Custom Crash Beam

RanRich · 10-16-2019, 11:44 AM

Looking to modify my Stillen intakes by cutting off the 3" adapter section (bad design = turbulence) and replacing that with a 30-degree silicon elbow and velocity stack combination, which of course wouldn't work with the OEM crash beam.

Not looking to risk my life by running without this for the sake of maybe 2hp and throttle response, so I wondered if anybody has gone to a shop to have a custom one fabbed up, or if the cost to do that is a wash with the SOHO option ($350). Not looking at the Z1 service because if I'm spending money on this I'd rather get something slimmer for better airflow.

Thanks in advance!

husam2012 · 10-16-2019, 01:06 PM

It's honestly not worth the time and effort. If you really want those last 2-3 hp, then just get tuned for E85. It definitely wakes up the vehicle and makes it a lot more responsive.

Spartan 1771 · 10-16-2019, 03:12 PM

FI also manufactures a crash bar.

RanRich · 10-16-2019, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by husam2012

It's honestly not worth the time and effort. If you really want those last 2-3 hp, then just get tuned for E85. It definitely wakes up the vehicle and makes it a lot more responsive.

True, but also would require injectors, a fuel pump, and probably a flex fuel kit. These intake parts total $150 or so.

BettyZ · 10-16-2019, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RanRich

Looking to modify my Stillen intakes by cutting off the 3" adapter section (bad design = turbulence) and replacing that with a 30-degree silicon elbow and velocity stack combination, which of course wouldn't work with the OEM crash beam.

Not looking to risk my life by running without this for the sake of maybe 2hp and throttle response, so I wondered if anybody has gone to a shop to have a custom one fabbed up, or if the cost to do that is a wash with the SOHO option ($350). Not looking at the Z1 service because if I'm spending money on this I'd rather get something slimmer for better airflow.

Thanks in advance!

Aside from F.I... you could always DIY. It can't be that hard to weld aluminum...

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Spartan 1771 · 10-16-2019, 07:38 PM

Just checked the price on the FI model and its $429.00. That obviously rules that out in this case.

SG4247 · 10-16-2019, 07:54 PM

I had mine done locally for $100.00

I used a dewalt sawsall and cut the bar myself to make sure it fit the way I wanted. Then I took it to a welding shop and told them to weld 3/8” plate over the cut out I made.

husam2012 · 10-16-2019, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RanRich

True, but also would require injectors, a fuel pump, and probably a flex fuel kit. These intake parts total $150 or so.

You only need GTR Injectors to run E85 on a seperate map. No need for flex fuel, as long as you have a good tuner. I've tuned plenty of G37s and Zs with seperate 93 and E85 maps. Only cost is the injectors ($150~) plus the retune which I include with my tunes.

10-16-2019, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	Custom Crash Beam Looking to modify my Stillen intakes by cutting off the 3" adapter section (bad design = turbulence) and replacing that with a 30-degree silicon elbow and velocity stack combination, which of course wouldn't work with the OEM crash beam. Not looking to risk my life by running without this for the sake of maybe 2hp and throttle response, so I wondered if anybody has gone to a shop to have a custom one fabbed up, or if the cost to do that is a wash with the SOHO option ($350). Not looking at the Z1 service because if I'm spending money on this I'd rather get something slimmer for better airflow. Thanks in advance! __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

10-16-2019, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
husam2012 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 550 Drives: 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9469	It's honestly not worth the time and effort. If you really want those last 2-3 hp, then just get tuned for E85. It definitely wakes up the vehicle and makes it a lot more responsive. Spartan 1771 and wideglideleon like this. __________________ Creator of the GTR TT Conversion Kit, NA Record Holder (401WHP) Ecutek Master Tuner (VQ37, VR30, VR38, B58, S55, S58) BTWTuning

10-16-2019, 03:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	FI also manufactures a crash bar. BettyZ likes this. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

10-16-2019, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spartan 1771 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,280 Drives: Wife crazy & 09 370Z Rep Power: 105454	Just checked the price on the FI model and its $429.00. That obviously rules that out in this case. __________________ ~Rob -DD Air Guide, Stillen G3 CAIs, 63mm Throttle Bodies, Motordyne M370, Berk HFCs, FI TDX CBE (non-res, CF), Sprint booster v3, Ecutek Dyno Tuned, and the list goes on...

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