'14-'15 1LE with ZL1 Rear Diffuser - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Aero_Sport_Concepts · 09-21-2014, 10:38 PM

Anyone out there change the Rear Diffuser to a ZL1 Diffuser. I know the sides extend down a little more than a Stock SS w/ NPP. Looking for pics and how the trim around the exhaust fits. Looks like a pretty simple change. Any input would be great.

J-vette · 09-23-2014, 10:57 AM

I was going to get the z/28 rear diffuser bc it looks better and it's painted, but I don't think you can buy it w/o buying the rest of the aero pkg. it's on the spring edition camaro also.

gmorcos37 · 10-01-2014, 07:54 AM

Yep, fit perfectly. No modifications necessary. Didn't buy exhaust heat shields either and all is well. I'll try to post some pics later.

gmorcos37 · 10-01-2014, 10:23 PM

Here's a pic on my 1LE.

Aero_Sport_Concepts · 10-01-2014, 11:35 PM

I've just got done painting mine. Thanks for the input. Post pics once I get it on her.

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-13-2015, 03:43 PM

Reviving this thread. Hoping to get some clarification.

There are numerous threads on the ZL1 diffusers, but most are for the 2010-13 model years, and few talk about upgrading from 1LE.

For the 2014/15 1LEs, what do I need to go to the 2014 ZL1 diffuser? I'm seeing the diffuser and (optionally) heat shields. No absorbers or other miscellaneous pieces?

djoker08 · 04-13-2015, 03:49 PM

All you will need is the dIffuser it is a direct replacement. Same thing with the Z28 or spring edition diffuser

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-13-2015, 03:52 PM

Really? That's good news -- looked like a $hit load of parts were needed for the 2010-2013 models . . . and lots of drilling/cutting.

djoker08 · 04-13-2015, 03:57 PM

I install the Z28 diffuser on mine no cutting at all there are about 10 bolts and a bunch of clips that hold it on. Here is the DIY that i follow to get it off.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341496

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-13-2015, 04:05 PM

I saw that thread, thanks, and I'm confident I can get it installed . . . if I have the necessary parts. I'm more concerned at this point in getting a handle on what exactly is needed (parts-wise) to do it right.

djoker08 · 04-13-2015, 04:12 PM

Heat shields are up to you, but other than that nothing else is needed. you will reuse the bolts that you take off. I would get a plastic trim removal kit, they are about 6 bucks at harbor freight

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-13-2015, 04:18 PM

Yea, consenus seems to be the heat shields are not needed, especially since the 1LE doesn't have them and it ain't meltin'

Thanks for the info

hawk570 · 04-13-2015, 05:39 PM

I just got an estimate on what is needed. Seems like a lot of parts.

djoker08 · 04-13-2015, 07:11 PM

Looks like they are trying to sell you a lot of parts you don't need.

09-21-2014, 10:38 PM	#1
Aero_Sport_Concepts aerosportconcepts@gmail Drives: '15 1SS-RS/1LE (RRM) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Menifee, SoCal Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	'14-'15 1LE with ZL1 Rear Diffuser Anyone out there change the Rear Diffuser to a ZL1 Diffuser. I know the sides extend down a little more than a Stock SS w/ NPP. Looking for pics and how the trim around the exhaust fits. Looks like a pretty simple change. Any input would be great. __________________

10-01-2014, 10:23 PM	#4
gmorcos37 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 173	Here's a pic on my 1LE. Attached Images

10-01-2014, 11:35 PM	#5
Aero_Sport_Concepts aerosportconcepts@gmail Drives: '15 1SS-RS/1LE (RRM) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Menifee, SoCal Posts: 1,387 View My Garage	I've just got done painting mine. Thanks for the input. Post pics once I get it on her. __________________

04-13-2015, 03:49 PM	#7
djoker08 HTCC Member Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston TX Posts: 326	All you will need is the dIffuser it is a direct replacement. Same thing with the Z28 or spring edition diffuser __________________

04-13-2015, 03:57 PM	#9
djoker08 HTCC Member Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston TX Posts: 326	I install the Z28 diffuser on mine no cutting at all there are about 10 bolts and a bunch of clips that hold it on. Here is the DIY that i follow to get it off. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341496 __________________

09-23-2014, 10:57 AM	#2
J-vette Drives: '14 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 486	I was going to get the z/28 rear diffuser bc it looks better and it's painted, but I don't think you can buy it w/o buying the rest of the aero pkg. it's on the spring edition camaro also.

10-01-2014, 07:54 AM	#3
gmorcos37 Drives: 2014 Summit White 1LE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 173	Yep, fit perfectly. No modifications necessary. Didn't buy exhaust heat shields either and all is well. I'll try to post some pics later.

04-13-2015, 03:43 PM	#6
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	Reviving this thread. Hoping to get some clarification. There are numerous threads on the ZL1 diffusers, but most are for the 2010-13 model years, and few talk about upgrading from 1LE. For the 2014/15 1LEs, what do I need to go to the 2014 ZL1 diffuser? I'm seeing the diffuser and (optionally) heat shields. No absorbers or other miscellaneous pieces?

04-13-2015, 03:52 PM	#8
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	Really? That's good news -- looked like a $hit load of parts were needed for the 2010-2013 models . . . and lots of drilling/cutting.

04-13-2015, 04:05 PM	#10
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	I saw that thread, thanks, and I'm confident I can get it installed . . . if I have the necessary parts. I'm more concerned at this point in getting a handle on what exactly is needed (parts-wise) to do it right.

04-13-2015, 04:12 PM	#11
djoker08 HTCC Member Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston TX Posts: 326	Heat shields are up to you, but other than that nothing else is needed. you will reuse the bolts that you take off. I would get a plastic trim removal kit, they are about 6 bucks at harbor freight __________________

04-13-2015, 04:18 PM	#12
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	Yea, consenus seems to be the heat shields are not needed, especially since the 1LE doesn't have them and it ain't meltin' Thanks for the info

04-13-2015, 05:39 PM	#13
hawk570 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 54	I just got an estimate on what is needed. Seems like a lot of parts.

04-13-2015, 07:11 PM	#14
djoker08 HTCC Member Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Houston TX Posts: 326	Looks like they are trying to sell you a lot of parts you don't need. __________________