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Katech Releases Carbon-Fiber Front-Splitter Package for C6 Corvettes
Posted March 15 2010 10:04 AM by VETTE Mag 
Filed under: Corvette News, C6 Corvette


Katech Performance, a leader in custom designed aerodynamic upgrades for the Chevrolet C6 Corvette, introduces a complete Front Splitter, Undertray and Brake Duct Kit engineered to increase front downforce.


The new Katech Carbon Fiber Front Splitter, Undertray and Brake Duct Kit (part # KAT-A4979) includes the Katech Carbon Fiber Front Splitter combined with a full-length undertray extending to the radiator.  New carbon fiber brake ducts draw air from the front of the splitter and direct it to the braking system.
     
Designed to fit the C6 Corvette Z06, ZR1 or Grand Sport models, the kit is easy to install due to its four-piece design.  No drilling is required and all stainless steel hardware is included.
     
Katech wind tunnel testing shows that, when installed, the kit eliminates high speed front end lift found on the stock C6 Z06 and brings it into the negative (downforce) that racers desire.  When used in combination with Katech side skirts and rear spoiler, aerodynamic balance is achieved to near perfection.  Rather than trying to pull air from the bottom of the vehicle like a stock car set-up, Katech engineered the kit's brake cooler inlet as a direct path from the front of the vehicle.  Again, wind tunnel smoke testing illustrates this design provides an effective way of getting air to the brake system without causing front end lift.
 
"Although our new kit delivers head-turning good looks, form follows function and buyers of the Front Splitter/Brake Duct kit know our parts have the aerodynamic performance to back it up," commented Jason Harding, director of aftermarket operations, Katech Performance.  "We share this data with our customers, and a seven-page wind tunnel report is included with every product."
 
Constructed of 100 percent pure carbon fiber and made in the U.S.A., the Katech Carbon Fiber Front Splitter and Brake Duct Kit comes with a stainless steel hardware kit and retails for $1,774.99.  Katech also sells a splitter without undertray and brake ducts for $575; A fiberglass version is available for $399.99.  For more information, call 866.KATECH1 or visit www.katechengines.com.
     

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