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jrhagen · 06-22-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Front Runner

Unless it's a huge cost difference, I would go with the ZL1.

Is $20K huge?

BullF-16 · 06-23-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I haven't seen a modded SS on this forum that can compete with any modded ZL1,plus the drive train on the ZL1 is a lot stronger than the SS.

LMAO!

Unreal · 06-23-2014, 02:57 PM

If starting from scratch go ZL1. Just a better platform to build off of.

2010SSRSM6 · 06-23-2014, 04:40 PM

I ordered # 162 of the '12 ZL1's. When the first ZL1 came in and hit the dyno, it put down 460ish rwhp (auto). My Cam and header SS was putting down 470rwhp. After the Maggie, I'm right @ 600rwhp. After all my mods, I'm still $10k less invested in my fully loaded '10 than I would have been in the ZL1 before any mods.

Unless you can find a used ZL1 and get a killer deal on selling your SS, it isn't a good financial move to "trade up" to a ZL1. If you want a better looking car with more room to grow, that is a different story. But you are still blower limited on a ZL1, unless you are willing to pull it off and go a different route.

All that being said, I was going to make the move from my M6 SS to an A6 ZL1 to improve my times on the drag strip and would have had my dealership not tried to screw me with a "Market Adjustment".

2010SSRSM6 · 06-23-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

The ZL1 has a stronger drivetrain than the SS,if you can swing it get the ZL1.

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I haven't seen a modded SS on this forum that can compete with any modded ZL1,plus the drive train on the ZL1 is a lot stronger than the SS.

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Originally Posted by Baer383

My other post has a lot of merit to it.

Someone didn't stay at a holiday inn express last night.

mcdoogle6969 · 06-23-2014, 05:33 PM

Well, with all my mods + the purchase of my Camaro I'm right around the range it would have cost me to buy a ZL1, and I'm making MUCH more power than one.

Mr. Nasty · 06-23-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I haven't seen a modded SS on this forum that can compete with any modded ZL1,plus the drive train on the ZL1 is a lot stronger than the SS.

At SGMP 1/4 mile my 633 RWHP SS and your 754 RWHP ZL1?????

Baer383 · 06-23-2014, 07:54 PM

It is nice to see SS owners get pissy when a better platform to modify shows up,you guys bitch like hens,I'm out play nice.

Mr. Nasty · 06-23-2014, 08:07 PM

LOL not pissy. What makes you say they can't compete??? As far as platform it come at a cost. My platform has served me well. You have a 121 more HP that should almost make it fair for you LOL

BullF-16 · 06-23-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

It is nice to see SS owners get pissy when a better platform to modify shows up,you guys bitch like hens,I'm out play nice.

Buh Bye....

10aSSee D · 06-23-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

It is nice to see SS owners get pissy when a better platform to modify shows up,you guys bitch like hens,I'm out play nice.

Come on dude you are starting to sound like a vette owner

Mr. Nasty · 06-23-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 10aSSee D

Come on dude you are starting to sound like a vette owner

jrhagen · 06-23-2014, 08:39 PM

Apparently, he doesn't know what he needs to know when he needs to know it.

Mr. Nasty · 06-23-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BullF-16

Buh Bye....

Hey man did you just do a new build on you car?

06-23-2014, 02:57 PM	#31
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	If starting from scratch go ZL1. Just a better platform to build off of. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

06-23-2014, 04:40 PM	#32
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	I ordered # 162 of the '12 ZL1's. When the first ZL1 came in and hit the dyno, it put down 460ish rwhp (auto). My Cam and header SS was putting down 470rwhp. After the Maggie, I'm right @ 600rwhp. After all my mods, I'm still $10k less invested in my fully loaded '10 than I would have been in the ZL1 before any mods. Unless you can find a used ZL1 and get a killer deal on selling your SS, it isn't a good financial move to "trade up" to a ZL1. If you want a better looking car with more room to grow, that is a different story. But you are still blower limited on a ZL1, unless you are willing to pull it off and go a different route. All that being said, I was going to make the move from my M6 SS to an A6 ZL1 to improve my times on the drag strip and would have had my dealership not tried to screw me with a "Market Adjustment". __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

06-23-2014, 05:33 PM	#34
mcdoogle6969 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2008 Heritage 300C Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,911	Well, with all my mods + the purchase of my Camaro I'm right around the range it would have cost me to buy a ZL1, and I'm making MUCH more power than one. __________________ BUILD THREAD

06-23-2014, 07:54 PM	#36
Baer383 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Ashen Gray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 668	It is nice to see SS owners get pissy when a better platform to modify shows up,you guys bitch like hens,I'm out play nice. __________________ I don't have to know everything,I just need to know,what I need to know,when I need to know it! MODS, a lot of money,a lot of parts,a lot of time,a lot of patience. 754 RWHP 747 RWTQ 93 Octane http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347243

06-23-2014, 08:07 PM	#37
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	LOL not pissy. What makes you say they can't compete??? As far as platform it come at a cost. My platform has served me well. You have a 121 more HP that should almost make it fair for you LOL __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

06-23-2014, 08:39 PM	#41
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Apparently, he doesn't know what he needs to know when he needs to know it.