Front air dam

[Malibu795]

How much does that thing weigh? Not that it matters with BB, just curious.

15lbs roughly I think

 

[olds307 and 403]

The aforementioned side flaps or whatever:

GN Radiator Air Box Kit (NEW), GBodyParts.com

1981 - 1984 1985 1986 1987 Buick Grand National T Type GNX Turbo Regal Reproduction 3 PIECE BAFFLES SET

www.kirbanperformance.com

Or Scott W. of GNS Performance makes an aluminum version:

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GNS Regal Radiator Box-in kit #20100GNS | gns-performance-

www.gnsperformance.com

Radiator Air Box-in Kit

This kit replaces those flimsy wore out factory rubber shroud around the radiator jsut behind the grill. This was designed to divert 100% of the air that travels through the grill to be forced to go through the radiator!! The results: Better / Faster Cooling! Our kit is made from 1/16" Aluminum...

turbobuick.com

This is a big help. I noticed a 20 to 30 degree drop with this in place. It would have saved years of frustration with hot temps, especially towing with the 403 in the 88 Cutlass.

 

[Ugly1]

Here’s a few if anybody needs one. Two lengths 31” and 42 1/2”View attachment 240777

Guess I need to start collecting those too. I know of 3 or 4 cars in a yard that might have some.

 

[ChipD]

I have an extra air dam if you're interested. It's off of an 81 Grand Prix.. I assume it's the same on all G-Bodies.

Do you still happen to have this? Mine is damaged. Thank you!

 

[airboatgreg]

210 is not overheating

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

210 is normal for a street engine, helps it to burn cleaner and last longer.

 

[scoti]

210 is normal for a street engine, helps it to burn cleaner and last longer.

And helps evap the moisture from the oil....

 

[brrian]

Do you still happen to have this? Mine is damaged. Thank you!

Sorry - I've been away & just saw this. I don't have it... I sold it. Sorry!

 

[melloelky]

Do you still happen to have this? Mine is damaged. Thank you!

Try reaching out to timo22,he's got more than a few to let go

 

[08Malibu]

yes these rides did come with a plastic air dam attached to the bottom of the support and it does aid in forcing air into the radiator core.i don't have any experience running a car without one but i firmly believe it's an important part of the cooling system.

I notice a difference between my Malibu that doesn’t have it and my GP that does. The clutch fan engages a lot more on the Malibu. Purely anecdotal, but it’s something I did notice. I keep meaning to put it back on the Malibu. I have it somewhere. I took it off years ago and when working on the car. At this point I should just get a new one.