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morepowerjoe · 09-07-2023, 09:32 PM

Here is a nice read I just found about the 5th gen ZL1. I hope someone hasn't already posted about it.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/othe...ef663736&ei=13

FasNuf · 09-07-2023, 11:31 PM

Thanks,
Affordability is one of the reasons I bought my 5th gen over a 6th gen at the time.
Thanks for sharing.

Bigtime53 · 09-08-2023, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FasNuf

Thanks,
Affordability is one of the reasons I bought my 5th gen over a 6th gen at the time.
Thanks for sharing.

Exactly me to!!! I personally like the looks of the fifth gen over the 6th.

Bigtime53 · 09-08-2023, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Here is a nice read I just found about the 5th gen ZL1. I hope someone hasn't already posted about it.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/othe...ef663736&ei=13

Hey thanks for posting that! I enjoyed reading that for sure.

morepowerjoe · 09-08-2023, 11:59 AM

No problem guys. I thought y'all would enjoy it.

VRZL113 · 09-28-2023, 11:34 AM

Great read... especially noting how the 5th Gen ZL1 is still an all-around more potent car than the Z28. When the Z28 came out all the magazine articles raved about it thus causing most to forget about the 580hp beast the ZL1 is. Don't get me wrong... the Z28 is great, but the ZL1 was still top dog even for the 5th generation. The best video showing this is the one of the Nürburgring when the ZL1 was approaching 170+ mph on the straights and the Z28 around 10 mph slower.

Trickskier · 09-29-2023, 07:25 AM

Great Read - Thanks for sharing!

silversleeper · 09-29-2023, 08:53 AM

It was a good read. I wished he added a couple more sentences on the ease and cost and hp results of the bolt on's. In other words a thousand bucks on bolt ons + tune or $2k gets you over hellcat hp for far cheaper total cost including used car purchase price. I think that's where the 5th ZL1 really shines. Or whatabout reliability vs the Mustang and Hellcat. Missing. In the used car segment we don't usually buy or get real world payback with warranties. A Dodge breaking it's transmission or diff is something to consider. I won't repeat a Dodge purchase.

lbls1 · 09-29-2023, 09:13 AM

Our ZL1 is still relevant. Great power, outstanding handling, and drop dead good looks to boot. A clean example can park with any automobile.

The 5th Gen ZL1 is destined to become a legend.

KaBoom1701 · 10-01-2023, 06:54 PM

Cool read.

Thx for sharing

Lightsaber · 10-08-2023, 01:43 AM

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The production of the Chevrolet Camaro is ending in January 2024, leading to a rush among enthusiasts to get their hands on the final models available
With limited availability, buying a used sixth generation Camaro or opting for a fifth-generation ZL1 can be a great alternative for those who can't get their hands on the final models.

Thank for sharing the MSN article. Both the 5th Gen and 6th Gen ZL1's are a reliable car from the factory, and a beast on both the street and the track.

If a used ZL1 comes without CPO, we would be wise to get a third-party pre-purchase inspection before buying any used ZL1's. There are definitely some bad apples in the used car market.

The article makes it sound like the 6th Gen Camaro is discontinued and that's the end of Camaro's story. I disagree. I'm hopeful that gas-powered V8 muscle cars including Camaro will return in the future, in a way better than ever before. But that might have to wait until some dark clouds dissipate. For now, we shall enjoy and take good care of these rare beasts.

ZMEnow · 10-08-2023, 08:16 AM

The article makes it sound like the 6th Gen Camaro is discontinued and that's the end of Camaro's story. I disagree. I'm hopeful that gas-powered V8 muscle cars including Camaro will return in the future, in a way better than ever before.

Not in ICE, Mary dismantled that entire development team four years ago. Even Al Op was finally moved out of the C8 program to EV. So your dreams won’t be rewarded.

Rob GTO · 10-09-2023, 01:15 PM

I got mine cause it is roomy on the inside, one of the biggest back seats, this allows me to cruise with my kids. I would not be able to have them in the 6th gen and be comfortable

09-07-2023, 09:32 PM	#1
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Nice read for ZL1 owners Here is a nice read I just found about the 5th gen ZL1. I hope someone hasn't already posted about it. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/othe...ef663736&ei=13 __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

09-08-2023, 11:59 AM	#5
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	No problem guys. I thought y'all would enjoy it. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

09-28-2023, 11:34 AM	#6
VRZL113 Drives: 2013 VR ZL1, M6 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: PA Posts: 336	Great read... especially noting how the 5th Gen ZL1 is still an all-around more potent car than the Z28. When the Z28 came out all the magazine articles raved about it thus causing most to forget about the 580hp beast the ZL1 is. Don't get me wrong... the Z28 is great, but the ZL1 was still top dog even for the 5th generation. The best video showing this is the one of the Nürburgring when the ZL1 was approaching 170+ mph on the straights and the Z28 around 10 mph slower. __________________ #3257 \| 485whp 526wtq \| K&N 63-3079 \| Gates K080660HD (Green Belt) \| ACDelco UPF48R \| ZL1 Addons Wicker Bill \| Mild2Wild

09-29-2023, 07:25 AM	#7
Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,659	Great Read - Thanks for sharing! __________________

09-29-2023, 09:13 AM	#9
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	Our ZL1 is still relevant. Great power, outstanding handling, and drop dead good looks to boot. A clean example can park with any automobile. The 5th Gen ZL1 is destined to become a legend. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

09-07-2023, 11:31 PM	#2
FasNuf Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,617 View My Garage	Thanks, Affordability is one of the reasons I bought my 5th gen over a 6th gen at the time. Thanks for sharing.

09-29-2023, 08:53 AM	#8
silversleeper Big Crow Drives: '13 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,486	It was a good read. I wished he added a couple more sentences on the ease and cost and hp results of the bolt on's. In other words a thousand bucks on bolt ons + tune or $2k gets you over hellcat hp for far cheaper total cost including used car purchase price. I think that's where the 5th ZL1 really shines. Or whatabout reliability vs the Mustang and Hellcat. Missing. In the used car segment we don't usually buy or get real world payback with warranties. A Dodge breaking it's transmission or diff is something to consider. I won't repeat a Dodge purchase.

10-01-2023, 06:54 PM	#10
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Cool read. Thx for sharing __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-08-2023, 08:16 AM	#12
ZMEnow Drives: ZL1, 2013, tri-coat-red, manual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,607	The article makes it sound like the 6th Gen Camaro is discontinued and that's the end of Camaro's story. I disagree. I'm hopeful that gas-powered V8 muscle cars including Camaro will return in the future, in a way better than ever before. Not in ICE, Mary dismantled that entire development team four years ago. Even Al Op was finally moved out of the C8 program to EV. So your dreams won’t be rewarded.

10-09-2023, 01:15 PM	#13
Rob GTO Drives: 2006 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 54	I got mine cause it is roomy on the inside, one of the biggest back seats, this allows me to cruise with my kids. I would not be able to have them in the 6th gen and be comfortable