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05-30-2013, 09:41 AM
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Radiator support removed for ZL1 conversion?
So I had the body shop install the Zl1 front end instead of doing it myself, The guy said he had to take off the platic piece at the bottom to get the lower grill to fit. The piece I am talking about it the piece you have to cut if/when you install the ADM race scoop (I will post a pic tonight if it helps).
Edit: I think this is the radiator support, but I could be wrong. Is this normal for the ZL1 conversion, or should I put that piece back on, it just seems like the lower fascia support should be attached to that. I also have left over screws and clips so I am assuming they probably g ot that.
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05-30-2013, 09:48 AM
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looking at the parts diagram I am pretty certain it was the radiator support he took off, so I am assuming I am gonna want to put that back on, not sure why he said it wouldnt fit with it on.
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05-30-2013, 09:56 AM
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Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009
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Pics?
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05-30-2013, 11:23 AM
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Im at work, i'll take some tonight when I get home.
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05-30-2013, 06:49 PM
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This thing, do I really need it on there? It doesn't seem super sturdy by any means
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05-30-2013, 08:53 PM
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 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jan 2013
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It is normal to cut some off each side or it will hit the lower grille. Not sure if you need the whole thing on there. I just cut about 6 inches on each side if I remember correctly. Here is a video
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05-30-2013, 09:14 PM
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Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008
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Good find.
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05-30-2013, 10:16 PM
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Thanks, can I get this thing back on without taking off the whole front bumper after I cut it is the question, I don't really want to take the bumper back off
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05-30-2013, 10:30 PM
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Drives: 2010 CGM ZL1 clone/13 Silverado HD Join Date: Mar 2009
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I put my ZL1 nose on without cutting those ends off. They fold back and flex enough to get the nose on.
I thought by leaving them in place, it would keep any debris from further blowing in thru the grille into the engine bay or fender well.
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05-31-2013, 11:51 AM
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Yeah I am assuming he didnt try very hard, I will try to get up under there this weekend and see if I can put it back on without taking the nose off. I just wanted to make sure the radiator wasnt gonna fall out or something lol.
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07-15-2013, 06:07 PM
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So I never put this thing back on. Does anyone see this causing issues not having it on?
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07-16-2013, 09:11 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013
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I left mine on but cut the ends off so the new bumper would fit. No subsequent problems.
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