Zl1 rear bumper conversion thread - info - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

revived · 03-06-2015, 05:29 PM

Can the ones that have done a full rear bumper conversion post info please

I'm looking to do a whole new bumper not just a diffuser install so I need part numbers for everything and I'm not sure what's neccessary.

Pictures welcome !!!

01pewterz28 · 03-07-2015, 03:28 AM

Any reason why you want to do a whole new bumper and not just buy the ZL1 rear diffuser.

You have two options for adding the ZL1 rear diffuser to your stock rear bumper.

Option 1-Remove the bumper and buy the ZL1 diffuser template to cut the slots
or
Option 2-add the diffuser with out cutting the slots.

I used option 2 added the rear diffuser w/ out cutting the slots. Mine has been on since 7/13 no issues. I just cur the tabs off and secured the sides of the diffuser with the rear rock guards the back is secured by the tabs in the bumper.

Either method saves you around $700-$800 (ZL1 rear bumper, paint, and bumper absorber) the rear ZL1 diffuser kit will set you back $500.

revived · 03-07-2015, 01:25 PM

My SS bumper has chips and scratches maybe I can get it repaired.

So I'll need a absorber,bumper and diffuser ,heat shields, paint

SIM2LS13 · 03-07-2015, 03:51 PM

I bought the ZL1 diffuser, and used the template to cut the notches in my stock bumper. I don't see any reason to buy a ZL1 bumper, unless you got all that extra money.

revived · 03-07-2015, 05:42 PM

Ok guys thanks, Im going to get my ss bumper repaired and order the zl1 diffuser tonight.

Should I buy the absorber or no point?

I am going to use the tape method instead of cutting.

hawk570 · 03-07-2015, 08:32 PM

Please share the parts and part numbers needed for the ZL1 diffuser

R6P · 03-07-2015, 09:03 PM

Lots of info here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190372

And here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267041

Keep in mind, the conversion only applies to 10-13 model rear bumpers.

01pewterz28 · 03-09-2015, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revived

Ok guys thanks, Im going to get my ss bumper repaired and order the zl1 diffuser tonight.

Should I buy the absorber or no point?

I am going to use the tape method instead of cutting.

No point if you are keeping the stock bumper.

krisprz2010camaross · 03-09-2015, 03:33 PM

Where can you get the zl1 diffuser? I know i can get it from my dealership but want to see if I can find it for cheaper.

ST1LE · 03-09-2015, 05:45 PM

I got mine from partstaxi.com. I know they were a vendor at one time, but I have not seen them in a while. At the time it was the cheapest I could find. Their kit was missing the little snaps you use to lock in the tabs you cut holes for. If you go the tape route, you wont need them anyway.

I decided to cut the bumper, and it was really easy, just have to get the gusto to do it which is the hard part. I did not have to take the bumper off to do it. One of my favorite mods!

01pewterz28 · 03-10-2015, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krisprz2010camaross

Where can you get the zl1 diffuser? I know i can get it from my dealership but want to see if I can find it for cheaper.

I paid $500 from Maureen from Rodgers Chevrolet all the parts needed for the upgrade.

krisprz2010camaross · 03-10-2015, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

I paid $500 from Maureen from Rodgers Chevrolet all the parts needed for the upgrade.

So it came with the heat shields as well? And is Maureen from Rodgers be able to ship it since I live a pretty far?

01pewterz28 · 03-10-2015, 11:49 AM

Yes the $500 was heat shields and mounting hardware. In the US shipping is Free. Outside of the U.S. Contact her for shipping quote.

krisprz2010camaross · 03-10-2015, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01pewterz28

Yes the $500 was heat shields and mounting hardware. In the US shipping is Free. Outside of the U.S. Contact her for shipping quote.

Oh wow thats a really good deal then I'll have to call them . Thanks!

03-06-2015, 05:29 PM	#1
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	Zl1 rear bumper conversion thread - info Can the ones that have done a full rear bumper conversion post info please I'm looking to do a whole new bumper not just a diffuser install so I need part numbers for everything and I'm not sure what's neccessary. Pictures welcome !!! __________________

03-07-2015, 03:28 AM	#2
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Any reason why you want to do a whole new bumper and not just buy the ZL1 rear diffuser. You have two options for adding the ZL1 rear diffuser to your stock rear bumper. Option 1-Remove the bumper and buy the ZL1 diffuser template to cut the slots or Option 2-add the diffuser with out cutting the slots. I used option 2 added the rear diffuser w/ out cutting the slots. Mine has been on since 7/13 no issues. I just cur the tabs off and secured the sides of the diffuser with the rear rock guards the back is secured by the tabs in the bumper. Either method saves you around $700-$800 (ZL1 rear bumper, paint, and bumper absorber) the rear ZL1 diffuser kit will set you back $500. Attached Images __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

03-07-2015, 01:25 PM	#3
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	My SS bumper has chips and scratches maybe I can get it repaired. So I'll need a absorber,bumper and diffuser ,heat shields, paint __________________

03-07-2015, 03:51 PM	#4
SIM2LS13 Drives: 2013 2LS SIM Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 145	I bought the ZL1 diffuser, and used the template to cut the notches in my stock bumper. I don't see any reason to buy a ZL1 bumper, unless you got all that extra money. Attached Images __________________ *MRR M228 wheels* *20x10 Nitto Invo 275/40* *20x11 Nitto Invo 315/35* *Apex 1.25" Drop Springs* *Cold Air Inductions intake* *Elite Engineering catch can* *MRT v2 exhaust* *Four pack gauges* *OEM ZL1 front bumper* *OEM ZL1 side rockers* *OEM ZL1 rear diffuser* *OEM ZL1 grille*

03-07-2015, 05:42 PM	#5
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	Ok guys thanks, Im going to get my ss bumper repaired and order the zl1 diffuser tonight. Should I buy the absorber or no point? I am going to use the tape method instead of cutting. __________________

03-07-2015, 08:32 PM	#6
hawk570 Drives: 2015 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Florida Posts: 54	Please share the parts and part numbers needed for the ZL1 diffuser

03-07-2015, 09:03 PM	#7
R6P Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Quahog, Rhode Island Posts: 1,171	Lots of info here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=190372 And here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267041 Keep in mind, the conversion only applies to 10-13 model rear bumpers. __________________ Last edited by R6P; 03-07-2015 at 09:21 PM.

03-09-2015, 03:33 PM	#9
krisprz2010camaross Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/Rs Transformers Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 1,564	Where can you get the zl1 diffuser? I know i can get it from my dealership but want to see if I can find it for cheaper. __________________ YouTube:Krisprz garage Insta:kris__perez & krisprz_garage LS3 conversion Vararam intake(tune model) Kooks LT headers & cats delete Corsa ZL1 3" exhaust RedBarn Racing Tune CMS Stage 3 Cam AFR CNC ported heads MSD Spark plug wires LNC-2000 Launch controller NGK TR6 Spark Plugs 1le strut tower brace-TPIS spacers Nick Williams 102mm throttle body Fast lsxr 102 intake manifold Slp 25% UDP Katech Tensioner Pulley Circle D 3600-3700 multi disk Stall GM 3.91 gears DDS carbon fiber driveshaft ZL1 fuel pump & injectors Flex fuel sensor(91/E85) https://wheelwell.com/kris-perez

03-09-2015, 05:45 PM	#10
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I got mine from partstaxi.com. I know they were a vendor at one time, but I have not seen them in a while. At the time it was the cheapest I could find. Their kit was missing the little snaps you use to lock in the tabs you cut holes for. If you go the tape route, you wont need them anyway. I decided to cut the bumper, and it was really easy, just have to get the gusto to do it which is the hard part. I did not have to take the bumper off to do it. One of my favorite mods! Attached Images __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

03-10-2015, 11:49 AM	#13
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Yes the $500 was heat shields and mounting hardware. In the US shipping is Free. Outside of the U.S. Contact her for shipping quote. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT