Who has gone from SS 1LE to ZL1? - Page 4

TrackClub · 03-03-2019, 11:32 PM

Thanks Chris, thanks for your thoughts and feedback.
Ive heard from 2 Forum members that track ZL1 1LEs and they assure me there is nothing pronounced or noticable going on during longer runs. This mirrors feedback from a track friend with a ZL1.
Regardless, i appreciate your views.
If GM sticks a 500+ LT1 in a 2020 SS i may very well go with another SS 1LE. But if they dont i will likely spring for a ZL1 the good, the bad and the ugly of it as it may be lol!
Good luck with your build! Cheers!

Chris V · 03-04-2019, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TrackClub

Thanks Chris, thanks for your thoughts and feedback.
Ive heard from 2 Forum members that track ZL1 1LEs and they assure me there is nothing pronounced or noticable going on during longer runs. This mirrors feedback from a track friend with a ZL1.
Regardless, i appreciate your views.
If GM sticks a 500+ LT1 in a 2020 SS i may very well go with another SS 1LE. But if they dont i will likely spring for a ZL1 the good, the bad and the ugly of it as it may be lol!
Good luck with your build! Cheers!

You will certainly enjoy the power - it's pretty ridiculous what the jump from LT1 to LT4 power levels feels like. Good luck!

TrackClub · 03-04-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris V

You will certainly enjoy the power - it's pretty ridiculous what the jump from LT1 to LT4 power levels feels like. Good luck!

I must admit that's one of the reasons i am considering one

Thanks Chris!

Northtrack · 03-04-2019, 08:40 PM

Another data point FWIW....I managed to get 5 days in last fall after I got an 18 ZLE, with no heat issues at all. All days were cool and not summer hot, so that helped, and most of my track time is in the northeast so I don't expect any heat issues and/or power loss in the summer months. So far, seems like a very robust powertrain that drives lighter than the weight would suggest.

TrackClub · 03-05-2019, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Northtrack

Another data point FWIW....I managed to get 5 days in last fall after I got an 18 ZLE, with no heat issues at all. All days were cool and not summer hot, so that helped, and most of my track time is in the northeast so I don't expect any heat issues and/or power loss in the summer months. So far, seems like a very robust powertrain that drives lighter than the weight would suggest.

Thanks for your feedback! Appreciate it!

03-03-2019, 11:32 PM	#43
TrackClub Drives: 2020 SS 1LE (previous: 2017 SS 1LE) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada, eh! Posts: 5,091	Thanks Chris, thanks for your thoughts and feedback. Ive heard from 2 Forum members that track ZL1 1LEs and they assure me there is nothing pronounced or noticable going on during longer runs. This mirrors feedback from a track friend with a ZL1. Regardless, i appreciate your views. If GM sticks a 500+ LT1 in a 2020 SS i may very well go with another SS 1LE. But if they dont i will likely spring for a ZL1 the good, the bad and the ugly of it as it may be lol! Good luck with your build! Cheers!

03-04-2019, 08:40 PM	#46
Northtrack Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 50	Another data point FWIW....I managed to get 5 days in last fall after I got an 18 ZLE, with no heat issues at all. All days were cool and not summer hot, so that helped, and most of my track time is in the northeast so I don't expect any heat issues and/or power loss in the summer months. So far, seems like a very robust powertrain that drives lighter than the weight would suggest.

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