Added a duct in the front valance for the intercooler - Lateral-g Forums

**camcojb** · #1 08-06-2005, 01:35 PM

Since almost half the air hitting the intercooler is blocked on a 69 Camaro by the front bumper and valance Pascual and I decided to put an opening in the valance for more air. We are going to add a screen on the backside and a small air diffuser to help the air up a bit into the intercooler. He also completely fabbed in sides to the duct for strength and to look finished as compared to just cutting a hole. He also removed the flattened area at the nose for the front license plate.

**camcojb** · #2 08-06-2005, 01:36 PM

another view

**camcojb** · #3 08-06-2005, 01:37 PM

back side

Van B · #4 08-06-2005, 01:43 PM

Nice.

BC69 · #5 08-06-2005, 02:02 PM

That looks really nice, and it should help get some good airflow. I think thats a trick modification to any 69'. I cant wait to see that finished.

Do you need a front plate in your state??

Tim

**camcojb** · #6 08-06-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BC69

That looks really nice, and it should help get some good airflow. I think thats a trick modification to any 69'. I cant wait to see that finished.

Do you need a front plate in your state??

Tim

Legally yes, a front plate is required. I have not had a front plate on any of my cars or trucks since the 80's though, and have had no problems.

I did not want to do a duct particularly, but it will be a big benefit in this case and I think when I get the complete front end on the car it will look like it belongs there.

Jody

Musclerodz · #7 08-06-2005, 02:28 PM

Looks nice. Are you going to install a pan to help direct the air better to the intercooler?

Mike

**camcojb** · #8 08-06-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Looks nice. Are you going to install a pan to help direct the air better to the intercooler?

Mike

There will be something to direct the air up.
Jody

jack67rs · #9 08-06-2005, 04:17 PM

very cool! looks like a factory vent, not distracting at all.

BC69 · #10 08-06-2005, 06:16 PM

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I did not want to do a duct particularly, but it will be a big benefit in this case and I think when I get the complete front end on the car it will look like it belongs there.

I think its one of those things, like the Mules hood luvres that will make people think "Hmm...what is under there???" Something subtle but classy, and it truly looks part of the car and factory. I like it.

Tim