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KaBoom1701 · 10-12-2016, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by yellow69z28rs

Drove one on the autocross track last week and it was easier for me to get a better time,,,,,,,,but then I got back in my Z and it didn't matter anymore!!!

I hear ya...I'm afraid after my mods on my ZL1 anything but a Z06/Z07 would'nt feel any quicker or faster than what I have now.

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

I'm contemplating getting the new ZL1 and keeping my Gen 5 too... I'm convinced it's a GREAT idea, but now I have to convince the wife it is too

Or... a new ZO6... hmmm... which one?

Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

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Originally Posted by DeSH

Good luck with that. My wife believes in equal compensation when it comes to toys. I couldn't see going $65K X2 and keeping the Gen 5. ��

lol, every time I bring this idea up as well my wife just smiles and says "Maserati".

SSmokinSS · 10-12-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Well by the numbers the 6th Gen is a better race car. Lighter weight and bigger HP engine.

The 10 spd is yet to prove it self but it looks awesome so far. I'm with you the new gizmos are cool.

But I really think our 5th Gen ZL1's will be the 69' Camaro's of the future. Hard to find and everyone will want one. It's my option that the robust drive train of the 5th Gen and the moddabilty of the LSA supercharged engine will stand the test of time.

But with that said numbers dont lie. Based on the numbers the V6 & V8 1LE 6th Gen's put down I'm looking forward to seeing what the 6th Gen ZL1 and Z/28 do the track.

I've been saying this for awhile.

nvydvr · 10-13-2016, 05:02 PM

Is the '17 ZL1 manual a 7 speed?

jaymoo7 · 10-13-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nvydvr

Is the '17 ZL1 manual a 7 speed?

No, Its still a 6 speed manual but 10 speed auto.

nvydvr · 10-14-2016, 08:02 PM

Just out of curiosity I test drove a '17 SS today. It's noticeably smaller in the interior, it doesn't seem like you have as much leg room (width) as the Gen 5. It definitely handles nicely and the interior is pretty user friendly. My overall feeling is that our Gen 5's are more "muscle car" looking, but I suppose the Gen 6's are better performance... but, at my level, I doubt I'm even getting close to what mine is capable of. I can't see me getting rid of my Gen 5.

rvnmaniac · 10-15-2016, 03:01 PM

I have not test driven a Gen 6 but have seen pics and read a few things about them.

Downers:
-Vents being right in front of the gear shift. Meaning constant air on your hands for us manual guys
-Even smaller trunk
-Even less rear seat room
-Supposedly even less visibility
-why eliminate the door pockets?

Saying all that the GEN 6 ZL1 looks bad ass in my opinion. Just won't be trading mine in no time soon...........

nvydvr · 10-15-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rvnmaniac

I have not test driven a Gen 6 but have seen pics and read a few things about them.

Downers:
-Vents being right in front of the gear shift. Meaning constant air on your hands for us manual guys
-Even smaller trunk
-Even less rear seat room
-Supposedly even less visibility
-why eliminate the door pockets?

Saying all that the GEN 6 ZL1 looks bad ass in my opinion. Just won't be trading mine in no time soon...........

Agreed...

qnitro · 10-15-2016, 07:37 PM

As someone who owned a 2013 ZL1 and now has a 2015 Z/28, the new 2017 ZL1 looks awesome... the weight savings alone helps in performance, but its got the LT4 and will eventually make way more power than any older ZL1...IMO...

DeSH · 10-15-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by qnitro

As someone who owned a 2013 ZL1 and now has a 2015 Z/28, the new 2017 ZL1 looks awesome... the weight savings alone helps in performance, but its got the LT4 and will eventually make way more power than any older ZL1...IMO...

I didn't realize the LT4 was that much superior to the LSA...

Nor Cal ZL1 · 10-16-2016, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DeSH

I didn't realize the LT4 was that much superior to the LSA...

Wait until the DI injectors hit the limit and need ugrading. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

nighttowl · 10-16-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nor Cal ZL1

Wait until the DI injectors hit the limit and need ugrading. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

Or the valves gunk up because there is no fuel to wash away oil from the valve guides.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation...n-buildup.html

Harley01 · 10-16-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

If I trade my ZL1 in I'm getting a C7 Z06.....

+1!!

Nor Cal ZL1 · 10-16-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nighttowl

Or the valves gunk up because there is no fuel to wash away oil from the valve guides.
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

http://ls1tech.com/forums/generation...n-buildup.html

Yeah there is that as well. One of the down sides.

10-13-2016, 05:02 PM	#31
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	Is the '17 ZL1 manual a 7 speed? __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

10-14-2016, 08:02 PM	#33
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	Just out of curiosity I test drove a '17 SS today. It's noticeably smaller in the interior, it doesn't seem like you have as much leg room (width) as the Gen 5. It definitely handles nicely and the interior is pretty user friendly. My overall feeling is that our Gen 5's are more "muscle car" looking, but I suppose the Gen 6's are better performance... but, at my level, I doubt I'm even getting close to what mine is capable of. I can't see me getting rid of my Gen 5. __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

10-15-2016, 03:01 PM	#34
rvnmaniac Drives: 2012 M6 ZL1. 2019 Altima.07 FJR1300 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD Posts: 665	I have not test driven a Gen 6 but have seen pics and read a few things about them. Downers: -Vents being right in front of the gear shift. Meaning constant air on your hands for us manual guys -Even smaller trunk -Even less rear seat room -Supposedly even less visibility -why eliminate the door pockets? Saying all that the GEN 6 ZL1 looks bad ass in my opinion. Just won't be trading mine in no time soon........... __________________

10-15-2016, 07:37 PM	#36
qnitro Drives: 2019 ZL1/1LE, 2015 Z/28, 2016 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA USA Posts: 197	As someone who owned a 2013 ZL1 and now has a 2015 Z/28, the new 2017 ZL1 looks awesome... the weight savings alone helps in performance, but its got the LT4 and will eventually make way more power than any older ZL1...IMO...