I just picked up the Z1 Brake cooling kit (it's $50 off right now BTW for Black Friday), but it doesn't come with air inlet plates. Any advice on where
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11-26-2021, 01:36 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Brake Duct Inlets on OEM Bumper
I just picked up the Z1 Brake cooling kit (it's $50 off right now BTW for Black Friday), but it doesn't come with air inlet plates.
Any advice on where to get the air inlet plates that'll work with a non-Nismo 2014 front bumper, and how to best route the ducting?
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11-26-2021, 01:50 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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I think people have been using aluminum or plastic flanges of the correct diameter for the piping. I think the Z1 stuff is 2.5” so a 2.5” flange is what you’ll need. I picked up two off Amazon (used for vacuums I think) and should be good enough for warm temps. The aluminum ones used in the DIYs (http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ur-airbox.html) are from an aircraft store. Most people place them at the fang vent opening (there is a little block off plate there). There will be some hole-making involved, so obviously do this at your own risk.
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11-26-2021, 01:59 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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If you dig through my build thread. You will find pictures for routing the hoses.
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11-26-2021, 04:20 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Here is what I plan on using:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14116778923...sAAOSw-Rlft97r revotec inlet duct 63mm should be the right size for your ducting There is also a filter on eBay for these ducts Seems simple enough to mark and cut a round opening for these The left side is easy, should have lots of room Right side has the window washer fluid reservoir If ur tracking u should probably have a vented hood and no longer need that reservoir, so once that’s gone I think routing is easy
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Perfect, thank you! I just ordered the air inlets off of eBay, looks like they'll do the trick. Hoping I can fit them into the 'fang' area, if not, looks like I'll have to cut the bumper.
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11-26-2021, 07:11 PM | #6 (permalink) |
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The washer fluid reservoir makes it interesting on the right side when routing the hose. The closer to the grill opening, the easier it is the route.
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