[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by Crushin_LT1

Ohh, the LT1 front end looks better than the SS, too and you lose the gigantic spoiler which is nice.

I go back and forth on the LT1 verse SS bumper appearance, based purely on the color. I agree on the spoiler too…. I hated the SS and ZL1 spoilers on my previous 6th Gens.

One of my favorite things about the LT1 wo/ splitter is being able to zip in and out of most parking lots that have steep entry inclines.

[keep_hope_alive]

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

Those extra coolers are one of the reasons why I prefer the LT1…. for the reason you mentioned above. At ~ 5000 miles on my ZL1 they had some pretty decent dings, from what I’m assuming where mainly bugs. With that said, I haven’t seen many posts on those coolers failing, so they seem to be pretty robust.

Since this is my new daily I will put it through it's paces and experience reliability of these extra components. We'll certainly find out how robust these things are. One neat benefit is they may actually help in the winter by melting snow around the front tires... or they will partially melt snow and just make ice when it's 10 or 20 below zero. I suspect I'll be driving my 4x4 Ranger more often than I expect . Extreme cold is really hard on vehicles, but my Toyotas and Hondas have handled it with no issues. I think this is a really well built vehicle that can take a lot more than my sedans.

The extra coolers seem like extra failure points, which was another reason I was leaning toward the LT1. The car had to be a V8 so it was always down to the two choices. Having to buy a second set of wheels and winter tires is another hidden cost for the SS (if you drive it all seasons). The interior tech was the final deciding factor for me, the 8" screen and LCD gauge cluster is awesome.

[95 imp]

Originally Posted by keep_hope_alive

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The SS has the same air curtain slits.

LOL- I haven't looked at the SS. I figured they were accomplishing something similar with the aux. rad. exhaust.

[Aquarius]

Originally Posted by 95 imp

HUH???

Another example is you can not get magnetic ride control on an LT1, so any suspension that would require the interface for MRC (that you can get on an SS) you can not use on an LT1. As for engine modifications, None pop into my head at the moment, but as soon as I remember one I will let you know.

Also, take your face out of your hands, you look stupid.

[95 imp]

Originally Posted by keep_hope_alive

The interior tech was the final deciding factor for me, the 8" screen and LCD gauge cluster is awesome.

The tech pack gets you the 8" screen. Another $400 (+/-) and I was able to get the SS cluster.

Having both the V6 and the SS clusters, each one has it's advantages. I was disappointed that the SS unit didn't display similar. For example, the V6 cluster gives specific oil temp numerically. The SS shows a vague bar graph thingie. The SS cluster does give you more info though.

[LT1ornothing]

Originally Posted by Aquarius

Another example is you can not get magnetic ride control on an LT1, so any suspension that would require the interface for MRC (that you can get on an SS) you can not use on an LT1. As for engine modifications, None pop into my head at the moment, but as soon as I remember one I will let you know.

Also, take your face out of your hands, you look stupid.

Oh No! Heaven's sake! The avalability of MRC and different rear brakes. The Achilles heel of modding a 6th gen camaro. No one on this thread looks more stupid than you spectacularly failing at your attempts to make a mountain out of a mole hill. I can't wait to read what nonsense you spew next concerning all those engine mods YOU KNOW about that are possible on the SS but not the LT1.

[Wyzz Kydd]

If you want a stripped down car with more of a drag focus, the LT1 is a bargain.

If you would like more goodies, perhaps an upgraded suspension, brakes, that sort of thing, the SS is the way to go.

If you want to buy an LT1 and turn it into an SS then no, that's not an economically sound decision, better to just buy the SS.

The same for the 1LE, better to buy the package than try to replicate it.

[LTfun]

I picked the LT1. I think the front end looks better and the fact that a lot of folks will assume it's a v6 is plus in my book. It's my daily and will see snow, so I saw the narrower square setup as an advantage. I typically buy wider aftermarket wheels (and tend to dislike staggered setups) for my cars anyway so this allowed to not waste money on a set of winter wheels. There's a lot I prefer about the LT1 but the reality for many is it's, hard to get all the options you want without some options you don't. Good luck

[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by Aquarius

Another example is you can not get magnetic ride control on an LT1, so any suspension that would require the interface for MRC (that you can get on an SS) you can not use on an LT1. As for engine modifications, None pop into my head at the moment, but as soon as I remember one I will let you know.

Also, take your face out of your hands, you look stupid.

Do I remember correctly that you have a 1SS with a dealer installed suspension upgrade? Is that upgrade Non MRC? If so, can it be upgraded to MRC?

Is it possible for the LT1 to be upgraded like yours?

Asking for a friend…

[95 imp]

Originally Posted by Aquarius

Another example is you can not get magnetic ride control on an LT1, so any suspension that would require the interface for MRC (that you can get on an SS) you can not use on an LT1. As for engine modifications, None pop into my head at the moment, but as soon as I remember one I will let you know.

Also, take your face out of your hands, you look stupid.

I can't believe I fell for this trap!

You caught me...

All SS Camaros can be upgraded to MRC with the snap of the fingers....

[Wyzz Kydd]

Man, these LT1 owners can be touchy when you start talking about what their cars can and can't do.

[LT1ornothing]

Originally Posted by Wyzz Kydd

Man, these LT1 owners can be touchy when you start talking about what their cars can and can't do.

And some of the SS owners are really reaching with their absurd and untrue claims about LT1s being any less able to mod than a SS. It goes both ways champ.

[Aquarius]

Originally Posted by Chutzpah

Do I remember correctly that you have a 1SS with a dealer installed suspension upgrade? Is that upgrade Non MRC? If so, can it be upgraded to MRC?

Is it possible for the LT1 to be upgraded like yours?

Asking for a friend…

I got the 1LE Spec Suspension Package. It upgrades the suspension of an SS Camaro to that of the 1LE package, without having to get the actual, full, $7000.00 package. The Package is listed as option FE4. FE4 is the suspension a ZL1 (non-1LE) has. This is only available to Camaros that have the MRC (magnetic ride control) because the 1LE comes with MRC.

I am not certain what suspension system comes on an LT1, but this is exactly what I was talking about -- LT1 is a mash up of parts and it could very well be it shares a suspension with the LT models. Regardless, you can *NOT get get a 2022 or 2023 LT1 with MRC, so no, you unfortunately can not use the 1LE suspension upgrade.

[Chutzpah]

Originally Posted by Aquarius

I got the 1LE Spec Suspension Package. It upgrades the suspension of an SS Camaro to that of the 1LE package, without having to get the actual, full, $7000.00 package. The Package is listed as option FE4. FE4 is the suspension a ZL1 (non-1LE) has. This is only available to Camaros that have the MRC (magnetic ride control) because the 1LE comes with MRC.

I am not certain what suspension system comes on an LT1, but this is exactly what I was talking about -- LT1 is a mash up of parts and it could very well be it shares a suspension with the LT models. Regardless, you can *NOT get get a 2022 or 2023 LT1 with MRC, so no, you unfortunately can not use the 1LE suspension upgrade.

Alrighty then… but you may want to check out this link before you say anything else. https://accessories.chevrolet.com/se...tegoryId=12009

The prices for parts on this site are pretty steep and can be had cheaper. The LT1 has the base SS suspension, it’s as simple as that. It can be upgraded just like your car, minus a MRC calibration.