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mgue67 · 01-30-2014, 09:06 PM

Does a belly pan help keep the engine clean? My convertible seems to pick up a lot of road grit in the engine compartment. Do you guys with a belly pans see the same thing?

BAD ZL1 · 01-30-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mgue67

Does a belly pan help keep the engine clean? My convertible seems to pick up a lot of road grit in the engine compartment. Do you guys with a belly pans see the same thing?

I think you are correct. I have the pan on my coupe and it stays very clean. Caveat, I have never driven in water or rain but it is dusty and dry as hell where I live in Cali. Still stays spotless.

ernie scar · 01-30-2014, 10:12 PM

I copied this from a ZL1 spec sheet. Hope this helps

Belly pans—Under-car aerodynamics are vital for high-performance handling, and the ZL1 has two separate belly pans—one below the engine cradle, the other behind the engine assembly—to help reduce turbulence beneath the vehicle. Transmission-cooling is upgraded at the same time, thanks to NACA-style ducts designed into the rear belly pan.

joes407 · 01-30-2014, 10:12 PM

Belly pan is to keep the wind from causing lift as it comes under the car. Strictly performance aerodynamics not intended to keep motor clean. Verts dont require it as they are speed limited to 150mph. Every oil change a bunch of leaves and bout half dozen cigarette filters come out of my belly pan, its kind of a catchall

el ess A · 01-30-2014, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joes407

Verts dont require it as they are speed limited to 150mph.

Probably more to do with the extra bracing present that doesn't facilitate ease of mounting the belly pan as intended than any speed limitations.

*The_Blur* · 01-30-2014, 10:45 PM

Any change in cleanliness is collateral to its aerodynamic benefit. That being said, I've heard that it does get much cleaner under there after being installed.

A belly pan is on my list of future mods.

2012-1822 · 01-30-2014, 11:31 PM

I really think it does help keep it clean.

BAD ZL1 · 01-30-2014, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

I really think it does help keep it clean.

Me too....

Deke736 · 01-31-2014, 05:18 AM

I'd have to say I've noticed it too. While it isn't the purpose of the belly pan, I would have to say that it's a nice I unintended benefit!

AMMUSCLE · 01-31-2014, 05:29 AM

Has anyone tried installing a belly pan on a vert, or should In say moding one to make it fit around or over the bracing.

kaamacat · 01-31-2014, 06:14 AM

I saw (2) mentioned above, yet, I only have one large that runs from front radiator to just behind the oil-filter/block end... nothing under the trans (although would be hard since the cats extend downward below the level-base of the frame. Possibly LSA specific.

Does also help keep any flying debris from punching up into a line and such. (Now I have noticed you do end up with more captured dirt/dust on the lower flywheel area most likely because of the captured area). Overall I always prefer it, and was said does assist with the overall aerodynamics as intended.

Stephen12ZL1 · 01-31-2014, 06:34 AM

I can see how the belly pan would definitely keep the engine compartment cleaner even though this was not its intended purpose.

mgue67 · 01-31-2014, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the responses. I plan to work with a local fabricator to craft something. If anyone has a belly pan on their convertible please post some pictures.

01pewterz28 · 01-31-2014, 03:35 PM

I don't have a ZL1 but I do have the belly pan installed and my engine compartment is 100% cleaner.

01-30-2014, 09:06 PM	#1
mgue67 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 48	Belly Pan – Cleaner Engine? Does a belly pan help keep the engine clean? My convertible seems to pick up a lot of road grit in the engine compartment. Do you guys with a belly pans see the same thing?

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ernie scar Drives: Chevy/Dodge/Ford Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: thunder bay Posts: 131	I copied this from a ZL1 spec sheet. Hope this helps Belly pans—Under-car aerodynamics are vital for high-performance handling, and the ZL1 has two separate belly pans—one below the engine cradle, the other behind the engine assembly—to help reduce turbulence beneath the vehicle. Transmission-cooling is upgraded at the same time, thanks to NACA-style ducts designed into the rear belly pan. __________________ They say money can’t buy happiness; well they never drove a Camaro. A Corvette engine and a Cadillac suspension stuffed into a Camaro, that’s what I’m talking about!

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01-31-2014, 05:18 AM	#9
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I'd have to say I've noticed it too. While it isn't the purpose of the belly pan, I would have to say that it's a nice I unintended benefit! __________________

01-30-2014, 10:12 PM	#4
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	Belly pan is to keep the wind from causing lift as it comes under the car. Strictly performance aerodynamics not intended to keep motor clean. Verts dont require it as they are speed limited to 150mph. Every oil change a bunch of leaves and bout half dozen cigarette filters come out of my belly pan, its kind of a catchall

01-31-2014, 05:29 AM	#10
AMMUSCLE Drives: 2013 ZL1 VERT M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 346	Has anyone tried installing a belly pan on a vert, or should In say moding one to make it fit around or over the bracing. __________________ JANNETTY RACING 750 ROUGH IDLE CAM PACKAGE (681 RWHP & 643 RWTQ) = 783 CRANK HP & 740 CRANK TQ

01-31-2014, 06:14 AM	#11
kaamacat Drives: 2018 ZL1/1LE Red Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 321	I saw (2) mentioned above, yet, I only have one large that runs from front radiator to just behind the oil-filter/block end... nothing under the trans (although would be hard since the cats extend downward below the level-base of the frame. Possibly LSA specific. Does also help keep any flying debris from punching up into a line and such. (Now I have noticed you do end up with more captured dirt/dust on the lower flywheel area most likely because of the captured area). Overall I always prefer it, and was said does assist with the overall aerodynamics as intended. __________________ BobR 2018 ZL1 1LE (Red) - New Dec 2017 2015 ViperGT (Gunmetal w/Red stripes) 2013 ZR1 Anniversary 2014 ZL1 - BrightYellow, 6sp 2011 Porsche GT3RS - White w/red graphics 2009 Porsche C2S 2001 Ferrari 360

01-31-2014, 06:34 AM	#12
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	I can see how the belly pan would definitely keep the engine compartment cleaner even though this was not its intended purpose. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

01-31-2014, 02:24 PM	#13
mgue67 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 48	Thanks for the responses. I plan to work with a local fabricator to craft something. If anyone has a belly pan on their convertible please post some pictures.

01-31-2014, 03:35 PM	#14
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	I don't have a ZL1 but I do have the belly pan installed and my engine compartment is 100% cleaner. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT