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Apr 30, 2025 | 11:13 PM

Jet334

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What is this?

What is this and do I need it? It’s just forward of the mufflers on the first cross member.
its made of plastic

Apr 30, 2025 | 11:27 PM

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Directs air to the cooler

Apr 30, 2025 | 11:33 PM

Jet334

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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.

Apr 30, 2025 | 11:42 PM

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Must be a convertible. First time I have seen that part since I do not have a convertible.

Apr 30, 2025 | 11:47 PM

Jet334

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Yes it’s a convertible

Apr 30, 2025 | 11:57 PM

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Mine has it too - '15 z51 coupe, auto.

May 1, 2025 | 04:51 AM

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Quote:

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.

May 1, 2025 | 12:54 PM

Jet334

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Sounds logical, thank you.

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May 1, 2025 | 01:05 PM

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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.

May 1, 2025 | 03:28 PM

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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.

May 1, 2025 | 04:14 PM

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Jet334

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Quote:

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.