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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 05:17 PM
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Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

Could someone direct me to where I can find a diagram showing all the parts for the radiator air dam. I think I am missing them. See attached photo. Having heating issues.

Front under carriage of my 1988 firebird GTA
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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

type in Trans Am Air dam in google... it totally looks like you are missing all 3 pieces.
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Old Mar 4, 2022 | 07:40 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

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type in Trans Am Air dam in google... it totally looks like you are missing all 3 pieces.
Ok right. Thank you. The problem is when I search I get all different links and images. I just want to have a picture diagram so I know what I am looking for and figure out from there.
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Old Mar 5, 2022 | 09:47 AM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

OEM Part Number 12395557
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Old Mar 5, 2022 | 12:07 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

Is this it...

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Old Mar 5, 2022 | 12:09 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

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OEM Part Number 12395557
Is this it....

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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 07:26 AM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

Yes, that is it.
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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 10:37 AM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

Thank you
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Old Mar 6, 2022 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

I just put this on my ‘88 GTA and the temps stay right around 180deg now rather than running up to 220-240deg.
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Old May 19, 2022 | 04:17 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

So is this Hawk's aftermarket air dam recommended over the OEM air dam? My OEM is still in place with no defects.
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Old May 19, 2022 | 04:37 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

Hawks is a copy of the later GM revision. Functionally there's not much difference. If what you've got is intact and in good shape, stick with it.
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Old May 19, 2022 | 06:09 PM
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Re: Under carriage 1988 firebird GTA radiator cooling components

The GM one from what I could tell is a more pliable material it seems from the ones ive seen in the junkyards. the Hawks one is very stiff and has no give!

Not a bad thing but it is less forgiving over parking tops and scrapes etc...
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