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Cam#7 · 01-25-2011, 01:57 PM

I've had my 2LT for about 2 months now after special ordering it. My main two dealer upgrades were painted stripes and the GM exhaust upgrade. A 3rd uninstalled option was the GM less restrictive (chrome) air intake.

GM has not released this air intake for the Camaro. Seems it failed their engineering test and somewhat questionable if they'll reengineer it. I'll probably wait till the end of the model year to decide if I'll take my money back. It would be nice to have this as a rare option on 2011 model when going to a car show 10 years from now.

My other thought process is take this money and have a painted heritage grill put on for about the same money. I'm not going for power, just a distinct, factory look down the road.

Opinions ??????????????

*GTAHVIT* · 01-25-2011, 02:01 PM

I'd say go for the Hgrille.

IMO it looks so much better. and you can always wait on the CAI... but I'm guessing you are right... at this point I'll be surprised if we see it from GM...

camaroitalia · 01-25-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

I'd say go for the Hgrille.

IMO it looks so much better. and you can always wait on the CAI... but I'm guessing you are right... at this point I'll be surprised if we see it from GM...

+1

Expand-A-Sign USA · 01-25-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

I'd say go for the Hgrille.

IMO it looks so much better. and you can always wait on the CAI... but I'm guessing you are right... at this point I'll be surprised if we see it from GM...

+2 Heritage Grille - there are so many CAI options now better than the GMPP Airbox even if it was available

nomadicdogg · 01-25-2011, 02:43 PM

Ive seen pics of the heritage grille, but dont know much about it.
is it a genuine gm part? how much? where do you get it?

Cam#7 · 01-25-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

Ive seen pics of the heritage grille, but dont know much about it.
is it a genuine gm part? how much? where do you get it?

It's under the Camaro site if you go to "see more accessaries"

Also just google "camaro heritage grill"

*The_Blur* · 01-25-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

Ive seen pics of the heritage grille, but dont know much about it.
is it a genuine gm part? how much? where do you get it?

There's a picture of the grille in the Wiki, although there are some good examples elsewhere on Camaro5, too. You can get it from many of our vendors or any Chevrolet dealer. It is a genuine GM part. It costs almost $350 retail, but our vendors charge less than that.

Kwik · 01-25-2011, 03:17 PM

Check at Feslers. They have them at a discounted price.

ketel0ne · 01-25-2011, 03:26 PM

Heritage grille, because the intake may never be released and there are many under hood covers that keep the stock look and are shiny or painted.

sscamaro · 01-25-2011, 04:14 PM

Hertiage grille

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-25-2011, 04:17 PM

Heritage Grille IMO is not aggressive enough. I would not put this on my car.

PQ · 01-25-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

Ive seen pics of the heritage grille, but dont know much about it.
is it a genuine gm part? how much? where do you get it?

Becky, in my sig, can get you one.

Click her name and give her a PM. She'll hook you up with as good a deal as you'll find.

PatsRS · 01-25-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro

Hertiage grille

This looks great. This is definitely something I want I love the look. It looks great!

camaroitalia · 01-25-2011, 10:00 PM

I was on gmpartsdirect looking at the grill and it said the bowties could not be put on. I know they can be, so how can i get them on? lol

01-25-2011, 01:57 PM	#1
Cam#7 Drives: 2011 2LT IBM / SIM stripe 6M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: STL Posts: 863	GM chrome air intake or Heritage grill ?? I've had my 2LT for about 2 months now after special ordering it. My main two dealer upgrades were painted stripes and the GM exhaust upgrade. A 3rd uninstalled option was the GM less restrictive (chrome) air intake. GM has not released this air intake for the Camaro. Seems it failed their engineering test and somewhat questionable if they'll reengineer it. I'll probably wait till the end of the model year to decide if I'll take my money back. It would be nice to have this as a rare option on 2011 model when going to a car show 10 years from now. My other thought process is take this money and have a painted heritage grill put on for about the same money. I'm not going for power, just a distinct, factory look down the road. Opinions ??????????????

01-25-2011, 02:01 PM	#2
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	I'd say go for the Hgrille. IMO it looks so much better. and you can always wait on the CAI... but I'm guessing you are right... at this point I'll be surprised if we see it from GM... __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-25-2011, 03:17 PM	#8
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	Check at Feslers. They have them at a discounted price. __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

01-25-2011, 10:00 PM	#14
camaroitalia Go Harder Than Baltimore! Drives: 2010 CGM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3,835	I was on gmpartsdirect looking at the grill and it said the bowties could not be put on. I know they can be, so how can i get them on? lol __________________

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