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texasyankee · 02-16-2010, 12:30 AM

I know that the lower grille on the SS and V6 models is different, but I was wondering if they are interchangeable? (The bumpers are different as well so I have a feeling they aren't the same size.) I've been thinking about getting a heritage grille for my 1LT/RS, but I'm not sure how it would look with the stock lower grille. It looks to me that the heritage grille was designed to go with the SS.

5thGenOwner · 02-16-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by texasyankee

I know that the lower grille on the SS and V6 models is different, but I was wondering if they are interchangeable? (The bumpers are different as well so I have a feeling they aren't the same size.) I've been thinking about getting a heritage grille for my 1LT/RS, but I'm not sure how it would look with the stock lower grille. It looks to me that the heritage grille was designed to go with the SS.

I was thinking that too; but instead they decided to make it an aftermarket. They didn't want to make such a 'radical' difference between the trims. (not that I consider it radical)

No clue if the lower grill is interchangeable, my guess would be no as well.

Sir Nuke · 02-16-2010, 07:44 AM

as far as I know, when you buy a heritage grill, all you get is the upper grill, not the lower. adn no, teh lower grills are not interchangable, they are different sizes, the SS lower grill is taller, height wise.

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2010, 08:09 AM

I am not even sure if you could take out the lower grill, I think it is actually part of the bumper. And yes the SS and V6 lower grills are completely different in size and shape..even if you could remove them they would not be interchangable.

i am still debating the heritage grill for our Camaro.. Sometimes I look at it and like it and others I am not sure, I think if they had kept the origional 3 slot design over the parking lights I would like it better, but I do like the stock grill. so I guess I will just keep it.

Bone · 02-16-2010, 08:55 AM

Can anybody post pics of both, the V6 side by side with the V8 so we can see the actual differences.

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bone

Can anybody post pics of both, the V6 side by side with the V8 so we can see the actual differences.

here ya go, Yellow is V6 Orange is V8

skuttduck · 02-16-2010, 09:52 AM

It sure looks removable to me.

V8 front Grilles

V6 front Grilles

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

It sure looks removable to me.

cool, I haven't looked that close to mine, i wonder if the V6 is the same as the V8 that you show.

skuttduck · 02-16-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyman 08

cool, I haven't looked that close to mine, i wonder if the V6 is the same as the V8 that you show.

Little quick on the reply there. I edited it and linked to the v6 from the parts catalog I found. There's a few missing diagrams but has been helping.

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

Little quick on the reply there. I edited it and linked to the v6 from the parts catalog I found. There's a few missing diagrams but has been helping.

thanks

02-16-2010, 12:30 AM	#1
texasyankee Drives: 2010 1LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 13 View My Garage	Lower grille question I know that the lower grille on the SS and V6 models is different, but I was wondering if they are interchangeable? (The bumpers are different as well so I have a feeling they aren't the same size.) I've been thinking about getting a heritage grille for my 1LT/RS, but I'm not sure how it would look with the stock lower grille. It looks to me that the heritage grille was designed to go with the SS.

02-16-2010, 07:44 AM	#3
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,680 View My Garage	as far as I know, when you buy a heritage grill, all you get is the upper grill, not the lower. adn no, teh lower grills are not interchangable, they are different sizes, the SS lower grill is taller, height wise. __________________

02-16-2010, 08:09 AM	#4
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I am not even sure if you could take out the lower grill, I think it is actually part of the bumper. And yes the SS and V6 lower grills are completely different in size and shape..even if you could remove them they would not be interchangable. i am still debating the heritage grill for our Camaro.. Sometimes I look at it and like it and others I am not sure, I think if they had kept the origional 3 slot design over the parking lights I would like it better, but I do like the stock grill. so I guess I will just keep it. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

02-16-2010, 08:55 AM	#5
Bone 2SS RJT OWNER/OPERATOR Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Currently on the 3rd Rock. Temporarily Posts: 540 View My Garage	Can anybody post pics of both, the V6 side by side with the V8 so we can see the actual differences. __________________ Fly low and Avoid the radar!

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02-16-2010, 09:52 AM	#7
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,529	It sure looks removable to me. V8 front Grilles V6 front Grilles