American Car Craft HTC Header Guard Kit

C8 convertible perforated header and crossmember covers with the red crossmembers left exposed

C8 convertible perforated header and crossmember covers with broad stainless crossmember coverage

Angled view of perforated C8 convertible covers around exposed crossmembers

Close-up of the C8 convertible stainless crossmember cover with an access opening

Exposed-crossmember cover locations marked by arrows in a C8 hardtop convertible engine bay

Opposite-side perforated stainless crossmember cover installed in a C8 hardtop convertible

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Crossmember Style

Exposed Crossmembers

Covered Crossmembers

C8 Corvette HTC Header Guard and Crossmember Covers

Dress the header and crossmember areas of your 2020–2024 C8 Corvette hardtop convertible with American Car Craft header guard and crossmember covers. Choose Exposed Crossmembers, part 883208, or Covered Crossmembers, part 883209, for perforated stainless steel trim that brings both areas into one engine-bay dress-up project.

The shaped panels give the header and crossmember areas a coordinated appearance, with repeating perforations and brushed borders defining the trim. Choose exposed crossmembers to keep more of the painted surfaces visible, or covered crossmembers for more stainless coverage.

Product Details

Material and finish: Perforated stainless steel with a brushed frame.
Exposed Crossmembers, 883208: Long openings leave the underlying crossmember surfaces visible.
Covered Crossmembers, 883209: Broader perforated faces cover more of those surfaces.
Option difference: The selection changes coverage, not brushed versus polished trim.
Package scope: Each style combines the header guard and crossmember covers.
Origin: Made in the USA.

Benefits

Your preferred coverage: Keep the existing crossmember color prominent or choose a broader stainless treatment.
Coordinated detailing: Carries perforated metal and brushed edging across the header and crossmember areas.
One style selection: Choose the appearance that suits your engine-bay project without ordering both coverage styles.

Important Notes

Production time: Custom made. Ships in 5–8 business days, before carrier transit.
Ordering: Select one coverage style; you do not need both styles to obtain the header guard and crossmember covers.
Installation: A T30 driver is required to remove and reinstall crossmember fasteners. Take care around nearby wiring and the oil-cap area, and follow the applicable fastener torque specifications.
Crossmember color: Red visible through the exposed-style openings is the car's crossmember finish, not a supplied red insert.
Separate accessories: The carbon-fiber accents along the outer rails in some installed photographs are separate frame rail covers, ACC 883206, and are not included.

CORVETTE COMPATIBILITY

2020–2024 C8 Corvette hardtop convertible (HTC)
HTC header guard and crossmember areas; not the Coupe header-guard kit

Why Buy This Product from Custom Corvette Accessories

At Custom Corvette Accessories, we're Corvette owners ourselves, and we offer one-on-one customer service to help you choose accessories for your car. We can help you understand the exposed 883208 and covered 883209 choices for your C8 hardtop convertible so you can select the crossmember appearance you want. Contact us for personal help with your selection before you order.

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Vehicle Fitment & Specifications

Generation:	C8
Transmission Type:	Dual-Clutch
Intended Use:	Street, Show

Shipping Information

Boxed Weight:	3.0 lbs
Box Size:	24 x 18 x 4 in

Frequently Asked Questions

Which C8 Corvette HTC header guard and crossmember-cover kit leaves my painted crossmembers visible?

Choose Exposed Crossmembers, part 883208. Its long openings leave the underlying crossmember surfaces visible. Covered Crossmembers, part 883209, puts broader perforated stainless faces over those areas.

Are the exposed and covered C8 Corvette HTC header guard and crossmember-cover kits different metal finishes?

The selector changes how much of the crossmembers is covered. Both choices use perforated stainless steel and brushed trim; it is not a brushed-versus-polished selector.

Do I need to order the C8 Corvette HTC header guard separately?

No. Each of these two product choices is a header guard and crossmember-cover combination. Choose the coverage style you want rather than ordering both.

Does the C8 Corvette HTC header guard and crossmember-cover kit include the carbon fiber outer rail accents?

No. Those outer rail covers are ACC part 883206, a separate product. This listing is for the perforated header guard and crossmember covers.

Are these C8 Corvette crossmember covers a tool-free installation?

No. Fitting requires removing and reinstalling crossmember fasteners with a T30 driver. Follow the applicable fitting procedure and fastener torque specifications.

C8 Corvette American Car Craft HTC Header Guard and Crossmember Covers