FMIC question.

[Borund]

Just getting professional help from you guys. My question is, if i were to get an frount mount intercooler setup on my s14, and the intercooler being 24x12x3, would that mean i have to get rid of my bumper support in order for it to fit without coming down lower than than the front bumper? or are they're ways around that?

[rps13drift]

You could trim your bumper support so that its still there but your intercooler will fit.

[viperbite]

pull your bumper off
test fit it
sharpie + rotary cutoff tool FTW!

[Borund]

so are you saying cut out a piece of my bumper support where the fm would go? and have the side still there?

[Hooorahh!]

take the bumper off test fit the fmic .. and ur going to have to shave/cut ur bumper support if u wanna keep it there .. so u can keep to bumper support but have to shave it down

[nissanguy13]

Same as above, cut your bumper support. Take a torch, grinder, jig saw etc and cut out the inside. You'll probably have to go right up to the seem but don't cut the seem.

[Borund]

Alright, i think i got it. I drew a picture how i thought you guys ment. Its Before and After. Looking straight at the bumper support from front of car.

http://www.austinborunda.com/images/untitled.JPG


That what you guys ment?

[nwmrkt]

Yes, try to cut as little as you can.

[usdm180sx]

FYI it's called the bumper reinforcement bar. Teh bumper support does exactly that; support the bumper so it doesn't sag. It goes on top of the bumper reinforcement bar on teh s14

[Borund]

Oh, alright thanks for correcting me. Learn new things everyday. :)

[!Zar!]

Bumper beams are over rated. =)

[usdm180sx]

Peace of mind, my friend :D

[grnappletree14]

here u go man a write up for u, http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=119910

[Borund]

well i dont want to spend all this money on my engine/intercooler setup and get into an accident have have it all just totaled.

[Borund]

Well thanks for your input guys