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Originally Posted by Msquared
Guys, he doesn't have the ZL1 1LE. If he did, it would be the faster and better track weapon because it has the extra power but also the extra cooling to keep it happy on track, and it also has a much more track-focused suspension (it's not just the tires). As it is, I think the OP might be happier on track with the lighter, more consistent, and more reliable SS 1LE. If he swapped over the SLP and DSC equipment, it would like be even better just due to the ability to get more camber front and rear and add a more track-focused damper calibration.
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Exactly. I did add just about everything to my standard ZL1 that the 1LE has. I put in the subframe bushings, OEM 1LE wing, canards, upper/lower grille, lower cooling ducts, BW brake cooling ducts, etc. Basically my car is a 1LE besides the DSSV suspension, thinner rear glass, and gear ratios in the transmission.
The main reason I am wanting to do this is because the car can't be tracked in the hotter months (I live in Texas, it is always hot) due to the supercharger coolant getting too hot. I have been chasing cooler temperatures for months now with moderate success. I have done a chiller, expansion tank, fender tank, aftermarket oil cooler, FlexFuel sensor, and GMS front impact bar, all in the name of cooler MAT's on track.
I have a few options right now and not sure what I want to do:
1. Swap the OEM blower for a 2650 to keep it cooler. ($8k+)
2. Pull a ton of power out of the car and run higher E%. I don't know if this is even possible. I have very basic bolt ons.
3. Only track it in the cooler months
4. Sell the car and buy an SS 1LE. Transfer most of my parts from the ZL1 over.
At the end of the day, an SS 1LE and a regular ZL1 are very similar cars beside the power difference. If the SS makes close to ZL1 power with less weight and N/A, it would Basically be a 6th Gen Z28. It just seems like a simpler car and less things to worry about. If I keep my ZL1, or if I owned a ZL1 1LE (SS 1LE as well), I would eventually put MCS coilovers on it anyway. That would take the ZL1 1LE out of the equation IMO (fully putting my standard ZL1 on 1LE level).
I am really happy with all of the responses from the group. I appreciate all of the feedback and experiences from everyone.