Installing the American Hydrocarbon ZR1 Splitter on a C6 Corvette Z06

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Check out why I bought a ZR1 splitter from American Hydrocarbon, and see how great the results are! Had I known it was so easy to install, I would have done it long ago.
(Unfortunately, American Hydrocarbon is no longer in business.)
⬇ Quick jump to each section ⬇
0:00 - Introduction
0:27 - Appearance upgrades I have done so far
1:20 - Why I went with American Hydrocarbon again
2:44 - How it arrived and unboxing/unwrapping
3:35 - Inspecting and a cool custom upgrade I did (tell me what you think of it!)
4:02 - Comparison of ZR1 splitter to OEM Z06 splitter ("valance panel")
4:43 - Removal of OEM Z06 splitter - Too easy!
5:04 - I didn't have to drill holes for this...but someone else did anyway.
6:28 - How it looks after installation (also SUPER easy)
6:57 - My work isn't done yet...
8:05 - Additional thoughts and my recommendations (+coupon codes)
9:41 - Conclusion, request for comments (tell me what you think!), and thanks
CORRECTION - I meant to say "spoiler" and not "splitter" at the 2:25 mark.
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@ejsgarage 3 года назад

The splitter looks amazing on the Corvette. LOVE it!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

THANKS! I do too! 😜

@dougb3740 3 года назад

Cool Video Jason! I’m glad to see you have new content on the Zo6. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks, Doug! As I mentioned, I am WAY behind on working on this car. I gotta step the pace up. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

@edwardsadler6003 3 года назад

I have a 08 z06, it's all stock and the splitter is the only thing I've ever wanted my car is jet steam blue and it had 9,154 miles in August of 2019 and I started really driving it and now it has around 30 thousand miles. There's a fine line when doing things to ones car is alot easier to sell one when it's close to stock and sometimes we can go over board with coloring the badges wheels ect, I've seen beautiful cars over done with black, in the end what matters it's what you like and most people are never honest with us on how something looks. When I was growing up my dad hated bumper stickers it made a car look like crap, you can make a car look like a kids reveal model by doing too much as in decals where they shouldn't be, it's a grate looking clean car and doing too much makes it look cheap, the car has sexy lines doing to much takes that away. And it feels good to take my car out and woman love it and men to they think it's a new car.

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks for the comments. I agree, too much can ruin a car. Check this video if you haven't already: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yJ0fhXT39fk.html

@BaconNarwhal310 3 года назад

About time you got that splitter! I had one on my GS but, after a trip to Mexico it caught on a railroad track and snapped it in half. Definitely suggest installing that reinforcement sooner than later!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks, Kevin. Yup, I have been planning this for far too long. That reinforcement need to be done and soon!

@iTzTWINSiTz 3 года назад

Keep the mods coming! I have the same scheme I'm excited to do on my silver Z too! Your videos will help me execute. I look forward to the headlight guide too. My splitter and black headlights are going on as soon as it gets warm!

@pontaverde 3 года назад

Fantastic material as always! Your Z is gorgeous

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! 👍

@mitchellmoore2975 3 года назад

Love that Jake emblem

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! I appreciate the input!

@FiercePhxMoto 3 года назад

Very nice video. Love the Vette. On a side note. So sad to hear the Camaro Show's done. I never called in but listened for years. I wish you and Chris the best in the future.

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks for much and thanks for listening to the show. The kind works are much appreciated!

@windycitywarrior71 3 года назад

I’m subbed and waiting for more vette videos!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Got more in the works. Thanks!! 👍

@clintarbogast9431 3 года назад

Awesome video brother! Bad ass ride!.. side note..going to pull the trigger on your Forgestar M14 's you had at one time (exact same set up) glad I came across your channel keep up the cool videos brother!🤘

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! What color is your car?

@clintarbogast9431 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage its black so I figured those wheels will look good on there..wheels I got on there now stick in a little bit so this set up will more aggressive.

@kcsr6 3 года назад

I’m about to order a splitter for my C6Z and was not a fan of drilling new holes. Didn’t cross my mind about American Hydrocarbon! Thanks for the info and video, I’ve stolen a few of your ideas for my Z!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Cool man! Glad I can help. I will say that shipping on the splitter is rough because of the size. Use coupon code FREE to get free shipping until 12/31. I wish I did this months ago...but I also wish I waited until now to order so I could get the free shipping! ;);)

@FUMan661 2 года назад

I love your car, I just feel like your side skirts need to be gloss black now too to match. Keep your videos coming!

@InJasonsGarage 2 года назад

Thanks. I have been torn on this ever since I did this video. I have the factory color skirts that came with the car...but I feel if I had them painted black, it would make the car look "bottom heavy".

@FUMan661 2 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage I respectfully disagree, but it's not my car so my opinion doesn't mean anything, as long as you're happy... still a badass car though. 🤙🏼🇺🇸

@Matty.Garage 3 года назад

Nice man! Love it

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Appreciate it, brother! I forgot to wear my HWF shirt in this one. 😧. I'll wear it in my next Corvette video, I promise!

@quicksilverz6642 2 года назад

Looks great man.. Need to order one for myself

@InJasonsGarage 2 года назад

Thanks, I am super happy with mine.

@bic1498 3 года назад

While my preference is for the stock GS/Z06 lower valance (I think the ZR1 splitter looks like an Ethiopian Mursi with a lip plate), the one you have there is an example of quality fit and paint. Nice piece of gear. My GS had a ZR1 splitter on it that I replaced with a stock GS valance and one of the prior owners had used non-standard fastener locations (as was done on yours) and also had scraped the splitter on parking curbs and busted out a couple of the holes where the j-nuts clip onto on the front fascia, so I offer some advice to keep a CLOSE eye on your parking with that nice new splitter. May want to consider a front camera.

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks for the thoughts and advice. If you look really closely at the video in a few spots, you will see where the paint is very slightly cracked at the bottom of the front fascia. That was me hitting a parking block. It hurt. And, if you look even closer, you might see a small bullet front camera mounted near the top of the lower front grille...for the reasons discussed. 😆

@35057 3 года назад

Jason Debler the lawn rebel 😎🤘🏻

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks. I think. What does that mean?

@35057 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage I follow a lawn care channel on here. The guy has an excellent handlebar mustache, it’s become his signature and branding. Connor Ward, Lawn Rebel. You looked like a close similarity. Great channel tho.

@JeffTurner-ps4cs Год назад

On another note. I'm curious which model Race Ramps did you order for your Z06 ramp clearance? Thank you

@InJasonsGarage Год назад

These: geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2

@chrismunos7741 2 года назад

lovin it!

@InJasonsGarage 2 года назад

Thanks!

@sorrelsperformance7057 8 месяцев назад

Did you sell the stock headlights been trying to find some silver ones and splitter looks good! Love the car just got a c6 so looking to do some of the same stuff.

@InJasonsGarage 8 месяцев назад

I still have the stock headlights installed. :) Like I mentioned in this video, I am behind in my mods!

@Maximus091768 8 месяцев назад

Where did you get the side and rear emblems? Great video!

@InJasonsGarage 8 месяцев назад

Side emblems here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7YEAIPJxXkU.html Front and rear emblems here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bgyQ9Lg8Nzo.html

@BigMacCat1958 3 года назад

NICE !!!!!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks!!

@240sxjunky9 3 года назад

I wanna know more about those foglights!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

I'll be doing a full install video in the near future. Until then, check this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gUfj8krWkHE.html . Also, check out www.lightwurkz.com/product/corvette-c6-led-drl-replacement-lamps-new-for-2019/

@petelanzone484 Год назад

Jason how are you liking those race ramps? Are you able to drive up and down on them without rubbing the zr1 splitter? Also what length of race ramps are you using? The 56 inch by chance?

@InJasonsGarage Год назад

I have these: geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2 And I love them, no problems rubbing.

@PowerHungryFool 3 года назад

Jason, I have purchased a LS427/570 in Nov 20 waiting to swap into my 69RS Camaro. My question is do I need to worry about the valve drop in this newest GM crate engine. Scoggin Dickey where the motor came from brushed off the idea that there ever was a problem then or now. You have any idea if this is still a issue with new crate LS7 engines GM is currently making?

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Have you seen this playlist? ru-vid.com/group/PLq79AIsMUwndnzvkQXu5xbK2Z4BXUOxF8 There really is no clear answer to this. Some say it is an issue with all LS7s, some say crate engines don't have the issue, some say it was never an issue. For that last one, I would ask those who have had to replace their engines so see if they agree. My advice? Better safe that sorry.

@lag1791 3 года назад

Nice splitter. Quick off topic question. How do you like the race ramps? What size are they and are you lowered all the way down on stock bolt? Just bought a 2006 cammed Z06 the is fully lowered on stock bolts. Been debating race ramps vs spending allot more on QuickJack. I'm leaning toward the race ramps 72" and rear tire cribs.

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

I have the 72" and I love them. You can see them in the corner by my garage door in almost every video. For cars like ours, they are a must. And for "normal" cars, they are great too because they are not as steep as regular ramps and are just less freaky when driving up them. QuickJacks are nice but RaceRamps are easy to store, super lightweight and just plain handy.

@AnalyticalMind 3 года назад

great video! is there a noticable difference in the handling if you get the ZR1 rear spoiler and not change out the front splitter?

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

A bit, but I also don't drive my car as aggressively as I should. 😀 I am quite confident that there's a difference at higher speeds.

@michaelgerrard7410 2 года назад

What’s it measure off the ground? Is it lower than stock ? I already drag on everything

@InJasonsGarage 2 года назад

My car is lowered on factory springs and the bottom front edge of my splitter is 5" off the ground.

@petercarey6883 3 года назад

Well Jason, this is AGV, aka Another Great Video! I'll try and handle my comments and/or questions in real time as I watch, stop, comment and then repeat. 1. Love the Jake Skull addition. I think you can get a small, like maybe 1" square logo of it in metal that would go just in front of the rear fender-wells. You'll know better than I. 2. As to American Hydrocarbon, can they "dip" it in a factory pattern CF? Also, it they paint, can it be had in Carbon Flash? Sorry, I see you addressed my question of dipping it. FWIW after going through TWO factory CF Splitters I'm looking for an alternative and I think this fills the bill, especially since I won't have to take out a loan like I would to make a factory purchase. That's it for now. But the day is still early.😉 Save the Wave.👋

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks, Peter! 1) I got rid of the chicklet here. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VaYvCT7LvCM.html . I never thought of replacing it with something else...but I will check into it! 2) Yeah, I am pretty sure they can do whatever you need. Give them a shout and tell them I sent you. Let me know what they say!

@petercarey6883 3 года назад

Thanks for the above link. I just went to it and save that I didn't comment or leave a "thumb's up." I apologize and did leave a thumb's up👍for you. Ha, ha. "Chicklet," love it! I've never heard it referred that way, but it works! I really have to get out more.😉

@neelambinstock8715 10 месяцев назад

Where did you get your custom black front/rear emblems?

@InJasonsGarage 10 месяцев назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bgyQ9Lg8Nzo.htmlsi=owhqDxUukkMTUrAl

@bird5743 3 года назад

I am new to the Corvette community. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and appreciate all the help you offer! I want to get a zr1 kit for my grandsport and I can’t decide what company to go with. Seems like Rpi has better prices than AHC but has some bad reviews. I don’t want to cheap out on the parts though, any insight to who you would go with? I wanted to get the spoiler, skirts, and splitter all from the same company so I know it matches perfect. Thanks Jason!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Hard to say. I had good luck with RPI but I heave heard that others haven't had the best responses from them. I really like the paint quality of American Hydrocarbon. I'd say it is a 50/50 situation. Sorry I can't help more. I do understand about wanting everything to match, I typically do as well. However, I have a C6.5 spoiler from one company, side skirts from another unknown company (they came with the car), and of course, the splitter from AH. :)

@bird5743 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage thank you for the quick response! I still have a couple months to decide before I get her out of hibernation so I guess I’ll have to just bite the bullet on one or the other lol. Beautiful z by the way, thanks again!

@adnansthe1849 3 года назад

How’s the ground clearance after the lip? Does it rub a lot more now?

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

I honestly haven't found out, it hasn't been out of the garage since I made this video due to weather and such. I should have measured the factory valance height before I removed it. 😁

@MT_53 2 года назад

Hi Jason! Which Race Ramps are you using for the C6?

@InJasonsGarage 2 года назад

The exact ramps I use are the Race Ramps RR-72-2. Love 'em. geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2

@MT_53 2 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage Thanks!!

@504S 3 года назад

Hey dude !! Love the car its Awesome, where did you order the splitter ? I want one from my GrandSport...

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

AmericanHydrocarbon.com

@contagiousingenuityagency5273 3 года назад

Hi Jason, I personally think your whip looks sick with the front splitter and gloss black spoiler, although some may disagree. On a bit of a different note, what are you running for your fog light bulbs?

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! For right now, I am actually running these: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LdudBvhKnCM.html But as soon as I get the front clip off that I mentioned in this video, I will (finally!) be installing the ones I mentioned here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-gUfj8krWkHE.html

@contagiousingenuityagency5273 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage Thanks, I honestly didn't think they're proper fog lights until you mentioned it. Any chance you might do a comparison test (lux meter, etc., just like you do with LED bulbs) of them going against factory fogs?

@kyleschwartz2799 3 года назад

what exact race ramps are those? those would be amazing compared to the 2'4 I drive onto so I can jack up my car...

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

The exact ramps I use are the Race Ramps RR-72-2. Love 'em. geni.us/RaceRampsRR-72-2

@kyleschwartz2799 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage THANK YOU!!!!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

@@kyleschwartz2799 Not a problem! :)

@daviddimock5216 3 года назад

where do i order the exact same splitter. And rocker skirts!!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

americanhydrocarbon.com

@dereklikos4423 3 года назад

There’s something about the zr1 splitter I just don’t like, do you know if there’s any other splitters on the market

@bic1498 3 года назад

There is a ZRAL-1 splitter for something different. www.southerncarparts.com/corvette-zral-painted-front-chin-spoiler-splitter-p-6669.html

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

I was just going to suggest the same! I think design is a solid alternative to the ZR1 splitter. Plus, I hear that it doesn't scrape as much.

@marcv.5574 3 года назад

Mexico huh. That's like around the corner down the street from where I live.

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Yep. That's where my stunt driver does the testing for me.

@marcv.5574 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage how can I get the splitter to fit flush with the bumper? I keep turning the screw but it only goes in so many turns and then the metal clip starts warping. So I have about a centimeter gap from the splitter and bumper. The double sided tape doesn't even touch the bumper. 😐

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

@@marcv.5574 Are you using the same splitter that I am in this video from American Hydrocarbon or another manufacturer? Sounds like something is warped. Is it all the way around or only in a certain spot?

@marcv.5574 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage not the same manufacturer,but it is the same all the way around and fits perfectly as far as dimensions but like I said the screws only turn so many turns maybe I have to hold the splitter up to the bumper and screw it in so it can remain flush? Or should it be able to screw all the way I until the splitter meets the bumper by turning the screws? (If that makes sense)

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

@@marcv.5574 Definitely try holding the splitter flush when tightening, don't leave a gap or lets the screw try to draw the splitter tight. Start in the middle, support the ends with something like a cardboard box and work your way toward the ends, alternating sides. Let me know if that works for you.

@Vini-Pizza Год назад

Do you have any information on installing American Hydrocarbon C6 Hood props? Pat didn't include any installation instructions when he shipped them. I tried contacting them, but unfortunately no reply. Any information that you can shed on this is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

@InJasonsGarage Год назад

I wish I could help you, but I don't have experience with them myself. Send a pic of what you have to jason@injasonsgarge.com and I will at least take a look and offer suggestions.

@Vini-Pizza Год назад

@@InJasonsGarage thank you!

@InJasonsGarage Год назад

@@Vini-Pizza Don't think me just yet, I am not sure how much help I can provide! 😬

@Vini-Pizza Год назад

@@InJasonsGarage I’ll send you pictures tomorrow.👍🏻👍🏻

@Vini-Pizza Год назад

After much playing around with the props this morning, I finally figured the installation out. It was very frustrating. Removal is down right hazardous. I do not recommend them. Thanks for your time.

@500hpPlusGarage Год назад

I can’t find this anymore? Anyone have a link?

@InJasonsGarage Год назад

americanhydrocarbon.com/

@scottfass5923 3 года назад

Same for C6 GS?

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Yup, they have them for both widebody and standard C6 Corvettes.

@ericsosa4494 2 года назад

where did you purchase the splitter ?

@InJasonsGarage 2 года назад

americanhydrocarbon.com

@CornFedZ06 3 года назад

I'm gonna go ahead and say the lack of hair cut and beard trimming looks 10x better 🤘

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Heh...thanks. I think. :)

@tommycastro7357 Год назад

How much was painted?

@InJasonsGarage Год назад

Check latest prices at AmericanHydrocarbon.com

@idrewwood 3 года назад

That car is pure sex. Love what you are doing with it.

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

Thanks! 😎😎

@idrewwood 3 года назад

What size are your wheels?

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

All the details are in the description here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OMwX3Nq8Bv8.html

@idrewwood 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage thanks!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

@@idrewwood You bet. Let me know if you have more questions, and I'd like to mention that I LOVE your wood work!

@idrewwood 3 года назад

@@InJasonsGarage thank you sir! I appreciate it. I just recently picked up a silver C6 base. And I’m like you...I want gloss black accents on almost everything!

@InJasonsGarage 3 года назад

@@idrewwood Curious...do you have a particular reason for gloss black rather than the common carbon fiber look?