bumper mod for better airflow
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bumper mod for better airflow
ok, before i get people saying it looks dumb or they would never do it to their car, remember it is my car, lol.
i have been having some probs with cooling temps lately and being still spring, it is going to get nothing but worse. on the greddy tt kit there is still about 5-6" of area that the intercooler is hidden behind the bumper, and the radiator still extends higher than that. i havn't seen any aftermarket bumpers that change or help this situation also. so when i was in a state of mind for cutting and modding, i just layed out some tape, thought it looked as good as it could, and went to town with the cut-off wheel. after using a fine file to clean the holes back up, this is what i was left with.
this by far gets alot more air traveling through the front, and to my surprise, came out pretty cool looking, and i might even step out on a ledge and say, abit menacing.
i have been having some probs with cooling temps lately and being still spring, it is going to get nothing but worse. on the greddy tt kit there is still about 5-6" of area that the intercooler is hidden behind the bumper, and the radiator still extends higher than that. i havn't seen any aftermarket bumpers that change or help this situation also. so when i was in a state of mind for cutting and modding, i just layed out some tape, thought it looked as good as it could, and went to town with the cut-off wheel. after using a fine file to clean the holes back up, this is what i was left with.
this by far gets alot more air traveling through the front, and to my surprise, came out pretty cool looking, and i might even step out on a ledge and say, abit menacing.
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Damn man, I think that looks pretty sick.
I also like the idea of the imitation NISMO N1 intercooler vents.
gringott, where can I find those? I am about to send my car in to have the bumper cover and hood repainted due to rock chips so if I could get something like this I would be set.
I also like the idea of the imitation NISMO N1 intercooler vents.
gringott, where can I find those? I am about to send my car in to have the bumper cover and hood repainted due to rock chips so if I could get something like this I would be set.
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Originally Posted by USN HM 350Z
Damn man, I think that looks pretty sick.
I also like the idea of the imitation NISMO N1 intercooler vents.
gringott, where can I find those? I am about to send my car in to have the bumper cover and hood repainted due to rock chips so if I could get something like this I would be set.
I also like the idea of the imitation NISMO N1 intercooler vents.
gringott, where can I find those? I am about to send my car in to have the bumper cover and hood repainted due to rock chips so if I could get something like this I would be set.
That's where I found them. Then I found them from Japan on some GTR site, but a bit more expensive.
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Good idea, but you will probably see MUCH better results simply by getting a vented hood...
Heat rises.
Heat rises.
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I was thinking the same thing. It would have made his car look very aggressive. IMHO, those holes make the front look flimsy. Should have went with a vented hood.
Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Good idea, but you will probably see MUCH better results simply by getting a vented hood...
Heat rises.
Heat rises.
#12
may i suggest:
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/gentech4.htm
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/naca.htm
for ducted air flow around your intercooler to the radiator and /or vital engine parts that need additional cooling:
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/gentech4.htm
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/naca.htm
for ducted air flow around your intercooler to the radiator and /or vital engine parts that need additional cooling:
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Good idea, but you will probably see MUCH better results simply by getting a vented hood...
Heat rises.
Heat rises.
#16
Originally Posted by Chebosto
are you allowed to run w/o a license plate? that probably adds to the restriction of air flow ... also do you run your stock undertray?
what temps are you seeing that you feel that extra cooling is necessary? and where are you taking the measurements from?
what temps are you seeing that you feel that extra cooling is necessary? and where are you taking the measurements from?
yes running the undertray. i have fallen victim to the headlifting and just wanted to get a little more cooling ability. added a 16lb rad cap while i was at it.
#17
Originally Posted by CUxtopher
helps keep your eyes off the mounting screws for the front lip.
looks sorta cwest?
looks sorta cwest?
#18
Originally Posted by Mr_Drifter
you know what would be awesome, some sideshots of your beautiful ride.
my car is going to be in a calendar with a bairily clothed lady here in a few weeks. will post pics from that.
http://allonblack.smugmug.com/photos...lbumID=1418094
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Originally Posted by overZealous1
ok, before i get people saying it looks dumb or they would never do it to their car, remember it is my car, lol.
i have been having some probs with cooling temps lately and being still spring, it is going to get nothing but worse. on the greddy tt kit there is still about 5-6" of area that the intercooler is hidden behind the bumper, and the radiator still extends higher than that. i havn't seen any aftermarket bumpers that change or help this situation also. so when i was in a state of mind for cutting and modding, i just layed out some tape, thought it looked as good as it could, and went to town with the cut-off wheel. after using a fine file to clean the holes back up, this is what i was left with.
this by far gets alot more air traveling through the front, and to my surprise, came out pretty cool looking, and i might even step out on a ledge and say, abit menacing.
i have been having some probs with cooling temps lately and being still spring, it is going to get nothing but worse. on the greddy tt kit there is still about 5-6" of area that the intercooler is hidden behind the bumper, and the radiator still extends higher than that. i havn't seen any aftermarket bumpers that change or help this situation also. so when i was in a state of mind for cutting and modding, i just layed out some tape, thought it looked as good as it could, and went to town with the cut-off wheel. after using a fine file to clean the holes back up, this is what i was left with.
this by far gets alot more air traveling through the front, and to my surprise, came out pretty cool looking, and i might even step out on a ledge and say, abit menacing.
You may want to add a template to this to your product line-up. Considering that all the R&D is done, these should be so cheap to make, anything you make on it should be a profit...