SS 1LE 2 ZL1 1LE

kayla72911 · 03-22-2021, 09:04 PM

I currently have a naturally aspirated SS 1LE making around 490whp and 480wtrq
I am considering switching from this to a ZL1 1LR.
Has anyone here made the switch? If so, any advice or thoughts?
Would be my DD
I don't care about ride comfort
Won't see much track time, but lots of mountains and canyons
Plenty of room to open her up where I live

PROMETHEUS · 03-23-2021, 07:08 AM

Well you certainly won't regret the upgrade to the 1LE.

Nightfall ss1le · 03-23-2021, 01:14 PM

I made that swap a few months ago & have no regrets. I honestly think from a dig my SS would’ve been really close through a 1/4 mile, but from higher speeds you’ll really notice the extra power of the ZL1. FWIW, you won’t notice a significant upgrade as far as handling on the streets & you’ll lose some top end with the ZLE vs a regular ZL1. I’ll give you an advance warning on the tires too... they suck for anything except warm/hot, dry roads. I thought the SS 1LE tires were bad when cold until I tried driving this on cold streets lol. I daily mine & swapping to a more friendly street tire really helped for daily use.

dangjohnny · 03-23-2021, 03:00 PM

It is worth it. I had a 2SS 1LE and now a zl1 1LE. The zle is an amazing car and the ride isnt as bad as everyone says especially if you get street tires. I look forward to the ride after driving a Camry all day.

kayla72911 · 03-23-2021, 04:40 PM

Probably should have stated that I live in the desert.
So there are only 3 months where the average high is below 80. I've never had even the slightest annoyance when it comes to traction with 490whp once I changed to the BMR arms. Some slip if I go full gas in 1st above 10mph, but that is expected. I know the ZLE has a bigger traction problem, but just wanted to put that out there.
Alot of reviews say the tires on the ZLE are amazing. If you switch to a "DD friendly tire" is it a pretty big difference in terms of performance?

Scottyz · 03-23-2021, 06:31 PM

On the street when the tires are warm I think there is myself. I have PS4S on my ZLE.

03-22-2021, 09:04 PM	#1
kayla72911 Account Suspended Drives: 2021 ZLE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 49	SS 1LE 2 ZL1 1LE I currently have a naturally aspirated SS 1LE making around 490whp and 480wtrq I am considering switching from this to a ZL1 1LR. Has anyone here made the switch? If so, any advice or thoughts? Would be my DD I don't care about ride comfort Won't see much track time, but lots of mountains and canyons Plenty of room to open her up where I live

03-23-2021, 01:14 PM	#3
Nightfall ss1le Drives: 2020 A10 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 199 View My Garage	I made that swap a few months ago & have no regrets. I honestly think from a dig my SS would’ve been really close through a 1/4 mile, but from higher speeds you’ll really notice the extra power of the ZL1. FWIW, you won’t notice a significant upgrade as far as handling on the streets & you’ll lose some top end with the ZLE vs a regular ZL1. I’ll give you an advance warning on the tires too... they suck for anything except warm/hot, dry roads. I thought the SS 1LE tires were bad when cold until I tried driving this on cold streets lol. I daily mine & swapping to a more friendly street tire really helped for daily use. __________________ 2020 ZLE Roto-Fab dry 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE - 2" TSP catless headers, Pray Ported stock IM/TB, Rotofab dry, DSX FF kit, dyno tuned by Pray. SOLD

03-23-2021, 03:00 PM	#4
dangjohnny Drives: ‘21 ZL1 1LE 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Floribama Posts: 622	It is worth it. I had a 2SS 1LE and now a zl1 1LE. The zle is an amazing car and the ride isnt as bad as everyone says especially if you get street tires. I look forward to the ride after driving a Camry all day. __________________ ZL1 1LE Black - 6MT - PDR - Nav - Michelin PS4s

03-23-2021, 07:08 AM	#2
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Well you certainly won't regret the upgrade to the 1LE.

03-23-2021, 04:40 PM	#5
kayla72911 Account Suspended Drives: 2021 ZLE Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 49	Probably should have stated that I live in the desert. So there are only 3 months where the average high is below 80. I've never had even the slightest annoyance when it comes to traction with 490whp once I changed to the BMR arms. Some slip if I go full gas in 1st above 10mph, but that is expected. I know the ZLE has a bigger traction problem, but just wanted to put that out there. Alot of reviews say the tires on the ZLE are amazing. If you switch to a "DD friendly tire" is it a pretty big difference in terms of performance?

03-23-2021, 06:31 PM	#6
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	On the street when the tires are warm I think there is myself. I have PS4S on my ZLE.

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