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2010camarolt · 05-24-2012, 08:57 AM

im just gona add this link in here. Its another write up. He modified his existing absorber http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225095

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-24-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010camarolt

im just gona add this link in here. Its another write up. He modified his existing absorber http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225095

Yes but by reusing the old absorber you have to push up the diffuser 1 1/2" so you defeat the need, and lets see how the heat shields line up if your moveng one end of the opening?

vroomapunk · 05-24-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Yes but by reusing the old absorber you have to push up the diffuser 1 1/2" so you defeat the need, and lets see how the heat shields line up if your moveng one end of the opening?

What do you mean push the diffuser up 1 1/2 inches? How do the two absorbers differ?

I planned on using my OEM absorber, and having to drill a couple holes

Ray@RDS · 05-24-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

What do you mean push the diffuser up 1 1/2 inches? How do the two absorbers differ?

I planned on using my OEM absorber, and having to drill a couple holes

Your absorber will be fine, its some 11' and all10' my's that will have issues.
You still need the z28 brackets requardless of the year

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-24-2012, 01:25 PM

With the new absorber comes new brackets that get riveted to it, the brackets move the holes back 1/2" and down 1 1/2" so the diffuser mounts to them. see pic.

In the pic you can see the new diffuser and the old on on top.

bajamoon · 05-24-2012, 02:05 PM

Ofer how hard is the install with the correct absorber? Want to do this right and easy

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

vroomapunk · 05-24-2012, 02:10 PM

Thanks ray and ofer I appreciate it

R6P · 05-25-2012, 07:24 PM

Not to jack your thread Ofer, and I hope you don't mind me putting in my 3 cents... but I just finished installing the rear diffuser.

I used my '10 absorber, yes, you are correct that the locating tabs on each of the extension tabs are at different angles, but the end result is they are even across the bottom of the absorber. I just cut the locating tabs & drilled for a 2nd rivit.

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Each tab is marked "Outboard L", "Inboard L", "Inboard R", and "Outboard R"

I didn't have a template, that would have made it easier, but the cuts seem to run just about 1/4" above the lower body line. Some careful measuring and a steady hand with a dremel with a cut-off wheel worked well for me.

The extra hole in the picture is from a prior splash guard install.

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A view of the back of the fascia...

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And the outside...

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Hope this helps, and

Ofer for starting this thread!

vroomapunk · 05-25-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by R6P

Not to jack your thread Ofer, and I hope you don't mind me putting in my 3 cents... but I just finished installing the rear diffuser.

I used my '10 absorber, yes, you are correct that the locating tabs on each of the extension tabs are at different angles, but the end result is they are even across the bottom of the absorber. I just cut the locating tabs & drilled for a 2nd rivit.

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Each tab is marked "Outboard L", "Inboard L", "Inboard R", and "Outboard R"

I didn't have a template, that would have made it easier, but the cuts seem to run just about 1/4" above the lower body line. Some careful measuring and a steady hand with a dremel with a cut-off wheel worked well for me.

The extra hole in the picture is from a prior splash guard install.

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A view of the back of the fascia...

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And the outside...

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Hope this helps, and

Ofer for starting this thread!

Very clean, thanks for the pics!

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-25-2012, 07:40 PM

Looks good, there is always more than one way to skin a cat.

R6P · 05-25-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Looks good, there is always more than one way to skin a cat.

Thanks, you got me interested in this mod!

Caliman93230 · 06-08-2012, 08:43 PM

HELP

how do you remove the old diffuser? and do you need extra bolts for the zl1 diffuser thanks

Infinite-T · 06-08-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Caliman93230

HELP

how do you remove the old diffuser? and do you need extra bolts for the zl1 diffuser thanks

If you look thru this thread you posted in and this one at the link below, you will know everything you need to do the swap.

http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225095

Caliman93230 · 06-10-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

So i got the template from Ray@RDS its nice when ppl do it right, let me say its 100% on it all lined up and made drilling holes fast and on the money.

So here are some pics for you guys to see.

This is the template on the bumper.

And after drilling the holes

More to come later today.

Does ray have the template posted on ebay or something how can i buy one dont see a web link

05-24-2012, 08:57 AM	#267
2010camarolt Drives: Victory Red 1LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 2,173 View My Garage	im just gona add this link in here. Its another write up. He modified his existing absorber http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225095 __________________

05-24-2012, 01:25 PM	#271
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	With the new absorber comes new brackets that get riveted to it, the brackets move the holes back 1/2" and down 1 1/2" so the diffuser mounts to them. see pic. In the pic you can see the new diffuser and the old on on top. Attached Images

05-24-2012, 02:05 PM	#272
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Ofer how hard is the install with the correct absorber? Want to do this right and easy Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ My Build Thread http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...=1#post5036900 Maureen@Rodgers Chevrolet...The best prices and customer service period!!(734)676-9600 Gen5Diy.com.....http://www.gen5diy.com/ Wretched Motorsports..www.wretchedms.com/ Pedders USA...http://www.peddersusa.com/

05-24-2012, 02:10 PM	#273
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Thanks ray and ofer I appreciate it __________________

05-25-2012, 07:24 PM	#274
R6P Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quahog, Rhode Island Posts: 1,171	Not to jack your thread Ofer, and I hope you don't mind me putting in my 3 cents... but I just finished installing the rear diffuser. I used my '10 absorber, yes, you are correct that the locating tabs on each of the extension tabs are at different angles, but the end result is they are even across the bottom of the absorber. I just cut the locating tabs & drilled for a 2nd rivit. Each tab is marked "Outboard L", "Inboard L", "Inboard R", and "Outboard R" I didn't have a template, that would have made it easier, but the cuts seem to run just about 1/4" above the lower body line. Some careful measuring and a steady hand with a dremel with a cut-off wheel worked well for me. The extra hole in the picture is from a prior splash guard install. A view of the back of the fascia... And the outside... Hope this helps, and Ofer for starting this thread! __________________

05-25-2012, 07:40 PM	#276
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Looks good, there is always more than one way to skin a cat.

06-08-2012, 08:43 PM	#278
Caliman93230 Drives: LS3S/C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CALI Posts: 1,344	HELP how do you remove the old diffuser? and do you need extra bolts for the zl1 diffuser thanks __________________ MODS whipple 2.9L s/c, ADM race scoop, 600 rwhp 550 wrtq, .

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