[TX18ZL1]

Originally Posted by jjgi5150

TX18ZL1,

My ‘22 ZLE has a few important (to me) upgrades over my ‘18 ZLE. I’ll list them below.

1. Much better oil pressure than the ‘18. Consistently higher and more stable across all the RPM ranges.
2. Improved engine management ECU settings. Smoother off-idle transition, running leaner with no over-rich black soot exhaust tips, plus a noticeable gas mileage increase.
3. Lost the home link but a real improvement with the wireless Bluetooth for Apple Car Play.
4. Lost the pre-loaded GPS, now deferring to the super shitty On-Star “pay for it” GPS, which I do not enroll in. instead I’m using the Apple Car Play GPS mapping for free.
5. Same GREAT TR6060 manual trans and suspension system.
6. My Cali sold ‘22 has the copper free brake system and I find no negatives with that over the ‘18’s brakes.
7. Overall power performance seems to be the same, perhaps a bit better in the ‘22 since the ECU improvements.

My ZLE is a street driven car. I do not track it, but still enjoy the tight suspension and great power delivery it offers for weekend trips to the mountains.

In my opinion, with my ‘22 anyway, there are subtle but good improvements. I no longer stress about taking a drive up the mountains and out of nowhere having an oil pump failure.

I’m very happy with my ‘22 and feel lucky to have found it. I was contemplating getting a new C8 Z06, but ridiculous Chevy price gouging and limited availability destroyed that thought. I’ll be keeping this ZLE as my final street performance car.

Take care,

JJ

Thanks JJ! Very thorough response - I will be sure to carefully analyze those details - the wireless apple car play would be great - that is one thing I find annoying in my '18. Thank you!