. That would be really sick since its all aftermarket and I did it my self instead of it being factory hp. It would cost about 7-10 grand (SC price plus the price to install it)

Or I could buy a Camaro ZL1. I got a offer at a dealer to trade in my 2012 2SS for 32 grand, and buy the ZL1 for 44 grand. It would be about 12 grand more, about the same as the SC and I would get a warranty and a already supercharged camaro. As well as the ZL1 breaks, suspension, quad exhaust and the sick hood and front bumper.

Plus I know if I dumped 10 grand into my Camaro SS it would hurt the resale value, no one wants to buy a supercharged Camaro sadly for the same reason I'm nervous putting it on.

So what do you guys think? Supercharge my SS or get the ZL1?

EFI · 12-11-2014, 03:26 PM

The ZL1 will be more reliable due to having stronger components to handle the stress better. Not only that, but you're pretty much maxed out in terms of power in the SS, while the ZL1 still has ways to go. By the time you forge the engine to handle more than the 680hp in the SS you're already past ZL1 territory.

All in all, for that price a ZL1 makes more sense. Now if the difference was lot more between the two cars I would definitely agree that upgrading your current one makes more sense.

rebelyell22 · 12-11-2014, 03:27 PM

ZL1

Team STILLEN · 12-11-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamDiesel420

Or I could buy a Camaro ZL1. I got a offer at a dealer to trade in my 2012 2SS for 32 grand, and buy the ZL1 for 44 grand. It would be about 12 grand more, about the same as the SC and I would get a warranty and a already supercharged camaro. As well as the ZL1 breaks, suspension, quad exhaust and the sick hood and front bumper.

Plus I know if I dumped 10 grand into my Camaro SS it would hurt the resale value, no one wants to buy a supercharged Camaro sadly for the same reason I'm nervous putting it on.

You pretty much answered your own question right here!

ZL1!!

JT

Bretts · 12-11-2014, 03:27 PM

no brainer 12g and a warranty, but do it yourself is kind of the coolest thing to do

i2disturbedSS · 12-11-2014, 03:28 PM

That's a good deal for your car how many miles do you have?
What mods do you have now on the SS?

I'm going for ZL1. You get more then just a supercharger.

13BRM2SSRS · 12-11-2014, 03:28 PM

Wow 32k for your trade sounds like a really good offer so id say for the zl1 for sure!! What year is the ZL1?

ChocoTaco369 · 12-11-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamDiesel420

I'm really not sure what to do right now, I can supercharge my SS and get about 580-680 hp. That would be really sick since its all aftermarket and I did it my self instead of it being factory hp. It would cost about 7-10 grand (SC price plus the price to install it)

Or I could buy a Camaro ZL1. I got a offer at a dealer to trade in my 2012 2SS for 32 grand, and buy the ZL1 for 44 grand. It would be about 12 grand more, about the same as the SC and I would get a warranty and a already supercharged camaro. As well as the ZL1 breaks, suspension, quad exhaust and the sick hood and front bumper.

Plus I know if I dumped 10 grand into my Camaro SS it would hurt the resale value, no one wants to buy a supercharged Camaro sadly for the same reason I'm nervous putting it on.

So what do you guys think? Supercharge my SS or get the ZL1?

An SS at that power level maxes out nearly every single component. You'll be way overpowering the LS3 clutch/stock A6, you risk blowing nearly every component in the rear just with spirited driving and the LS3 internals will be substantially weakened from the boost. You'll either have to upgrade the whole car from the ground up or risk breaking anything and everything just from spirited driving, let alone racing.

A ZL1 at that power level is stock with a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty with tons and tons of room to grow.

This should be a no-brainer.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 12-11-2014, 03:42 PM

Sounds like someone is going to be getting a ZL1

Once you get that ZL1, there is still quite a bit you can do to make it have even more HP without even spending a lot of money, or voiding your warranty for that matter. Just our CAI alone would net you somewhere between 20-25 rwhp gain when its stock, not to mention add nearly a lb of boost. So you could have a fast car, with a warranty, and still mod it!!

Post pics after you get it

stoopid · 12-11-2014, 03:43 PM

Is the ZL1 new? Good price if it is.

SaladCeaser · 12-11-2014, 03:50 PM

Get a zl1. It superior in every way. Engine, transmission, rear end, shocks (if you get magnetic ride), brakes, performance wheels/tires... You name it!

Every option costs a lot and you will be investing more to match factory zl1 performance. And the warranty!

SacraMaro · 12-11-2014, 04:05 PM

+100 Get the ZL1. If it was my 1SS I would trade for the ZL1 instantly. Go for it!

RockerBox · 12-11-2014, 04:37 PM

If you owe more than what they're offering right near it then I wouldn't trade. Unless you want to go the no money down road.

Battlezone580 · 12-11-2014, 04:48 PM

Well after reading everyones comments its pretty clear the ZL1 is the best way to go. I was thinking that as well I'm just sad to sell my car since I put Subs in it, new exhaust and a 3.92 ratio. But the ZL1 is better in every way.

Plus my SS is automatic which was a mistake, the ZL1 I'm looking to get is manual.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 13BRM2SSRS

Wow 32k for your trade sounds like a really good offer so id say for the zl1 for sure!! What year is the ZL1?

Yea I know right, I worked with them a bit they offered 30k but I said I'm only doing it if I can get 32k out of it and they agreed. And its a 2013 Camaro so I would get Mylink as well. Pretty good deal.

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Originally Posted by stoopid

Is the ZL1 new? Good price if it is.

No its a 2013 ZL1 with 8,630 Miles. New ZL1's go for about 60k-69k. Its in perfect condition, the paint looks great, the wheels are perfect no curb runs, and the interior is spotless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

Sounds like someone is going to be getting a ZL1

Once you get that ZL1, there is still quite a bit you can do to make it have even more HP without even spending a lot of money, or voiding your warranty for that matter. Just our CAI alone would net you somewhere between 20-25 rwhp gain when its stock, not to mention add nearly a lb of boost. So you could have a fast car, with a warranty, and still mod it!!

Post pics after you get it

Sounds like it lol, I'm so excited I cant wait to drive the ZL1 off the lot. I'm going in this Saturday guys so wish me luck! I'll try for a even better price.

And nice I would love to get the CAI air filter, I was looking at it for my SS but my dealer claimed it voided the warranty
):. Anyways I'll check with the new dealer and ask if I can do that because extra hp is always good lol. Plus the CAI air filter looks great, way better the factory filter.

12-11-2014, 03:16 PM	#1
Battlezone580 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE, 1969 Nova SS 396 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 790 View My Garage	Supercharge my SS or buy a ZL1 I'm really not sure what to do right now, I can supercharge my SS and get about 580-680 hp. That would be really sick since its all aftermarket and I did it my self instead of it being factory hp. It would cost about 7-10 grand (SC price plus the price to install it) Or I could buy a Camaro ZL1. I got a offer at a dealer to trade in my 2012 2SS for 32 grand, and buy the ZL1 for 44 grand. It would be about 12 grand more, about the same as the SC and I would get a warranty and a already supercharged camaro. As well as the ZL1 breaks, suspension, quad exhaust and the sick hood and front bumper. Plus I know if I dumped 10 grand into my Camaro SS it would hurt the resale value, no one wants to buy a supercharged Camaro sadly for the same reason I'm nervous putting it on. So what do you guys think? Supercharge my SS or get the ZL1? __________________ 18 ZL1 1LE\|M6\|Nav\|PDR\|CF Hood\|CF WING\|CF Dash\|Tow Hook\| Last edited by Battlezone580; 12-11-2014 at 03:27 PM.

12-11-2014, 03:27 PM	#3
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	ZL1 __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

12-11-2014, 03:28 PM	#6
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	That's a good deal for your car how many miles do you have? What mods do you have now on the SS? I'm going for ZL1. You get more then just a supercharger. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

12-11-2014, 03:28 PM	#7
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	Wow 32k for your trade sounds like a really good offer so id say for the zl1 for sure!! What year is the ZL1? __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

12-11-2014, 04:05 PM	#12
SacraMaro Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 157 View My Garage	+100 Get the ZL1. If it was my 1SS I would trade for the ZL1 instantly. Go for it! __________________ 2014 Blue Ray Metallic 1SS/RS, M6, NPP Present 2013 White Malibu Present 1996 Corvette LT4, M6 Present 2002 Black on Black Convertible Z/28, M6 History 2002 Sunset Orange Metallic Z/28, M6 History 1981 Gold Berlinetta, Auto History 1976 C10 Stepside, History

12-11-2014, 03:26 PM	#2
EFI Drives: something faster than you Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: where dem hoes be Posts: 315	The ZL1 will be more reliable due to having stronger components to handle the stress better. Not only that, but you're pretty much maxed out in terms of power in the SS, while the ZL1 still has ways to go. By the time you forge the engine to handle more than the 680hp in the SS you're already past ZL1 territory. All in all, for that price a ZL1 makes more sense. Now if the difference was lot more between the two cars I would definitely agree that upgrading your current one makes more sense.

12-11-2014, 03:27 PM	#5
Bretts SS Drives: 2015 2ss rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Alberta Posts: 911 View My Garage	no brainer 12g and a warranty, but do it yourself is kind of the coolest thing to do

12-11-2014, 03:42 PM	#9
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Sounds like someone is going to be getting a ZL1 Once you get that ZL1, there is still quite a bit you can do to make it have even more HP without even spending a lot of money, or voiding your warranty for that matter. Just our CAI alone would net you somewhere between 20-25 rwhp gain when its stock, not to mention add nearly a lb of boost. So you could have a fast car, with a warranty, and still mod it!! Post pics after you get it

12-11-2014, 03:43 PM	#10
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	Is the ZL1 new? Good price if it is.

12-11-2014, 03:50 PM	#11
SaladCeaser Drives: 2012 Camaro L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: St. Petersburg, Russia Posts: 26	Get a zl1. It superior in every way. Engine, transmission, rear end, shocks (if you get magnetic ride), brakes, performance wheels/tires... You name it! Every option costs a lot and you will be investing more to match factory zl1 performance. And the warranty!

12-11-2014, 04:37 PM	#13
RockerBox Drives: 2010 Silverado. Stock height now Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Springfield Va Posts: 307	If you owe more than what they're offering right near it then I wouldn't trade. Unless you want to go the no money down road.