Making Nismo ducts

djtodd

Hey guys,
So seeing as the nismo cf ducts are so expensive, I have decided to make a mold of them to allow frp alternatives at a fraction of the price. Mainly this was for my personal use, but I thought I might as well see if anyone else might have some interest.

So the question is, would anyone else be interested?
I could probably make several molds or better yet, try to find a place could use the molds for production.

So, thoughts? Input? Comments?

Thanks!

whoady4shoady

Depends on what the pricing will look like. What you thinking?

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MJB

Anyway to route ducts from the opening of the front bumper instead of actually cutting into it? Like the Stillen brake ducts? I just don't like the idea of cutting holes in my Nismo bumper.

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djtodd

Oh Im not in it to make money. If I get a good mold, I would give them to a shop, or make em for cost. At least a few. I don't want it to take up a lot of time, but I'd be glad to pass teem along to whoever needed.

As for the location, I dunno how effective you kcoud make them using the front opening without taking up a lot of space needed for the radiator, oil cooler, and ps cooler. Prhaps making an opening below the facsia, but that would lessen ground clearance.

Isamu

This is already in the works! I am working on getting a set to mold(along with a new hood and fenders). and then you will see me as a site vendor! but the more people doing it the better!

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Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks

Isamu

that would be a completely different duct type. These are amazing and grant a lot of air flow. which for guys like myself who need extra cooling these are perfect

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Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks

Rusty

I have the Nismo brake ducts. They list $612.00 each. (got mine cheaper) So if someone could make them at a lower price. That would be great!

The end where the cooling hose goes on the Nismo brake duct is 4" diameter. The Stillen brake duct kit hose is 2" in diameter. So I have to come up with a reducer. That's where I'm at now. I got the reducer, but I need to do a little machining on it to fit the way I want it to.

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Isamu

lol Rusty. now you know what I was talking about.. lol

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Rusty

Oh, I KNOW what you was talking about. LOL Fell like I was getting it here went I bought them, without a reach-around.

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Isamu

well, we can help you out if we can get these made

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Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks

djtodd

Yeah, what I was thinking was to go from the 4" opening to 2x3" outlets. 3" duct is rather easily acquired, and you could close one off if you didnt care to route 2 ducts to the rotor. Personally, I would rather have more airflow than less.

I made a rough mockup earlier today, but I'm just going to have to break down and cut the holes to get the angle just right.

Also, how to the oem ducts mount? I was thinking of a plate on the inside of the bumper. That way, I could make some studs into the duct that would go through the bumper and plate, secured by lock-nut or similar.

Shamu

Sign me up for a set

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cdoxp800

Op, I have had the same idea rolling around in my head. I was going to make some out of fiberglass and mold then in to my Bumper, but I have been real lazy here lately.

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Isamu

as soon as I acquire a set, I will give everyone a price, and turn around time

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Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks

Isamu

if you guys want, after I get the ducts produced I will do some R&D and make a viable cooling system...

tho I will be ducting to my coolers and my brakes

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黒子 ('Kuroko')
Project: SuperNova Owner/Operator and Lead designer @BlackGuard Aeroworks