C8 Corvette Intake Guards Install - Bolt in - Paragon Performance

[@kungfupanda1334]

Also installed mine on Saturday. One thing I did to help aid the install was that I added a long tie wrap to the front of the screen to help holding and placement. Cut the tie wrap off when I was done. Super easy.

[@ParagonPerformance]

Great tip!

[@marcg1964]

Installed mine Saturday. Look good and fairly easy install.

[@chozn4service]

Mine still in the box waiting on warmer weather and I'll need several more reviews of this video. Maybe I'll have my coolant/oil caps by then.

[@rvdano]

A lot of gap all around the screen top and bottom, other than that its nice

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

Yes. Can’t these be made so that there is not such a HUGE gap on the sides? What is the sense of having these on the car with a gap like that?

[@josephdixon507]

Wish a spotlight had been projected onto the intake so we’d have a better visual. Can’t see a thing….

[@ParagonPerformance]

Thank you for the feedback! We did update the install video with better lighting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-wmqqmeNacsJY

[@C8Kid]

You should had a drop light shining in there to see better.

[@ParagonPerformance]

We have a updated video coming soon 😁

[@nigelleitzell4421]

Do I need black gloves for the install?

[@ParagonPerformance]

Not necessarily

[@larryramsey7438]

Quick question, can the rear air outlets be removed and painted?

[@Hektorlc]

I was very disappointed it did not fit my 2023 Z51 C8 the pieces were too narrow and there was a big gap between the sides which didn’t allow me to make it stay in place with the adhesive double tape 😢perhaps I received a defective one…

[@ParagonPerformance]

Hi Hector, give our updated install video a watch and try that method as we would it to fit and adhere better that way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-wmqqmeNacsJY If you continue to have issues contact us at [e-mail] and we will get your issue resolved.

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

Looks like HUGE gaps between the body and grill edge. Is that right?

[@ParagonPerformance]

The small gaps are there as a tolerance for install. The guard is going to help prevent 99% of debris from getting in. Anything small that may go around won't cause any damage to your side radiator(s).

[@thebagbuddy]

The gaps are for tolerance? It looks unfinished and cheap. @@ParagonPerformance

[@josephf4984]

I tried, and install was fine/easy but took them out. I didn't like the idea that 3 out of the 4 mounting locations were just 3M tape to hold it in place. Should have used the factory bolt near the top also.

[@josephf4984]

@KennyM the front ones (which I love) are held in place with only ONE 3M and that lasted less than 1 month, but the rest is bolted tight, so no issues.

[@AM-vy2pp]

why the cutouts are done like that? so much gap!

[@ParagonPerformance]

We don't want to impede any airflow to the air intake. Even with the gap at the top it will stop 99% of debris

[@jonathondoey7801]

That's going to reduce airflow a ton and somehow it seems ghetto with so much tape.

[@nobark1]

Is that ONLY for Z51 or will they work on Non-Z cars too?

[@ParagonPerformance]

They will work for Non Z51 cars as well!

[@DaveSzuhoza]

Just installed on my 24, not impressed with the fit or installation process, I agree with some of the posts on sloppy fitment, tape supplied didn't adhere very well, I bought new 3M tape at the local auto parts. I would've returned them but I had them for awhile before installation, In conclusion there's gotta be better products available out there....