zo6 screens
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
From: south boston va
zo6 screens
just wondering if the zo6 has same plastic set-up around the fog lights. thinking on moving plastic by fog lights & adding zo6 screens for more air flow any other c5 owner removed these.
thanks [ 1320 dance ]
thanks [ 1320 dance ]
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,567
Likes: 1
From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
I took out my stock fog light bezels and replaced them with the Z06 Screens. The fog light bezels were a bear to get out, but thanks to Patches, I got them out. The Z06 Screens pretty much fit flush with the front of the bumper. I installed them with velcro.
Jeff
Jeff
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 0
From: cincinnati ohio
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
question
If I take out the fog light bezel around the fog lights and use Z06 screens (already have them for appearance sake . . .velcro in) does that affect the fog lights ? If there is no effect on the fog lights then I get more air into the engine compartment........is that right. No effect on the fog lights and the z06 screens protect the opening . . . more air is that what I will get . . . no down side since I already have the screens velcroed in. Please confirm if I understand this correct.
Do you notice any cooler temp on the engine ?
If I take out the fog light bezel around the fog lights and use Z06 screens (already have them for appearance sake . . .velcro in) does that affect the fog lights ? If there is no effect on the fog lights then I get more air into the engine compartment........is that right. No effect on the fog lights and the z06 screens protect the opening . . . more air is that what I will get . . . no down side since I already have the screens velcroed in. Please confirm if I understand this correct.
Do you notice any cooler temp on the engine ?
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,131
Likes: 24,733
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
On the Z06, the area behind the screens is open (no plastic filler). Many non-Z06 owners have either removed the plastic inserts or drilled holes in the existing ones to increase air flow to the filter.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,567
Likes: 1
From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
Taking out the fog light bezel doesn't affect the fog lights. That way, you get max air intake. I haven't noticed any cooler engine temps. I thought the air coming in from the fog light area helped in the engine air intake. Anyway what ever it does, I took the bezels out instead of drilling holes in them because I might someday put them back in if I want to put it back to stock and sell it.
Jeff
Jeff
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 0
From: cincinnati ohio
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
thanks for the input. . . I guess it helps to get more air into the engine . . I do like the appearance of the Z06 screens. It finishes the car in my opinion. I took a hit yesterday with some garbage flying through the air . . . the front fascia is coming off at the body shop to replace it . . while it is off I might as well have them take off the bezels around the fog lights. I guess that would be a piece of cake for them or am I wrong. It would seem to be cake with the fascia off . . . . comments ? ? 
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 0
From: cincinnati ohio
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
Get a Vararam and the screens. You'll be happy.
I guess you need those fog light bezels off to use the Vararam ?
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
From: MI
Originally Posted by 1320dance
just wondering if the zo6 has same plastic set-up around the fog lights. thinking on moving plastic by fog lights & adding zo6 screens for more air flow any other c5 owner removed these.
thanks [ 1320 dance ]
thanks [ 1320 dance ]
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 4,295
Likes: 2
From: Indianapolis Indiana
Cruise-In III Veteran
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Do search for "Vararam", you'll get TONS of info. Varram replaces those bezels, and it can be done in an evening.
Over the stock intake, you'll get a good 3-4mph trap gain and .2-.3 off your et. And any cold air intake (Vararam, Vortex, Halltechs) will give you crisper acceleration vs a Blackwing or Zip-Tie mod.
Over the stock intake, you'll get a good 3-4mph trap gain and .2-.3 off your et. And any cold air intake (Vararam, Vortex, Halltechs) will give you crisper acceleration vs a Blackwing or Zip-Tie mod.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 7,370
Likes: 8
From: Slave to the evil empire
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude Donor '04
Originally Posted by JeffC5
I took out my stock fog light bezels and replaced them with the Z06 Screens. The Z06 Screens pretty much fit flush with the front of the bumper. I installed them with velcro.
Jeff
Jeff
I did this and did notice the car ran a little stronger during the Summer when the heat was highest
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,904
Likes: 29
From: Vancouver Washington
Originally Posted by JeffC5
I took out my stock fog light bezels and replaced them with the Z06 Screens. The fog light bezels were a bear to get out, but thanks to Patches, I got them out. The Z06 Screens pretty much fit flush with the front of the bumper. I installed them with velcro.
Jeff
Jeff
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,567
Likes: 1
From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=860330
Here's the link to the thread when I took my bezels out. Don't laugh at how nervous I was. I had my whole car apart. lol. Took out the 3 bottom panels, then the top radiator support and air intake, then that piece that covers the radiator. I finally got them out.
It's alot of work, but I think it's worth it. I can't remember for sure, but I think the whole thing took me a few hours. I had the car up on ramps.
Jeff
Here's the link to the thread when I took my bezels out. Don't laugh at how nervous I was. I had my whole car apart. lol. Took out the 3 bottom panels, then the top radiator support and air intake, then that piece that covers the radiator. I finally got them out.
It's alot of work, but I think it's worth it. I can't remember for sure, but I think the whole thing took me a few hours. I had the car up on ramps.
Jeff
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,567
Likes: 1
From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
I didn't loose that much blood! lol I always manage to cut myself anytime I work on my cars. Putting on the Z06 grills was worth it, I think. You should put yours in this weekend! Just do it!
Jeff
Jeff