Is there a reason why there is "camaro" behind the grill? If so, why did gm put the black grill there?

 

If by "black grill" you mean the black plastic insert with Camaro embossed on it, I have no idea why GM did that. The car's are bottom breathers, anyway. I'm thinking of attaching a billet aluminum grill to cover it up. Any suggestions re: billet grille?

 

thats the one. i want to take it off, but do not like the look of the 'divits' were the grill snaps into. i was thinking of getting the SLP 'SS' grill. it is painted black, and is a bit more open for air. i personally do not like the look of the billet aluminum grills. IMO

 

Yes, I just checked the SLP "SS" grille. It's a little pricey, but better looking (maybe less flashy) than billet aluminum, IMO.

 

im just a fan of having the car 'appear' stock.

 

Why dont you just prep and paint your stock grill the same as the body. I did. I think it looks much better the same color. Heck I even had my roof repainted SOM. It may look like a 6cyl, but I know better

 

So on my 97Z28 my top came black?
It's green the same colour as the car.
But I got it used and it was in a little acident.
So I think.
It was curb checked kinda hard from what I could see.
And it was repainted.
But not by me.
So a stock Z28 sould have a black top?
Thanks,


Chris G.

 

I cant really say if all 4th gen 93-02 Zs had black roofs. I honestly didnt know mine would have a black roof when I ordered it. The book and Chevy people never said anything about a black roof. I thought my car looked like a pumpkin all it needed was black teeth painted on the doors. I had the roof replaced under warrenty for bubbles and had it painted SOM car looks right to me now

 

I dont mind the black roof. i tinted all the windows, so it looks cool. same thing with the front grill.

also, i thought it was only the 97 SS and 98-02 ls1 that came with the black roof.

 

"it is painted black, and is a bit more open for air.

there is no inlet/outlet for air behind the front "grill", they are sealed off by a type of styrofoam as impact resistent cushion.

so the SLP grill really just appears to be more open for air

 

can that styrofoam be cut out?

 

probably...i think it's on the list of "weight reduction" mods

although it's there for a reason, to help in a front end collision.

and i'm not even sure it would help much with cooling.

 

Regarding the black roof, I recall when I ordered my Quasar Blue Metallic '96 Z-28, there was an option box to check if I wanted the C-pillar (w/T-tops) body color or black. I chose body color, because the mirrors were body-color. But there was that color option on the C-pillar.

 

Well that answered my question.
Thanks,


Chris G.

 

Stick your hand up there. It's open alright. feeds right into the top of the engine compartment.