Fast Intentions Front Tow Bar with "shallnotbenamed" Supercharger Intercooler?

AntiVenom · 11-06-2015, 07:06 AM

Hi guys,

Tried to do a search but didn´t see anything out there. Two questions:

The "shallnotbenamed" intercooler fits behind the OE Crash Bar. Given that fact, is it relatively safe to assume that the FI Tow Bar will fit as well? I understand there are no guarantees unless someone else has done it, just wanted to get thoughts on it.

In general, would this type of bar improve airflow to the intercooler and radiator?

theDreamer · 11-06-2015, 11:29 AM

I would bet yes it will, below are 2 photos that give a good comparison. Since the F.I. uses the factory bolt locations I would say it is a safe bet it will fit and maybe provide better airflow since it is a smaller piece overall.

F.I.

Factory:

jwick · 11-06-2015, 03:50 PM

It would most likely fit from looking at it but I'm not sure it'll add much cooling. On the unnamed kit it looks like most of the OEM bar is up with the end tanks of the cooler so it's possible the same amount of area gets blocked on the finned area. After that you get into flow against a channel area compared to flow around a pipe. The pipe is three times less restrictive but that's too far into engineering considering the unknowns.

AntiVenom · 11-06-2015, 06:16 PM

Thanks guys!

Good point jwick. I will take a closer look at how much, if any, area the stock bar blocks on the IC. That being said, money is probably better spent on other cooling mods.

jwick · 11-06-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AntiVenom

Thanks guys!

Good point jwick. I will take a closer look at how much, if any, area the stock bar blocks on the IC. That being said, money is probably better spent on other cooling mods.

Like a vented hood

JWillis72 · 11-06-2015, 08:33 PM

I have one and love it but I don't think it will do much for air flow/cooling. For cooling a vented hood and a bumper with a larger open area would help more.

Morfiy · 11-06-2015, 09:27 PM

Then where to order this bar? There's nothing about tow bar at the website

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JWillis72 · 11-06-2015, 09:30 PM

Call them, they have them in stock.

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Hotrodz · 11-06-2015, 09:31 PM

Call, email or PM them...

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jwick · 11-06-2015, 09:39 PM

Out of curiosity what does the bar cost?

AntiVenom · 11-07-2015, 07:13 AM

370Z Lightweight Front Tow Bar, Fast Intentions

I already have plans for a vented hood.

I am stuck at the front end, though. since I don´t really love the look of many aftermarket front ends, or rather, i feel like they look strange without the rest of the accompanying mods (side skirts, rear end, etc). I would prefer to keep my body-lines stock/mostly-stock/not-a-body-kit. So I have been trying to think of ways to maximize the flow through the factory front. When I posted the question I was in the reduce restrictions/make ducting stage.

Hotrodz · 11-07-2015, 08:45 AM

The two best for aero and air flow are the Nismo 09 to 14 and the Amuse front bumpers. I also like Fugimura!

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AntiVenom · 11-07-2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

The two best for aero and air flow are the Nismo 09 to 14 and the Amuse front bumpers. I also like Fugimura!

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I read this somewhere. I was tempted to go Nismo, and do the full kit. but I specifically didn´t buy a Nismo because I preferred the look of the non-Nismo 370. The advantage this has is that it would look factory, even though it isn´t the factory look I prefer.

Fujimura is high on my list. I can´t remember which member has a Fujimura front with the Nismo body kit and it looks pretty legit. That might be an option as well.

Thanks again guys! Keep the suggestions coming.

JWillis72 · 11-07-2015, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwick

Out of curiosity what does the bar cost?

$429 +shipping.

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jwick · 11-07-2015, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWillis72

$429 +shipping.

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Wow. That's pricey.

11-06-2015, 07:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Fast Intentions Front Tow Bar with "shallnotbenamed" Supercharger Intercooler? Hi guys, Tried to do a search but didn´t see anything out there. Two questions: The "shallnotbenamed" intercooler fits behind the OE Crash Bar. Given that fact, is it relatively safe to assume that the FI Tow Bar will fit as well? I understand there are no guarantees unless someone else has done it, just wanted to get thoughts on it. In general, would this type of bar improve airflow to the intercooler and radiator? __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

11-06-2015, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I would bet yes it will, below are 2 photos that give a good comparison. Since the F.I. uses the factory bolt locations I would say it is a safe bet it will fit and maybe provide better airflow since it is a smaller piece overall. F.I. Factory: __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

11-06-2015, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Fast Intentions Front Tow Bar with "shallnotbenamed" Supercharger Intercooler? It would most likely fit from looking at it but I'm not sure it'll add much cooling. On the unnamed kit it looks like most of the OEM bar is up with the end tanks of the cooler so it's possible the same amount of area gets blocked on the finned area. After that you get into flow against a channel area compared to flow around a pipe. The pipe is three times less restrictive but that's too far into engineering considering the unknowns. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

11-06-2015, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Thanks guys! Good point jwick. I will take a closer look at how much, if any, area the stock bar blocks on the IC. That being said, money is probably better spent on other cooling mods. jwick likes this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

11-06-2015, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	Call them, they have them in stock. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk F.I. Inc., Morfiy and EliteXpress like this.

11-06-2015, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	I have one and love it but I don't think it will do much for air flow/cooling. For cooling a vented hood and a bumper with a larger open area would help more.

11-06-2015, 09:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Morfiy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 209 Drives: 370Z "Authentic" Rep Power: 12	Then where to order this bar? There's nothing about tow bar at the website Passport Tapatalk

11-06-2015, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	Call, email or PM them... Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Morfiy likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

11-06-2015, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	Out of curiosity what does the bar cost? __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

11-07-2015, 07:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	370Z Lightweight Front Tow Bar, Fast Intentions I already have plans for a vented hood. I am stuck at the front end, though. since I don´t really love the look of many aftermarket front ends, or rather, i feel like they look strange without the rest of the accompanying mods (side skirts, rear end, etc). I would prefer to keep my body-lines stock/mostly-stock/not-a-body-kit. So I have been trying to think of ways to maximize the flow through the factory front. When I posted the question I was in the reduce restrictions/make ducting stage. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla Last edited by AntiVenom; 11-07-2015 at 07:25 AM.

11-07-2015, 08:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	The two best for aero and air flow are the Nismo 09 to 14 and the Amuse front bumpers. I also like Fugimura! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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