Is Air Dam necessary if you have a front splitter? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Att3mpt · 02-19-2021, 02:56 PM

just as the title said, is there a purpose keeping the air dam once you install the splitter?

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-19-2021, 03:10 PM

Took mine off a looonnnggg time ago. lol... Looked crappy so I removed it and never had any issues..

Att3mpt · 02-19-2021, 03:16 PM

lol sounds good, mine was breaking off so I installed a splitter and didn't bother putting it back on

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-19-2021, 03:26 PM

Yep, mine was looking tacky so I pulled it off even before I put a splitter on there. Some folks will tell you it is there to deflect air away from the engine compartment under the car, but it is so flimsy I couldn't see that. lol..

Mr_Draco · 02-19-2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Yep, mine was looking tacky so I pulled it off even before I put a splitter on there. Some folks will tell you it is there to deflect air away from the engine compartment under the car, but it is so flimsy I couldn't see that. lol..

Air dams work at high speeds but most of us will never drive fast enough to need it. Mine came off after a couple years and never bothered putting it back on.

BLU DUCE · 02-19-2021, 04:47 PM

I'm just looking at this as what are you talking about? Is it the rubber piece that runs along the front bottom of the car in the front. I have had mine on since I bought the car and it is still in good shape. I have a splitter on my car from day one. I'm putting a new SLP splitter on. But if I don't need it I'm going to take it off.

THXS

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-19-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I'm just looking at this as what are you talking about? Is it the rubber piece that runs along the front bottom of the car in the front. I have had mine on since I bought the car and it is still in good shape. I have a splitter on my car from day one. I'm putting a new SLP splitter on. But if I don't need it I'm going to take it off.

THXS

Yes sir!! That be the piece we be talking about!!

CPCNY · 02-20-2021, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I'm just looking at this as what are you talking about? Is it the rubber piece that runs along the front bottom of the car in the front. I have had mine on since I bought the car and it is still in good shape. I have a splitter on my car from day one. I'm putting a new SLP splitter on. But if I don't need it I'm going to take it off.

THXS

I have the SLP splitter and still have the air dam on.

BLU DUCE · 02-20-2021, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CPCNY

I have the SLP splitter and still have the air dam on.

I left it on with my other splitter and never had any problems with it. And like I stated above it is still in good shape. The installation of the SLP splitter shows leaving it hooked up on each end and letting it hang down while installing the splitter. When I get around to installing the splitter I'll make up my mind weather to take it off or just leave it on.

Camaro2ss2010 · 02-20-2021, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BLU DUCE

I left it on with my other splitter and never had any problems with it. And like I stated above it is still in good shape. The installation of the SLP splitter shows leaving it hooked up on each end and letting it hang down while installing the splitter. When I get around to installing the splitter I'll make up my mind weather to take it off or just leave it on.

I left mine on with the SLP splitter. The front bolts are a pain to get to with it on though. If you have long arms it will help.

BuddyLee · 02-20-2021, 07:26 AM

The one on my car acted as an effective snow plow and has ripped off twice in two years. Once by the snow and once by a curb while parking one day. I don't have a splitter for the same reason. For me they are non functional. However, for the Grand Nations there is a plastic intercooler scoop that is most functional but because the GNs ride higher there is no snow scoop issue to be had, in fact where with the Camaro I have ripped two off in two years the GN still has the factory intercooler scoop intact.

jokrz187 · 02-20-2021, 09:45 AM

Nope, pulled that off before I put on the splitter and threw it away. I also do my own oil changes and was tired of that being there and having to lift the car higher just to get under that piece.

CamaroCracka · 02-20-2021, 10:41 AM

The idea is the less air going under a vehicle, the better the mileage, at least for trucks. When racing, you really want to limit air going under the car as much as possible. On the ZL1, the air dams are only at the corners. If you take it off, you won't notice any difference.

rdavis · 02-20-2021, 10:44 AM

Took mine off when I installed my slp splitter. Looks better & noticed no difference in anything.

02-19-2021, 02:56 PM	#1
Att3mpt Drives: Chevy Camaro 2015 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 69	Is Air Dam necessary if you have a front splitter? just as the title said, is there a purpose keeping the air dam once you install the splitter?

02-19-2021, 03:10 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,437	Took mine off a looonnnggg time ago. lol... Looked crappy so I removed it and never had any issues.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-19-2021, 03:26 PM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,437	Yep, mine was looking tacky so I pulled it off even before I put a splitter on there. Some folks will tell you it is there to deflect air away from the engine compartment under the car, but it is so flimsy I couldn't see that. lol.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-19-2021, 04:47 PM	#6
BLU DUCE Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IBM Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chittenango, NY, USA Posts: 7,219 View My Garage	I'm just looking at this as what are you talking about? Is it the rubber piece that runs along the front bottom of the car in the front. I have had mine on since I bought the car and it is still in good shape. I have a splitter on my car from day one. I'm putting a new SLP splitter on. But if I don't need it I'm going to take it off. THXS __________________

02-20-2021, 09:45 AM	#12
jokrz187 Drives: 2015 1SS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 402 View My Garage	Nope, pulled that off before I put on the splitter and threw it away. I also do my own oil changes and was tired of that being there and having to lift the car higher just to get under that piece. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- Custom TSP Stage 2 Cam/GPI intake Ported Rod Mod /VARARAM CAI/Mishimoto Catch Can/1 LE front & rear sway bars/ engine cover/fuse box custom painted, strut tower brace, Texas Speed LT, Hi Flo Cats, Magnum Tru-X pipe, NGK Spark Plugs, PCM Spark Plug Wire, Painted Calipers, CF Spoiler w/wicker bill.

02-19-2021, 03:16 PM	#3
Att3mpt Drives: Chevy Camaro 2015 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California Posts: 69	lol sounds good, mine was breaking off so I installed a splitter and didn't bother putting it back on

02-20-2021, 07:26 AM	#11
BuddyLee Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 802	The one on my car acted as an effective snow plow and has ripped off twice in two years. Once by the snow and once by a curb while parking one day. I don't have a splitter for the same reason. For me they are non functional. However, for the Grand Nations there is a plastic intercooler scoop that is most functional but because the GNs ride higher there is no snow scoop issue to be had, in fact where with the Camaro I have ripped two off in two years the GN still has the factory intercooler scoop intact.

02-20-2021, 10:41 AM	#13
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	The idea is the less air going under a vehicle, the better the mileage, at least for trucks. When racing, you really want to limit air going under the car as much as possible. On the ZL1, the air dams are only at the corners. If you take it off, you won't notice any difference. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. Last edited by CamaroCracka; 02-20-2021 at 10:52 AM.

02-20-2021, 10:44 AM	#14
rdavis Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 121	Took mine off when I installed my slp splitter. Looks better & noticed no difference in anything. __________________ 2012 2SS/RS 6speed, Howards asa cam on 113lsa Stainless works LT's, NPP exhaust, Z28 Cai, 3.91 gears. Tuned by Blue Thunder 2 racing Lubbock Texas.