One of the struggles of a mid-engined platform is directing adequate air flow to the engine, as it’s now nestled away from the air stream. While the OE intake design of the C8 Corvette is more than enough to provide the necessary air to the engine, ACS Composite has launched a new set of rear quarter intake ports for customers looking for an extra edge.
Designed for 2020+ Corvette Coupe models (both Z51-equipped and non-Z51 vehicles), ACS Composite claims that these intake ports are designed to improve air circulation in the engine compartment by reducing ambient hot air, thus increasing the Vette’s performance and longevity.
To this end, ACS Composite claims that the rear quarter intake ports have multiple benefits, including:
- Increased airflow for optional engine performance
- Reduces ambient hot air to allow for a cooler engine
- Seamless integration into the Corvette’s body lines
Constructed of PC Composite material, these air intakes require no drilling or tape for installation. Finished in ACS Composite’s Carbon Flash Metallic Black (CFZ) finish, one set runs $1,179.
As a reminder, the current 2023 Corvette is available in one of two flavors, the 2023 Stingray and the 2023 Z06. The C8 Stingray is powered by the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine, rated at 490 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque in standard configuration. Meanwhile, the C8 Z06 features the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT6 gasoline engine, which develops 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
For the upcoming 2024 model year, the C8 E-Ray will be added to the Vette lineup, and is highlighted by a combination of an electric motor on the front axle and the aforementioned V8 LT2 engine.
Under the skin, all C8 Corvette variants, ride on the GM Y2 platform. Production takes place exclusively at the GM Bowling Green plant in Kentucky.
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Comments
I guess I am just too cynical, critical, whiney, and tired of overpriced C8 accessories,
that have little to no impact on performance or looks.
If you have not studied the rear deck on a coupe C8, that rear window has an air gap
at rear of glass, it creates a venturi effect pulling air through when moving.
Driving my C8 in recent 109F heat in Southern California desert , engine maintains a
decent temperature with no concerns .
This item being offered to me, seems like a fashion accessory, I would prefer it from
Injection molded plastic, and at $49.95 maximum retail. Overpriced at that.
I agree, it isn’t needed for cooling as the engine stays at a normal temp even in hot weather. Maybe track people could use it. I don’t think it enhances the look, or improves the overall appeal.
ACS is a great company that makes excellent quality C8 parts, however this new part is a joke and won’t do anything to improve performance like they claim. The coupe rear hatch is designed as a heat extractor to allow heat to escape. Forcing air into the vents defeats the heat extraction and only aides in reducing aerodynamics possibly even inducing lift which is obviously bad plus it will not lower coolant temps.
I like the looks of the color match set, but at $1179, I don’t see many takers. My 2021 is the same color and I would go $300-400 max for it, thinking they would still make a good profit.
Adding sugar to a can of soda pop…
They’re targeting a specific group. The “look at me” people that have stupid money.
So was general motors when they designed it!
Can anyone say J C Whitney?
An artful, and clever redesign that would cover all of the vent holes and flush air out the bottom would be better. In heavy rains I see water draining into the engine compartment. While it probably does no harm, I’d like to keep it clean there.
It looks like an obvious aftermarket item to just put a plastic trough under those vents and let the water drain to the back of the compartment onto the ground.
Just another reason to get an HTC. 😉
Can’t wait till Autozone caries them so I can purchase the set along with the stick on hood scoops #ZoneBucks