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Old Apr 30, 2025 | 11:13 PM
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What is this and do I need it? It’s just forward of the mufflers on the first cross member.
its made of plastic


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Old Apr 30, 2025 | 11:27 PM
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Directs air to the cooler
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The transmission cooler? I didn’t realize it had one.Its a 2018 stingray 3lt base. Guess I’ll leave it on thank you for your reply.
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Must be a convertible. First time I have seen that part since I do not have a convertible.
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Yes it’s a convertible
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Mine has it too - '15 z51 coupe, auto.
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
Directs air to the cooler
As I recall, the cooling ducts on the body of a convertible, are not active. That part puts the air where it is needed.
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Sounds logical, thank you.
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As I recall, the cooling ducts on the body of a convertible, are not active. That part puts the air where it is needed.
Yep. I annotated the OPs pic with an arrow Btw....the arrow is not representative of the actual direction of airflow. It just points to what part is getting a little added air.

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Interestingly shaped. Looks like it would create a low pressure area that should pull in some air. It also looks like it might help keep debris from hitting the cooler.
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
Yep. I annotated the OPs pic with an arrow Btw....the arrow is not representative of the actual direction of airflow. It just points to what part is getting a little added air.

yes, I have since lifted one side and noticed that it seems to protect the cooling fins more then aid in cooling, or maybe does both.
i was more concerned about fitting some jacks in that space and now i see I can.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Must be a convertible. First time I have seen that part since I do not have a convertible.
Why wouod only a convertible have that?
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Why wouod only a convertible have that?
They don't have functional vents on top of the rear quarter panels like the coupes.
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
They don't have functional vents on top of the rear quarter panels like the coupes.
I thought those were for the rear brakes. Lol
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I thought those were for the rear brakes. Lol
This Reddit thread has some good pictures of both sides with the quarters off.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Corvette/co...cked_your_top/
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