1982 Front. Part missing. Can it cause hightemp?
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From: Esbjerg
1982 Front. Part missing. Can it cause hightemp?
Hello,
I have a 1982 front on my 1976 Corvette. There is a "spoiler" piece which has to be fitted below to the front. (Comes originally with the front).
It is not on and I do not have the brackets for it. My question is if the missing part can cause overheating problems as the missing part might result in that the airflow do not go as it should?
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Ps....the car is just about to get finish after a serious rebuilt and I might as well get it on if it causes problems......so if any one have some info. regarding this.
I have a 1982 front on my 1976 Corvette. There is a "spoiler" piece which has to be fitted below to the front. (Comes originally with the front).
It is not on and I do not have the brackets for it. My question is if the missing part can cause overheating problems as the missing part might result in that the airflow do not go as it should?
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Ps....the car is just about to get finish after a serious rebuilt and I might as well get it on if it causes problems......so if any one have some info. regarding this.
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The part you refer to does help in the flow of air through the engine bay. The front grill on a corvette is very small, anything which helps direct air into the engine bay will help keep engine temp down. I would put it on personnally.
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From: Esbjerg
Thanks,
The part i have is Corvette Lower Bumper Extension, 1980-1982
Hand Laminated Fiberglass Construction
Do anyone know how it is supposed to be fitted on the car?
It is 6 years ago I removed it and cannot renember how it was fitted.
(Drawings, pictures are welcome. If any have pictures of it then my private e-mail is sfa@esenet.dk)
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
The part i have is Corvette Lower Bumper Extension, 1980-1982
Hand Laminated Fiberglass Construction
Do anyone know how it is supposed to be fitted on the car?
It is 6 years ago I removed it and cannot renember how it was fitted.
(Drawings, pictures are welcome. If any have pictures of it then my private e-mail is sfa@esenet.dk)
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Burning Brakes
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Mine was missing when I first bought the car. Not owning a Corvette previously I did not know what the the norm should be. After fitting the air dam I noticed a significant difference in engine heat both inside the car and on the temperature gauge.
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the front air dam (chin) is held in place by bolting/screwing it to the adjoining sections of the front end. There are approximately 12-14 screws that hold it in place. The replacement air dams are not pre-drilled so if you have a repalcement you will have to drill it. Then there is a rubber spoiler that attaches to the chin piece that is held in place by 10-12 bolts mounting to a thin metal on the backside of the chin.
Yes this piece is needed and does cool the car significantly.
Yes this piece is needed and does cool the car significantly.
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From: Esbjerg
Thanks,
I am all
Presume I have to buy some parts again....I only have the glasfiber piece, but in my memory I can recall there was some additional parts which I removed at that time. I just need a picture of how it looks when it is complete.....have tried to put the piece up to the bumper and I does not make any sence so I miss some parts.
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
I am all
Presume I have to buy some parts again....I only have the glasfiber piece, but in my memory I can recall there was some additional parts which I removed at that time. I just need a picture of how it looks when it is complete.....have tried to put the piece up to the bumper and I does not make any sence so I miss some parts.Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Drifting
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
The flat side bolts up against the bottom of the radiator support. I believe four bolts. the ends are bolted to the rubber fromt bumper. The smoothe rounded side faces up. Hope that helps. I had to repair and install mine last weekend.
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From: Esbjerg
Hello Kevinator80,
Do you have any pictures of it? My e-mail is sfa@esenet.dk
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Do you have any pictures of it? My e-mail is sfa@esenet.dk
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
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From: Esbjerg
Hello,
Tahnk you very very much.......excellent....Have seen the catalogue on page 89, part no. 7449......I have the part, but I can see what i did wrong.
I have to turn it up side down. And far more back than I belived.
When I was under the car I could not in my wildest dreams get the idea to turn it 180°. Once again thanks....have a nice day everybody for helping me.
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Denmark
Tahnk you very very much.......excellent....Have seen the catalogue on page 89, part no. 7449......I have the part, but I can see what i did wrong.
I have to turn it up side down. And far more back than I belived.
When I was under the car I could not in my wildest dreams get the idea to turn it 180°. Once again thanks....have a nice day everybody for helping me.
Kind regards
Søren Falksen
Denmark