ZL1 Super-Charger on a SS?

WarlockCamaro · 06-11-2019, 01:20 PM

Hey guys, your boy back at it again with another weird question! Okay ZL1 supercharger on a SS, is that even possible? I had a friend tell me this as a joke, but it really got me thinking if it's actually possible. There are used 2016-2018 ZL1 superchargers on sale that go for $2400-$3000, compared to new superchargers from other stores that go for $6000-$10000. I know some people put in the supercharger from the GEN 5 ZL1 in their GEN 5 SS and that it was simple to do. This may sound cheap as hell, and will seem really dumb to most, but if it's possible it may be a good, cheap way of getting a MASSIVE amount of power without making a hole in your bank account. I don't know it's just a idea and hey if it's possible and you guys agree I'd be down to do it and document the whole experience (installation, ride, etc. . .)

red_johnny · 06-11-2019, 01:24 PM

Its covered pretty well in the forced induction sections. Do a search and you will find everything you need to know. Short answer, yes with an adapter kit and a few other bits but you are going to be north of 3K by a good margin.

GearheadSS · 06-11-2019, 01:24 PM

Of course it's possible. There are shops that sell conversion kits with everything you need.

JCunningham · 06-11-2019, 01:26 PM

search the forced induction section. basically by the time you buy everything you have just as much as a better supercharger.

JCunningham · 06-11-2019, 01:27 PM

3 of us answered at the same time

LT4Greg · 06-11-2019, 01:50 PM

Yes it’s possible but expensive! ADM does conversions and has parts too. Your best bet would be a Edelbrock or Magnacharger though as these are in kit form and include everything needed for installation. Might be cheaper in the long run too as they designed these for bolt-on to work with the LT1 engine. The factory unit was designed for the LT4 with lower compression ratio and the heads are different too.

G2K · 06-11-2019, 03:08 PM

Its doable, I just did it in my SS 1LE made 630hp/650tq

There's tons of info on the Forced inductions sections.
Please note that its not cheap (even tho that's a subjective word) It's CHEAPER than alternative yeah, but you still will be $5-7K in even tho you get the blower for 2K... kits to install cost $3.5k-4K and that's not including labor or tune... Its a great blower, they actually give better results on a SS vs an actual ZL1 because of compression HOWEVER the ZL1 being forged pistons and have better fueling their limit is alot higher than what the SS can make.

I make more power than a ZL1 on less PSI and all I have is Flex Fuel, headers and intake @ 8PSI

If you want go give my IG @Blackmamba_1LE a look you can see my build.

Need4Camaro · 06-11-2019, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G2K

Its doable, I just did it in my SS 1LE made 630hp/650tq

There's tons of info on the Forced inductions sections.
Please note that its not cheap (even tho that's a subjective word) It's CHEAPER than alternative yeah, but you still will be $5-7K in even tho you get the blower for 2K... kits to install cost $3.5k-4K and that's not including labor or tune... Its a great blower, they actually give better results on a SS vs an actual ZL1 because of compression HOWEVER the ZL1 being forged pistons and have better fueling their limit is alot higher than what the SS can make.

I make more power than a ZL1 on less PSI and all I have is Flex Fuel, headers and intake @ 8PSI

If you want go give my IG @Blackmamba_1LE a look you can see my build.

Just curious, can the LT1 run 8 PSI reliably?

LT4Greg · 06-11-2019, 07:28 PM

That’s what I was wondering too!

7LitreC5 · 06-11-2019, 07:55 PM

I was just going to research this question since I'll be selling the stock SC off of my ZL1 in a month or so.

7LitreC5 · 06-11-2019, 07:56 PM

I am running 8psi on the LT1 in my Stingray. I have had no issues at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Need4Camaro

Just curious, can the LT1 run 8 PSI reliably?

Infamus · 06-12-2019, 05:38 AM

get a Whipple or Maggie in the end its the same cost and you dont have to look for missing nuts and bolts...

I did the same cost analysis when I put the SC on my grand sport in the end the cost was about the same +/- a couple hundred bucks.

LT4Greg · 06-12-2019, 07:54 AM

Agree Infamus! ��

Umbriel · 06-12-2019, 07:56 AM

I went procharger route. I do not like PD blowers.

06-11-2019, 01:20 PM	#1
WarlockCamaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40	ZL1 Super-Charger on a SS? Hey guys, your boy back at it again with another weird question! Okay ZL1 supercharger on a SS, is that even possible? I had a friend tell me this as a joke, but it really got me thinking if it's actually possible. There are used 2016-2018 ZL1 superchargers on sale that go for $2400-$3000, compared to new superchargers from other stores that go for $6000-$10000. I know some people put in the supercharger from the GEN 5 ZL1 in their GEN 5 SS and that it was simple to do. This may sound cheap as hell, and will seem really dumb to most, but if it's possible it may be a good, cheap way of getting a MASSIVE amount of power without making a hole in your bank account. I don't know it's just a idea and hey if it's possible and you guys agree I'd be down to do it and document the whole experience (installation, ride, etc. . .)

06-11-2019, 01:26 PM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	search the forced induction section. basically by the time you buy everything you have just as much as a better supercharger. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

06-11-2019, 01:27 PM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	3 of us answered at the same time __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

06-11-2019, 01:50 PM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Yes it’s possible but expensive! ADM does conversions and has parts too. Your best bet would be a Edelbrock or Magnacharger though as these are in kit form and include everything needed for installation. Might be cheaper in the long run too as they designed these for bolt-on to work with the LT1 engine. The factory unit was designed for the LT4 with lower compression ratio and the heads are different too. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-11-2019, 03:08 PM	#7
G2K @Blackmamba_1LE Drives: 2017 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: South Florida Posts: 740	Its doable, I just did it in my SS 1LE made 630hp/650tq There's tons of info on the Forced inductions sections. Please note that its not cheap (even tho that's a subjective word) It's CHEAPER than alternative yeah, but you still will be $5-7K in even tho you get the blower for 2K... kits to install cost $3.5k-4K and that's not including labor or tune... Its a great blower, they actually give better results on a SS vs an actual ZL1 because of compression HOWEVER the ZL1 being forged pistons and have better fueling their limit is alot higher than what the SS can make. I make more power than a ZL1 on less PSI and all I have is Flex Fuel, headers and intake @ 8PSI If you want go give my IG @Blackmamba_1LE a look you can see my build. __________________ OG: Pray Perf FBO ET:11.5 @119 THEN:LT4 SC, E85 + Meth :10.6 @135 NOW: H/C Whipple 416ci

06-11-2019, 01:24 PM	#2
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	Its covered pretty well in the forced induction sections. Do a search and you will find everything you need to know. Short answer, yes with an adapter kit and a few other bits but you are going to be north of 3K by a good margin.

06-11-2019, 01:24 PM	#3
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,970 View My Garage	Of course it's possible. There are shops that sell conversion kits with everything you need.

06-11-2019, 07:28 PM	#9
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	That’s what I was wondering too! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-11-2019, 07:55 PM	#10
7LitreC5 Drives: 18 Tahoe RST, 19 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 327	I was just going to research this question since I'll be selling the stock SC off of my ZL1 in a month or so.

06-12-2019, 05:38 AM	#12
Infamus Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: FL Posts: 345	get a Whipple or Maggie in the end its the same cost and you dont have to look for missing nuts and bolts... I did the same cost analysis when I put the SC on my grand sport in the end the cost was about the same +/- a couple hundred bucks.

06-12-2019, 07:54 AM	#13
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Agree Infamus! �� __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

06-12-2019, 07:56 AM	#14
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	I went procharger route. I do not like PD blowers.

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