Silvia front end with FMIC

[nisileighty]

I know this is a stupid question, I know people have asked it, bear with me.

I recently got a Silvia front end conversion for my 240sx, and the way my intercooler is setup interferes with my bumper. I'd like others opinions and pictures on their Silvia fronts with front mounts. I've thought of relocating my intercooler, but most places I can put it my piping won't work for that. I REALLY don't wanna cut the bumper up as it is in near perfect condition.

Here's pics of my issue:
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The intercooler and pipes hit the bumper along the bumper mouth.

I've thought of the PBM HMIC, but that requires trimming the radiator support. I'd still be more open to that than cutting the bumper.

[jdl1527]

You have to cut it, I had to cut a few inches off on mine.

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[nisileighty]

You have to cut it, I had to cut a few inches off on mine.

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Well, I'm looking for anything more creative than cutting the bumper. That's my last resort

[jdl1527]

Could do a v mount

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[nisileighty]

Could do a v mount

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That's a new idea. Would I need to run an electric fan for the radiator? I'm pleased with how my clutch fan cools and have had bad experience with electric fans, even the high end ones. But obviously a v-mount will require me to delete the clutch fan and shroud.

[S-Nation S13]

PBM high mount ..


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[nisileighty]

PBM high mount ..


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Probably the most realistic option for me. You wouldn't know of any for sale would you? Don't wanna get one brand new.

[S-Nation S13]

I know of a guy but it's only the core you need to source the piping


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[nisileighty]

I know of a guy but it's only the core you need to source the piping


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That's fine. You mind giving him my number?

[S-Nation S13]

That's fine. You mind giving him my number?



One sec I'll contact him.


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[nisileighty]

Still open to others suggestions so if you got anything chime in!


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[tuzzio]

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[jumpman2334]

Don't wanna get one brand new.
what do you have against getting a new one? don't want to spend the money?


don't be a cheap ass.

[!Zar!]

Cut the bumper.

That should be your FIRST resort. Not your last.

No need for this to be complicated.

[dorkidori_s13]

Cut the bumper.

That should be your FIRST resort. Not your last.

No need for this to be complicated.

As much as Zar bugs me at times... I will completely agree with him here!

[nisileighty]

what do you have against getting a new one? don't want to spend the money?


don't be a cheap ass.



If I don't have to put out almost $400 for one new when I can get one second hand that works just as well, I'll take the option that saves me some money.

[nisileighty]

Cut the bumper.

That should be your FIRST resort. Not your last.

No need for this to be complicated.

As much as Zar bugs me at times... I will completely agree with him here!



I'd have no problem cutting the bumper if it wasn't so great condition. I feel like I'm doing something wrong cutting into something so nice lol.

[dorkidori_s13]

Silvia Js/Qs/Ks are a dime a dozen man... cut the stupid thing!

[nisileighty]

Silvia Js/Qs/Ks are a dime a dozen man... cut the stupid thing!



I guess if that's what it comes down to then I will.

[tuzzio]

If you take your time and trim it nicely, who is ever going to know?

Step 1: stop being a pussy.