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[cjs2]

OK here goes...

What do you call the black plastic piece under the nose? It usually scraps the ground each and every time you hit a bump. What purpose does it serve?

Hope I don't sound like a total moron, but inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks.

 

[Ken]

That's your front air dam. It's a three piece unit as delivered from the factory; you need it to direct air flow through the radiator.

 

[jra88]

The Part Numbers Are

10149265 for the center piece and the ends are 10149263 & 10149264 check your local chevy store or seach online MONEY SAVED BY STAYING AWAY FROM CORVETTE SUPPLIERS a leason i have well learned

 

[C4Tom]

OK here goes...

What do you call the black plastic piece under the nose? It usually scraps the ground each and every time you hit a bump. What purpose does it serve?

Hope I don't sound like a total moron, but inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks.

Like Ken said... It's the Front Air Dam. Do not remove it or you will probably have overheat problems.

If you need replacements, I saw them in the Ekler's catalogue. I think the complete set was $45.

 

[87blackroxi]

Oh ya, plan on replacing it a few times in the span that you own your corvette. I have had my vette for 7 months and have already had to get a replacement!

Just one of those things!

 

[Tuna]

The 'air dam' is a wear and tear item like the tires. Wear it out and replace it.

If you don't have an air dam on a C4, it will overheat at highway speeds as very little or no air will get to the radiator.

 

[cjs2]

thanks!!! Yes it is a little beat up so a new one it is. Appreciate the info. You guys certainly make life easier. Seems everyone always has the answers I need! Thanks again.

Chris

 

[I_R_DA_ONE]

When you replace the air dam, measure the old one for hieght...if you have the w51 suspencion , the air dam is one inch higher

Mike R

thanks!!! Yes it is a little beat up so a new one it is. Appreciate the info. You guys certainly make life easier. Seems everyone always has the answers I need! Thanks again.

Chris