LS9 option on the ZL1 for 2015

[v8]

Hey guys,
Do you think for 2015 they would offer the LS9 on the ZL1 as an option? IF so what would you pay for it? For me I would pay an extra 8K for it.

[Msmall143]

I don't think anything will change with a major redesign coming for 16

[HDRDTD]

Originally Posted by v8

Hey guys,
Do you think for 2015 they would offer the LS9 on the ZL1 as an option? IF so what would you pay for it? For me I would pay an extra 8K for it.

$8K for an extra 60hp or so??
Why?

And no, there won't be any big changes (I predict) for the last MY of any car even the ZL1. Any major changes would just be incorporated into the new 6th Gen.

[lbls1]

The time for changes would've been this year. Look at Chevy's handling of the C6 Z06 and ZR1. The two vettes power ratings did not change, so its a safe bet that the ZL will stay at its current rating. Also consider that the new Z/28 is doing fine image wise despite being 80 hp short from the ZL.

[2012-1822]

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

$8K for an extra 60hp or so??
Why?

Exactly, pulleys and tune are cheaper

[FenwickHockey65]

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[v8]

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

$8K for an extra 60hp or so??
Why?

And no, there won't be any big changes (I predict) for the last MY of any car even the ZL1. Any major changes would just be incorporated into the new 6th Gen.

Originally Posted by 2012-1822

Exactly, pulleys and tune are cheaper

Just more potential in the LS9 as it comes with the 2.3L screw and a few other goodies.

[DavidW]

Originally Posted by v8

Just more potential in the LS9 as it comes with the 2.3L screw and a few other goodies.

The LS9 has the same supercharger as the LSA, just a larger displacement, they are both roots type blowers as far as I know. The LS9 has stronger internals, it is easy enough to obtain the same power numbers as the LS9 without voiding your warranty, although one part, a lower s/c pulley would be smart to swap out , before bringing it into gm for any drivetrain warranty work. But the ZR1 is still way lighter and more aerodynamic so it will still be much faster

[2012-1822]

Originally Posted by v8

Just more potential in the LS9 as it comes with the 2.3L screw and a few other goodies.

There's no denying, but GM isn't going to invest the money into a major change like putting the LS9 in there for one year, and, it's hardly worth it to buy an LS9 to put in there. Now, you want to get a ZL1 and swap in basically the parts to make it a LS9, go ahead. Although if you were going to do that it would behoove you to go ahead and make even more motor because the cost difference would be negligible.

Of course the ZR1 is a more capable car. For this reason and that a lot of us bought a Camaro and wanted the top dog Camaro at that. Some people site the need for extra seats, I've met people who carry their two kids to car shows in their ZL1, others it's the price difference. For me, I just wanted a Camaro, it takes me back to my youth. I wasn't shopping for a Corvette. So price difference between a ZL1 and a base Vette, Z06, or ZR1 really didn't come into play because I wanted what I wanted and never went and looked at another car.

[URBAN LEGEND]

Zero. For 60 ponies? Zero.

[v8]

Originally Posted by DavidW

The LS9 has the same supercharger as the LSA, just a larger displacement, they are both roots type blowers as far as I know. The LS9 has stronger internals, it is easy enough to obtain the same power numbers as the LS9 without voiding your warranty, although one part, a lower s/c pulley would be smart to swap out , before bringing it into gm for any drivetrain warranty work. But the ZR1 is still way lighter and more aerodynamic so it will still be much faster

I don't want to start a war but if you read what you said "LS9 has the same supercharger as the LSA, just a larger displacement" then how can it be the same?

Also the LS9 supercharger has a different intercooler, more efficient.

[Kevlar382]

If they do anything I would think they might offer the Carbon Fiber Ed they showed in 2012 and then never offered it. I would think if they offered a motor up grade it would be the new ZO6 engine. I'm guessing the LS9 is done, but I thought that about the LS7 also, so what do I know.

[v8]

I just figured if they had left over LS9's as the new Z06 will get the LT4. An LS7 would be nice as well. (as an option for those who want it)

[jessrayo]

Originally Posted by v8

I just figured if they had left over LS9's as the new Z06 will get the LT4. An LS7 would be nice as well. (as an option for those who want it)

The LS7 is going in the Z/28 and has less power than our LSA so I'm relatively certain it will never be in a ZL1. The Z/28 is the main reason we will probably never see the LS9 in a ZL1. A special Carbon edition ZL1 with the LS9 would be a very nice package. The extra blower capacity in the LS9 allows the engine to make more power and boost. Dry sump lubrication, titanium rods and intake valves, forged pistons.... there are some nice features in the LS9. But if you had a bunch more power and less weight in a ZL1 then the Z/28 would get blown away and that horse has already left the barn. There is no way GM is going to offer a ZL1 package that destroys or even seriously threatens the new golden boy Z/28.