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
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Making Nismo ducts
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! |
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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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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. |
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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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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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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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lol Rusty. now you know what I was talking about.. lol
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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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well, we can help you out if we can get these made
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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. |
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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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as soon as I acquire a set, I will give everyone a price, and turn around time
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tho I will be ducting to my coolers and my brakes
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