[2SS Capt]

Originally Posted by Maverick ZL1

I'm was considering buying a ZL1 with a manual transmission due to its performance capabilities,
however during my car searches I found a low mileage LT1 Camaro at a very good price. $27,000.
It got me thinking maybe buy the LT1 and after driving it for a while and getting used to the performance and horsepower, adding a supercharger to it and getting almost ZL1 power at less than half the price.
Would be quite the sleeper.
Good or bad idea?
How much hp can the stock LT1 engine, clutch safely handle?
Money is not an issue.
I guess the question is, are the many differences/upgrades the ZL1 offers over the base LT1 worth it?
Any thoughts?

If "Money is not an issue" the ZL-1 and a base LT-1 are NIGHT and DAY different... By all means, get the ZL-1... If you are just looking for something with a V8 to play around with and not spend a lot, the LT-1 would be a good choice... But may need some upgrades to handle the power (wider wheels/tires, perhaps suspension upgrades...)

Basically the LT-1 is the V-6 car with a V-8 dropped in it, but nothing else...

If you want something in the middle, grab a nice 1SS or 2SS... You'll get some great handling, performance (cooling, etc) and ride upgrades without going full steam into a ZL-1...