14/15 rear diffuser opinions needed - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ashen L99 · 05-14-2020, 03:21 AM

This looks like an okay alternative. Quality and figment would be the main concern as with any eBay part. Opinions?

96SS390 · 05-14-2020, 07:34 AM

My plan was to go with the Z28 Rear Diffuser. This one doesn't look to bad though. I as well have an Ashen so if you go this route please post pics when you are done as I don't mind the look.

SSEssence · 05-14-2020, 09:51 AM

I ordered that and it didn't even come close to fitting on mine, there was a 1/2" gap at the top on either side of the center and the side tabs broke while trying to fit it. I ended up being able to return it.

Ashen L99 · 05-14-2020, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SSEssence

I ordered that and it didn't even come close to fitting on mine, there was a 1/2" gap at the top on either side of the center and the side tabs broke while trying to fit it. I ended up being able to return it.

Thanks for the info.

Ashen L99 · 05-14-2020, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 96SS390

My plan was to go with the Z28 Rear Diffuser. This one doesn't look to bad though. I as well have an Ashen so if you go this route please post pics when you are done as I don't mind the look.

I have the z/28 diffuser, was just curious as if anybody had tried this.

mbesman · 05-14-2020, 07:51 PM

This is what I ordered...it was less so you may have to search for a better price, but it fit excellent and is very good quality.

InFiD3ViL · 05-15-2020, 03:19 AM

Damn mbesman, that fitment looks great. I wish they made a version like this for the pre-refresh cars (2010-2012). I have factory GFX on mine, but I want something that has full wrap around on the sides and with bezeled outlets, but allows use of large quad tips. The only quad tips you can fit on pre-refresh GFX are the tiny stainless works ones. Even round tips have to be 3.5" or less.

Ashen L99 · 05-15-2020, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Damn mbesman, that fitment looks great. I wish they made a version like this for the pre-refresh cars (2010-2012). I have factory GFX on mine, but I want something that has full wrap around on the sides and with bezeled outlets, but allows use of large quad tips. The only quad tips you can fit on pre-refresh GFX are the tiny stainless works ones. Even round tips have to be 3.5" or less.

Lol I have the ground effects as well, just got lucky on my end. I have seen some people just take the chrome bezels off to fit there giant tips.

InFiD3ViL · 05-15-2020, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

Lol I have the ground effects as well, just got lucky on my end. I have seen some people just take the chrome bezels off to fit there giant tips.

Yeah I have seen that, I think Mr2Hard2See did that before he did his refresh rear conversion. It looks ok, but kind of unfinished without the bezels. I just don't know why they made them so damned thick...the bezels get near 2 inches wide in some points.

I found something weird last night after reading this thread. Duraflex (Yeah, I know) makes a replacement rear bumper for the pre-refresh cars that has the 2014-2015 Z28 style rear GFX diffuser. I had to look at the pics a few times to understand what I was seeing because the first pic didn't make sense to me. When I saw the picture I was like 'That is impossible!.' But then I realized it was an entire bumper and not just a diffuser.

Anyhow, I am not really a fan of the look of the Duraflex on the pre-refresh cars as it just doesn't look right with that high of a diffuser, in my opinion. The early cars had the diffuser start below the license plate, not in the middle of it, so it looks weird to me. Maybe if it was painted body color it would look better.

Uhhg...the more I look at it the more I like it. It wasn't my intention to derail your thread with mods not relevant to your model year lol. Sorry.

6low · 05-15-2020, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mbesman

This is what I ordered...it was less so you may have to search for a better price, but it fit excellent and is very good quality.

NICE DUDE, that looks so good! I can't wait for mine to get here... too EXCITED! Still have to figure out the paint issue. Did you bring yours to a shop?

Ashen L99 · 05-15-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Yeah I have seen that, I think Mr2Hard2See did that before he did his refresh rear conversion. It looks ok, but kind of unfinished without the bezels. I just don't know why they made them so damned thick...the bezels get near 2 inches wide in some points.

I found something weird last night after reading this thread. Duraflex (Yeah, I know) makes a replacement rear bumper for the pre-refresh cars that has the 2014-2015 Z28 style rear GFX diffuser. I had to look at the pics a few times to understand what I was seeing because the first pic didn't make sense to me. When I saw the picture I was like 'That is impossible!.' But then I realized it was an entire bumper and not just a diffuser.

Anyhow, I am not really a fan of the look of the Duraflex on the pre-refresh cars as it just doesn't look right with that high of a diffuser, in my opinion. The early cars had the diffuser start below the license plate, not in the middle of it, so it looks weird to me. Maybe if it was painted body color it would look better.

Uhhg...the more I look at it the more I like it. It wasn't my intention to derail your thread with mods not relevant to your model year lol. Sorry.

No! Good discussion!

I like how that looks. But as you know with duraflex the fitment might need tweaking. I would totally rock that on a pre-refresh 5th gen.

mbesman · 05-17-2020, 08:47 AM

My paint guy did for a 150. I installed. Not too hard. There was a little tweaking with the attachment adapters just behind the wheel. I've attached pictures for comparison.

Ashen L99 · 05-29-2020, 06:33 PM

Look, someone got a good one!

Wow I like that!

Paul bryan · 06-01-2020, 09:49 AM

Get a used one instead

05-14-2020, 03:21 AM	#1
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 527	14/15 rear diffuser opinions needed This looks like an okay alternative. Quality and figment would be the main concern as with any eBay part. Opinions? Attached Images __________________ Roto-fab CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB, LOD X1 V3 intake manifold, GMPP LS3 heads, Night Fury cam, TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback, Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/150 shot, NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires, DSX flex fuel kit, ZL-1 fuel pump and injectors, B&M deep trans pan, Yank 3400 converter, 3.45s with BMR Delrin bushings, mishimoto 169° Thermostat, GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Lolly pop Lime brake calipers, ZL1 10 spoke wheels, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

05-14-2020, 09:51 AM	#3
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,810 View My Garage	I ordered that and it didn't even come close to fitting on mine, there was a 1/2" gap at the top on either side of the center and the side tabs broke while trying to fit it. I ended up being able to return it. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

05-14-2020, 07:51 PM	#6
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	This is what I ordered...it was less so you may have to search for a better price, but it fit excellent and is very good quality. Attached Images __________________ [

05-15-2020, 03:19 AM	#7
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,584	Damn mbesman, that fitment looks great. I wish they made a version like this for the pre-refresh cars (2010-2012). I have factory GFX on mine, but I want something that has full wrap around on the sides and with bezeled outlets, but allows use of large quad tips. The only quad tips you can fit on pre-refresh GFX are the tiny stainless works ones. Even round tips have to be 3.5" or less. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

05-17-2020, 08:47 AM	#12
mbesman Great White Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 251 View My Garage	My paint guy did for a 150. I installed. Not too hard. There was a little tweaking with the attachment adapters just behind the wheel. I've attached pictures for comparison. Attached Images __________________ [

05-14-2020, 07:34 AM	#2
96SS390 Drives: 2006 BOM GTO Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chippewa Pa Posts: 278	My plan was to go with the Z28 Rear Diffuser. This one doesn't look to bad though. I as well have an Ashen so if you go this route please post pics when you are done as I don't mind the look.

05-29-2020, 06:33 PM	#13
Ashen L99 Drives: Ashen grey, 1SS, L99 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 527	Look, someone got a good one! Wow I like that! Attached Images __________________ Roto-fab CAI, Nick Williams 102mm TB, LOD X1 V3 intake manifold, GMPP LS3 heads, Night Fury cam, TSP 2” long tubes, Corsa ZL-1 catback, Nitrous Outlet 102mm plate kit/150 shot, NGK BR7EF plugs with Taylor plug wires, DSX flex fuel kit, ZL-1 fuel pump and injectors, B&M deep trans pan, Yank 3400 converter, 3.45s with BMR Delrin bushings, mishimoto 169° Thermostat, GM ground effects, T-Rex upper grill, Z/28 Spoiler, Lolly pop Lime brake calipers, ZL1 10 spoke wheels, 12” subwoofer, and custom paint matched interior.

06-01-2020, 09:49 AM	#14
Paul bryan Account Suspended Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Illinois Posts: 4	Get a used one instead