Add a supercharger or buy a ZL1

nickgiacalone · 01-27-2017, 07:47 PM

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SGDM · 01-27-2017, 07:55 PM

Nick, add a LT4 SC and have fun. I have seen these builds making 560-580 whp and big TQ with this SC and everything stock.

Waiting46 · 01-27-2017, 08:15 PM

there are other threads discussing the pros and cons; tl:dr:
If you want it to be unique, or do some truly wild things add the supercharger
If you want it to be a strong car, with few issues, and overall a better feeling package, buy the ZL1

cleoent · 01-27-2017, 08:49 PM

I'm going back and forth on the exact same thing. I change my mind every few minutes.

I'd lose a lot of money selling my 2SS (6 months old), and I love 0% financing. Sat in a ZL1 yesterday and while I like the alcantara, the interior really isn't an upgrade in any way shape or form.

So now we get down to the 10spd auto, and e-diff. That's where I'm stuck. I'm hoping at some point here in the near future the reviews will get posted on the 10 spd and I can see if that's really as good as it sounds or not.

Last but not least, the idea of warranty. ZL1 with warranty, 2ss without. One major thing blows up and all the money I was afraid of spending (loss on SS, and additional money down for ZL1) goes out the window.

LibertyHill · 01-27-2017, 09:16 PM

Anybody can just buy a ZL1. Modding the SS exactly the way you want it is half the fun of owning a car like this for me.

cleoent · 01-27-2017, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickgiacalone

I wouldn't do it for the interior. It's nice, but I love the interior on my 2SS as well. I have a manual now and if I bought a ZL1 it would be a manual as well, for a weekend car it's just more fun, to me at least. My car is a little older than yours at just a few days over a year but it is a summer/weekend car that I only have 4,000 miles on. I was also looking at the big hit between selling my current one plus the automatic depreciation on a new ZL1. I believe some reputable shops offer a 3 yr/36k mile warranty, so I guess that's another thing I need to research more.

If you read through the google you'll see that just about everyone says not to count on the warranty through any of the supercharger vendors. They are held by a 3rd party with a million different outs. :(

E-Ray · 01-27-2017, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiting46

there are other threads discussing the pros and cons; tl:dr:
If you want it to be unique, or do some truly wild things add the supercharger
If you want it to be a strong car, with few issues, and overall a better feeling package, buy the ZL1

The only problem I have had with adding a S/C, is keeping rubber on my back tires. Love My S/C SS.

steelheadrob · 01-27-2017, 10:30 PM

Depends on what is important to you. Dollar per HP no question SS with SC. But SS with SC vs ZL1 as an overall performance car, ZL1 hands down. You have to add a lot of the other stuff besides SC to get the SS close to matching the Zl1 around a track.

Having said that I love my SS and plan on adding a SC later this year. The cost difference is not worth it for me to sell the SS and move to the ZL1.

TimmyTurner · 01-27-2017, 11:46 PM

SC definitely over ZL1, customization over shellbags. Save money while improving performance...to me it's a no brainer, also like someone mentioned. Alcantara....to me I hate it. It looks ugly...it feels cheap....ugh.

But there is something to be said about having the badge of the ZL1. ��

solobaric · 01-28-2017, 12:38 AM

Since you say probably won't track the zl1, I'd stick with the SS. I think the biggest benefit of having a zl1 is how it handles at the track straight out of the box.

cooden · 01-28-2017, 04:34 AM

I went through the same thing. I was debating either ordering a loaded 2SS or ZL1. I kept going over in my head if I "needed the extra 200hp". But when I found the deal on my '16 2SS, I jumped on it. After all the mods I've done and including the Whipple I just ordered, I'm still 20K cheaper than a ZL1 and will have same power if not a little more.

Chemkid1115 · 01-28-2017, 07:58 AM

I have the SVE supercharger. I love the fact it's a sleeper.

Michigan1LTRS · 01-28-2017, 08:11 AM

I think it's funny that some think the SS is a sleeper.

laynlo15 · 01-28-2017, 08:33 AM

I added a Magnuson Heartbeat and love it. Much cheaper especially if you started out with a 1SS like I did and will run better then the Zl1 since the aftermarket Roots blowers are all larger displacement then the 1.7 eaton that comes on the Zl1. However if I were 10 years younger (65 now) I would have bought a Zl1 A10, but I'm not and very happy with my choice.

01-27-2017, 07:47 PM	#1
nickgiacalone Drives: Car Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: World Posts: 23	Add a supercharger or buy a ZL1 . Last edited by nickgiacalone; 06-06-2017 at 12:43 PM.

01-27-2017, 07:55 PM	#2
SGDM Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 1,422	Nick, add a LT4 SC and have fun. I have seen these builds making 560-580 whp and big TQ with this SC and everything stock. __________________ Who Dares...Wins

01-27-2017, 09:16 PM	#5
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	Anybody can just buy a ZL1. Modding the SS exactly the way you want it is half the fun of owning a car like this for me. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

01-28-2017, 12:38 AM	#10
solobaric Drives: 2002 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 526	Since you say probably won't track the zl1, I'd stick with the SS. I think the biggest benefit of having a zl1 is how it handles at the track straight out of the box. __________________ 2017 1SS Hyper Blue M6 2001 Ford Lightning

01-28-2017, 04:34 AM	#11
cooden Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS & '15 Durango R/T Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 505	I went through the same thing. I was debating either ordering a loaded 2SS or ZL1. I kept going over in my head if I "needed the extra 200hp". But when I found the deal on my '16 2SS, I jumped on it. After all the mods I've done and including the Whipple I just ordered, I'm still 20K cheaper than a ZL1 and will have same power if not a little more. __________________ '16 2SS: Summit White/Adrenaline Red/A8/Whipple Supercharger/ARH Longtube Headers/Corsa Xtreme Exhaust/Roto-Fab Cold Air Intake/Eibach Pro Kit/M228 Wheels/Lots of GM Accessories

01-27-2017, 08:15 PM	#3
Waiting46 Drives: 1981 silver corvette,Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 625	there are other threads discussing the pros and cons; tl:dr: If you want it to be unique, or do some truly wild things add the supercharger If you want it to be a strong car, with few issues, and overall a better feeling package, buy the ZL1

01-27-2017, 08:49 PM	#4
cleoent Drives: 16' Camaro E-Force SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 836	I'm going back and forth on the exact same thing. I change my mind every few minutes. I'd lose a lot of money selling my 2SS (6 months old), and I love 0% financing. Sat in a ZL1 yesterday and while I like the alcantara, the interior really isn't an upgrade in any way shape or form. So now we get down to the 10spd auto, and e-diff. That's where I'm stuck. I'm hoping at some point here in the near future the reviews will get posted on the 10 spd and I can see if that's really as good as it sounds or not. Last but not least, the idea of warranty. ZL1 with warranty, 2ss without. One major thing blows up and all the money I was afraid of spending (loss on SS, and additional money down for ZL1) goes out the window.

01-27-2017, 10:30 PM	#8
steelheadrob Tactical Garage Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 427	Depends on what is important to you. Dollar per HP no question SS with SC. But SS with SC vs ZL1 as an overall performance car, ZL1 hands down. You have to add a lot of the other stuff besides SC to get the SS close to matching the Zl1 around a track. Having said that I love my SS and plan on adding a SC later this year. The cost difference is not worth it for me to sell the SS and move to the ZL1.

01-27-2017, 11:46 PM	#9
TimmyTurner Drives: Matte Black 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NOVA Posts: 144	SC definitely over ZL1, customization over shellbags. Save money while improving performance...to me it's a no brainer, also like someone mentioned. Alcantara....to me I hate it. It looks ugly...it feels cheap....ugh. But there is something to be said about having the badge of the ZL1. ��

01-28-2017, 07:58 AM	#12
Chemkid1115 Drives: 2016 Black 2SS SVE Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sarver, Pa Posts: 50	I have the SVE supercharger. I love the fact it's a sleeper.

01-28-2017, 08:11 AM	#13
Michigan1LTRS Blessed ❤️ Drives: 2017 1LT RS I4 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,577	I think it's funny that some think the SS is a sleeper. __________________ 2017 1LT RS I4 A8 BLACK ON BLACK Kindness and compassion #OthersFirst

01-28-2017, 08:33 AM	#14
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	I added a Magnuson Heartbeat and love it. Much cheaper especially if you started out with a 1SS like I did and will run better then the Zl1 since the aftermarket Roots blowers are all larger displacement then the 1.7 eaton that comes on the Zl1. However if I were 10 years younger (65 now) I would have bought a Zl1 A10, but I'm not and very happy with my choice.

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