[Al weyman]

The thing looks like a bit of an air brake to me so I was wondering is there any advantage in removing it? I have a large aftermarket alloy rad and have also cut away the numberplate section and it runs well cool.

[Al weyman]

I find the thing annoying gets in the way when trying to jack the car up or get it on the trailer, its well bent back anyhow. I also have a huge Northern Rads alloy rad with two very efficient 12" fans and have cut awy the front where the number plate went and the car runs super cool. I don't believe I would have an over heating problem with my set up without the dam (could always take it off and refit afte practice if I do) but I am also interested in if the thing effects performance in a straight line as it does look like a bit of an airbrake to me. Oh I should add its a Camaro not a Firebird sl again better as a front breather.

This post has been edited by Al weyman: Jul 28 2013, 09:14 AM

[mr.beachcomber]

...I am also interested in if the thing effects performance in a straight line as it does look like a bit of an airbrake to me...

Again, just based upon my experience with racing Vettes, removal of the front spoiler could add lift to the front end at speed. Try thinking of your Camaro's front end as a wing with the airflow over the nose of the car as the curved part of the wing and the underside of the car as the straight part. The faster you go, the getter the pressure differential between the two sides leading to lift.

Having a spoiler was absolutely essential for both the C2 (absolutely horrible aerodynamics in stock form) and C3 (added as much spoiler as the rules allowed). The C4/C5 performed best with after market splitters while the C6 came with one from the factory.

Hope this helps.