{"product_id":"oem-style-side-intake-inlet-guards-c8-corvette-stingray-paragon-performance-eng-motorsport","title":"OEM-Style Side Intake Inlet Guards – C8 Corvette Stingray","description":"\u003csection class=\"shopify-section section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--16326452609250__main\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-section=\"template--16326452609250__main\" class=\"page-width section-template--16326452609250__main-padding\" id=\"MainProduct-template--16326452609250__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product--medium product--thumbnail_slider grid grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-wrapper grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__info-container product__info-container--sticky\" id=\"ProductInfo-template--16326452609250__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC8 Corvette Stingray's side air intakes and Z51 radiators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParagon Performance OEM-Style Intake Inlet Guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed to prevent rocks, leaves, and road debris from entering vulnerable intake areas, these guards provide essential protection without restricting airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC laser-cut aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a durable black powder-coated finish, these guards offer superior durability compared to plastic alternatives. Their OEM-inspired design integrates seamlessly into the factory side intake openings for a clean, factory-style appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike aftermarket guards secured with zip ties, these utilize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory mounting points for a sturdy, secure installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Road and track tested at speeds exceeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 MPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they are engineered to remain secure under demanding driving conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtects Z51 Side Radiators from Rocks and Road Debris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps prevent leaves and debris from entering side intake openings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC Laser-Cut Aluminum Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable black powder-coated finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOEM-style design and fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses Factory Bolt Mounting Locations – No Zip Ties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoad and track tested at speeds exceeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 MPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to maintain factory intake airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight and corrosion-resistant construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes driver-side and passenger-side guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-hour installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParagon Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect Your Z51 Radiators \u0026amp; Side Intakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe C8 Corvette Stingray features large side air intake openings that can allow rocks, leaves, and other road debris to enter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn Z51-equipped vehicles, these openings expose the side radiators to potential damage from debris kicked up during everyday driving or track use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParagon Performance Intake Inlet Guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a protective barrier across the vulnerable areas while maintaining the airflow required by the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered for Proper Airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike full-coverage mesh guards, these inlet guards are intentionally designed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot to cover the entire side intake opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design helps protect the Z51 radiators and prevent debris accumulation without obstructing the factory intake path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParagon's testing found that guards extending into the uppermost portion of the opening could deflect under track conditions, making a partial-coverage design the more secure solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guards are designed to protect the areas that need it without unnecessarily restricting airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC Aluminum Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprecision laser-cut aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these guards provide a strong, lightweight alternative to plastic intake screens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aluminum construction resists cracking, while the durable black powder-coated finish provides long-lasting protection and a subtle OEM-style appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure OEM-Style Mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese guards utilize existing factory bolt mounting locations for a secure installation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike universal mesh screens that rely on zip ties, the Paragon design incorporates an OEM-style mounting approach engineered for demanding road and track conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTested at speeds exceeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 MPH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to 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Hour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation Difficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses OEM bolt mounting locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo zip ties required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic hand tools recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the manufacturer's installation instructions carefully to ensure correct positioning and secure attachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You Need This\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe C8 Corvette Stingray's open side intakes can leave important components vulnerable to rocks and debris, especially on Z51-equipped vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParagon Performance OEM-Style Intake Inlet Guards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide an effective solution without sacrificing airflow or the Corvette's factory appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC aluminum construction, secure OEM-style mounting, and track-tested durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these guards are an excellent protective upgrade for both street-driven and track-focused Corvettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020–2027 Chevrolet Corvette C8 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