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Originally Posted by Idaho2018GTPremium
Two choices better than a 13/14 GT500: buy a lightly used low mileage alpha ZL1, or put a Whipple on the 1LE with low boost, 600 whp, both will have supercar handling and good power.
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Thanks for the suggestion. Price wise alpha ZL1’s that are priced the same as 13/14 GT500’s are the 17/18’s. I really don’t want to spend 50+ thousand and then drop another 3k on an oil pump since 17/18’s are susceptible to oil pump issues.
I’ve seen too many modded LT1’s on this board have issues. I just don’t think the GM platforms are as reliable as the Ford platforms once you begin to mod. If I did mod I believe a Heads Cam SS 1le would be one of the most fun cars but I just don’t think I want to deal with the maintenance of a heads cam car.
The other thing is I kind of miss having a “muscle” car. The alpha platform cars are so good that it gets boring driving them unless you’re on a race track. At least that’s how I personally feel. There’s just no drama when you put your foot down. I’m sure the ZL1 has more drama than the SS 1LE but I’d be willing to bet not as much as the s197 GT500.
I bought my SS 1le with the intention of doing 3-5 track days per year. First one is 6/1. I realize now I bought the wrong car because 99% of my driving is street driving. If the market picks back up this spring I’m going to try to sell the car before 6/1. I’m willing to take a small loss on the car but not the same size loss as trading it in. My heart is pretty set on the 13/14 GT500. I love higher HP cars. You can use the HP safely on an empty road but you can’t use the handling prowess of a car with high handling limits on the street. The GT500 was a bucket list car for me and I might kick myself down the road if I don’t scoop one up when I have the opportunity too.