C3 Front Air Dams Were Designed To Not Only Be An Early Warning System For Too Steep An Angle, But Their Primary Job Is To Shove Cooling Air Into Your Radiator. A Missing Air Dam Leaves You At Risk Of Unintended Damage As Well As An Overheated Car.
Once damaged, or worse, non-existent, your Corvette will experience higher average operating temperatures. Which, in turn, will lead to decreased cooling system efficiency, service life and, will cause overheating and premature/accelerated engine wear.