If you were to do it all over again - Mod the SS vs Buying ZL1 - Page 12

arpad_m · 10-30-2022, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wtgrantham

I might be in the minority but I prefer the looks of the SS over ZL1. That front end and hood scoop just don’t do it for me. I had a Z but just went for an SS 1LE this time

Same here, welcome to the minority

JTS · 10-30-2022, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Same here, welcome to the minority

Opposite end of the race track here
Had a 2022 SS , and should of just spent a nickel more , and got the ZL1 , so sold the SS , in on my ZL1 . Haven't looked back.

Aragorn · 10-30-2022, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Wtgrantham

I might be in the minority but I prefer the looks of the SS over ZL1. That front end and hood scoop just don’t do it for me. I had a Z but just went for an SS 1LE this time

SS1LE in my opinion is the best looking of all!

Camden45 · 10-30-2022, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JTS

Opposite end of the race track here
Had a 2022 SS , and should of just spent a nickel more , and got the ZL1 , so sold the SS , in on my ZL1 . Haven't looked back.

A nickel stands for about $15k-20k extra nowadays

? Whew, inflation is much worse than I thought.

adamjwilson · 10-31-2022, 06:42 AM

Mod the SS which I am doing- for $15-25K I can add headers, cam, pistons, and a much better supercharger than the GM version (Whipple or Maggie) and still have some cash in my pocket.

LT1ornothing · 10-31-2022, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by adamjwilson

Mod the SS which I am doing- for $15-25K I can add headers, cam, pistons, and a much better supercharger than the GM version (Whipple or Maggie) and still have some cash in my pocket.

Ditto, on the ultra budget version of this, without forged internals. Install a good blower kit on, upgrade the fuel system, keep the boost reasonable low and the octane reasonably high and have fun.

LT1ornothing · 10-31-2022, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Camden45

A nickel stands for about $15k-20k extra nowadays

? Whew, inflation is much worse than I thought.

Seriously, those new nickels sure look a whole lot more like quarters to me, but have at it Hoss.

UnknownJinX · 11-02-2022, 01:06 PM

If money is not an issue here, I would go ZL1.

I am not a car mod person, and well, that factory warranty is worth something when you need it.

FRANK121 · 11-02-2022, 02:23 PM

I had a 2011 SS with Whipple, Kooks header, full exhaust, CAI,CBI tuned and drag radials. Dynoed 646 at the rear wheels and consistently ran in the 10's but it handled like a pig and anything over 150 would scare the crap out of you (floating comes to mind)
My 2022 ZL1 might not have the same throw you back feeling but it's close. When it comes to handling there is no comparison!

arpad_m · 11-02-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FRANK121

I had a 2011 SS with Whipple, Kooks header, full exhaust, CAI,CBI tuned and drag radials. Dynoed 646 at the rear wheels and consistently ran in the 10's but it handled like a pig and anything over 150 would scare the crap out of you (floating comes to mind)
My 2022 ZL1 might not have the same throw you back feeling but it's close. When it comes to handling there is no comparison!

You are comparing a 5th gen SS to a 6th gen ZL1. Unlike your 2011, the 6th gen SS is built on the same architecture and is very, very good, even in terms of handling (and especially in 1LE form).

LT1ornothing · 11-02-2022, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

You are comparing a 5th gen SS to a 6th gen ZL1. Unlike your 2011, the 6th gen SS is built on the same architecture and is very, very good, even in terms of handling (and especially in 1LE form).

Agreed with Arpad, a 5th gen SS or ZL1 handles terrible when compared to a 6th gen SS or 6th gen ZL1.

2023ZL1 · 11-02-2022, 06:06 PM

IMHO; ZL1 BECAUSE IT'S FORGED, MORE POTENTIAL AND VALUE PER MOD.

LT1ornothing · 11-02-2022, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2023ZL1

IMHO; ZL1 BECAUSE IT'S FORGED, MORE POTENTIAL AND VALUE PER MOD.

If you can afford it, got to pay to play.

WillyZ83 · 11-02-2022, 08:46 PM

What’s these guys just said. The base of the zl1 is solid. So much power to be made from that platform.

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11-02-2022, 01:06 PM	#162
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	If money is not an issue here, I would go ZL1. I am not a car mod person, and well, that factory warranty is worth something when you need it. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

11-02-2022, 02:23 PM	#163
FRANK121 Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan, Missouri Posts: 653 View My Garage	I had a 2011 SS with Whipple, Kooks header, full exhaust, CAI,CBI tuned and drag radials. Dynoed 646 at the rear wheels and consistently ran in the 10's but it handled like a pig and anything over 150 would scare the crap out of you (floating comes to mind) My 2022 ZL1 might not have the same throw you back feeling but it's close. When it comes to handling there is no comparison! __________________ 2022 Black ZL1 RotoFab CAI, AWE Touring Edition Cat Back Exhaust. 665 Crank hp. est. and 660 Crank ft. lbs. est. Never been Dynoed

11-02-2022, 08:46 PM	#168
WillyZ83 Drives: 18 zl1 garnet red Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: TX Posts: 287	What’s these guys just said. The base of the zl1 is solid. So much power to be made from that platform. __________________ IG - @zl1_will 2022 zl1 740hp / 730tq stolen 2018 zl1 Maggie - 2" headers - flex fuel - lowside fuel ssytem - +30 injectors - cordes ice tank - spl rear linkage arms

10-31-2022, 06:42 AM	#159
adamjwilson Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS A10 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: FL Posts: 524	Mod the SS which I am doing- for $15-25K I can add headers, cam, pistons, and a much better supercharger than the GM version (Whipple or Maggie) and still have some cash in my pocket.

11-02-2022, 06:06 PM	#166
2023ZL1 BLACK 2019 ZL1 Drives: 2007 COBALT, 2019 CAMARO ZL1 Join Date: May 2022 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 109	IMHO; ZL1 BECAUSE IT'S FORGED, MORE POTENTIAL AND VALUE PER MOD.

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