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Originally Posted by Chuck33079
After having looked at the OEM aliminum crash bar and my GTM intercooler, I'd have to give the edge to the intercooler as a structural support. The OEM bar is just boxed AL, right? If that's the case, the IC will hold up better since it's got an internal structure to add some strength, right?
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I believe the OEM crash bar is designed to direct force around the front of the car and down the frame (i.e. the length of the car). Look at how and where it attaches. There is no doubt in my mind that an intercooler will not perform as well in a crash as the factory, engineered crash bar.
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