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batone · 10-13-2014, 11:29 PM

Just installed my ZL1 bumper, hood and ACS insert. When I tried to install the water deflector, it is hitting on part of the air box and hood will not close. Left it off for now, can someone tell me what I am missing?

Johnthegreat · 10-14-2014, 01:32 AM

Are u sure u have the one for the ss and not the zl1? They sell both.

01pewterz28 · 10-14-2014, 05:01 AM

The TL1 (ZL1 Insert) for the stock V6/V8 hood comes with a flat water deflector that should not hit. (Photo 1)

If you have the ACS ZL1 insert (the one for the OEM ZL1 hood) you have the ZL1 water deflector (2nd photo).

If you have the 2nd water deflector have you tried to remove your stock engine cover and see if it hits?

I had the ACS TL1 insert for the stock V6/V8 hood I had the ZL1 water deflector installed (see pic # 2 this is my hood) I had a slight rubbing against me OEM engine cover but it closed with no issues.

If you have the ZL1 water deflector and need the flat ACS one let me know I have mine I never used I can sell you cheap.

Thanks
Sean

Xiclutchz-- · 03-14-2016, 08:47 AM

Can someone tell me if I will be able to cut out my Rs hood to install the zl1 insert ? Or do I need zl1 hood

01pewterz28 · 03-14-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiclutchz--

Can someone tell me if I will be able to cut out my Rs hood to install the zl1 insert ? Or do I need zl1 hood

That looks like a fiberglass ZL1 insert for the OEM ZL1 hood. That will not work due to the mounting pads on that insert it's made for the indents in the ZL1 hood. You need the actual TL1 insert fro ACS.

Xiclutchz-- · 03-15-2016, 07:44 AM

Could I just remove the mounting pads or will that damage it

01pewterz28 · 03-16-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Xiclutchz--

Could I just remove the mounting pads or will that damage it

I have no clue on that it's a 50/50 shot the other thing you need is the mounting hardware and template to cut the hood.

Xiclutchz-- · 08-13-2016, 01:26 PM

Still have that water deflector ?

BLU DUCE · 08-13-2016, 01:53 PM

You people just better make sure you have all the right parts for what ever car or hood your putting this on before doing any cutting.

GetYouOne · 08-13-2016, 04:30 PM

Ur ZL1 ACS hood water drain should not be hitting anything. I had to trim mine because I had a Rotofab radiator cover that was the only issue. When I got my turbo I had to leave it off because it hit my down pipe. Still looked good.

Xiclutchz-- · 08-16-2016, 06:14 AM

Can someone tell me what I can use instead of a water deflector ? Can I make my own water deflector ? Or is there a way to cover the holes ? I have v6 so I don't care much about air flow just looks

01pewterz28 · 08-16-2016, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiclutchz--

Can someone tell me what I can use instead of a water deflector ? Can I make my own water deflector ? Or is there a way to cover the holes ? I have v6 so I don't care much about air flow just looks

You can do what ever you want they give you one to just deflect the water. If you need the TL1 ACS one (the one that comes with it) I have mine I never used (not the ZL1)

Xiclutchz-- · 08-19-2016, 02:47 PM

How much ? And I was asking cause I bought zl1 hood and insert but no water tray or deflector so I'm lowkey scared to drive with out it but everyone tells me that engines can get wet and that people drive camaros with the insert daily with out water tray and no problems so idk what to do

GetYouOne · 08-19-2016, 04:55 PM

You'll be fine I drive mine without the water tray

10-13-2014, 11:29 PM	#1
batone 2012 2SS/RS vert 6spd Drives: 2012 Convertible SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 107 View My Garage	ACS ZL1 insert Just installed my ZL1 bumper, hood and ACS insert. When I tried to install the water deflector, it is hitting on part of the air box and hood will not close. Left it off for now, can someone tell me what I am missing?

10-14-2014, 05:01 AM	#3
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	The TL1 (ZL1 Insert) for the stock V6/V8 hood comes with a flat water deflector that should not hit. (Photo 1) If you have the ACS ZL1 insert (the one for the OEM ZL1 hood) you have the ZL1 water deflector (2nd photo). If you have the 2nd water deflector have you tried to remove your stock engine cover and see if it hits? I had the ACS TL1 insert for the stock V6/V8 hood I had the ZL1 water deflector installed (see pic # 2 this is my hood) I had a slight rubbing against me OEM engine cover but it closed with no issues. If you have the ZL1 water deflector and need the flat ACS one let me know I have mine I never used I can sell you cheap. Thanks Sean Attached Images __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

03-14-2016, 08:47 AM	#4
Xiclutchz-- YG.Trece Drives: Chevrolet Camaro z28 2015 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 80	Zl1 fiber glass hood insert Can someone tell me if I will be able to cut out my Rs hood to install the zl1 insert ? Or do I need zl1 hood Attached Images

08-13-2016, 01:53 PM	#9
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	You people just better make sure you have all the right parts for what ever car or hood your putting this on before doing any cutting. __________________

10-14-2014, 01:32 AM	#2
Johnthegreat Drives: 2012 2SS/RS black camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 516	Are u sure u have the one for the ss and not the zl1? They sell both.

03-15-2016, 07:44 AM	#6
Xiclutchz-- YG.Trece Drives: Chevrolet Camaro z28 2015 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 80	Could I just remove the mounting pads or will that damage it

08-13-2016, 01:26 PM	#8
Xiclutchz-- YG.Trece Drives: Chevrolet Camaro z28 2015 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 80	Still have that water deflector ?

08-13-2016, 04:30 PM	#10
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,596	Ur ZL1 ACS hood water drain should not be hitting anything. I had to trim mine because I had a Rotofab radiator cover that was the only issue. When I got my turbo I had to leave it off because it hit my down pipe. Still looked good.

08-16-2016, 06:14 AM	#11
Xiclutchz-- YG.Trece Drives: Chevrolet Camaro z28 2015 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 80	Can someone tell me what I can use instead of a water deflector ? Can I make my own water deflector ? Or is there a way to cover the holes ? I have v6 so I don't care much about air flow just looks

08-19-2016, 02:47 PM	#13
Xiclutchz-- YG.Trece Drives: Chevrolet Camaro z28 2015 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 80	How much ? And I was asking cause I bought zl1 hood and insert but no water tray or deflector so I'm lowkey scared to drive with out it but everyone tells me that engines can get wet and that people drive camaros with the insert daily with out water tray and no problems so idk what to do

08-19-2016, 04:55 PM	#14
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,596	You'll be fine I drive mine without the water tray