Twin Turbo on Nismo Front Brace Removal

morserya · 08-01-2016, 04:06 PM

Just trying to get some feedback on this situation. I'm getting a Twin Turbo installed and in order to mount the intercooler the two front braces have to be removed. It's a 2016 Nismo.

Any thoughts on handling? I'm going from stock to 500WHP and removing some rigidty. How big of a deal is this and is there anything that can be done to increase rigidty somewhere else to make up for it here?

Thanks in advance.

Chuck33079 · 08-01-2016, 04:13 PM

The intercooler itself is a giant brace between the frame rails.

Jshvr · 08-01-2016, 11:44 PM

What kit? I have ran without the brace for a couple years at 520whp and everything seemes normal. I'm switching from GTM to AAM and just purchased a fast intentions crash bar. It is supposed to allow more forward room for an intercooler (not width).

phunk · 08-02-2016, 12:44 AM

A large beefy intercooler is probably more rigid than the crash bar was. You'll never miss it.

morserya · 08-02-2016, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jshvr

What kit? I have ran without the brace for a couple years at 520whp and everything seemes normal. I'm switching from GTM to AAM and just purchased a fast intentions crash bar. It is supposed to allow more forward room for an intercooler (not width).

The AAM Kit.

morserya · 08-02-2016, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk

A large beefy intercooler is probably more rigid than the crash bar was. You'll never miss it.

Thanks Phunk!

Jayhovah · 08-02-2016, 03:24 PM

TWO front braces? Are you talking about the tow bar or the hood latch supports?

I had to remove the latch supports on my build.

08-01-2016, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
morserya Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Virginia Posts: 17 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 9	Twin Turbo on Nismo Front Brace Removal Just trying to get some feedback on this situation. I'm getting a Twin Turbo installed and in order to mount the intercooler the two front braces have to be removed. It's a 2016 Nismo. Any thoughts on handling? I'm going from stock to 500WHP and removing some rigidty. How big of a deal is this and is there anything that can be done to increase rigidty somewhere else to make up for it here? Thanks in advance.

08-01-2016, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	The intercooler itself is a giant brace between the frame rails. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-02-2016, 12:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	A large beefy intercooler is probably more rigid than the crash bar was. You'll never miss it. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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Jshvr Base Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 173 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z GM M6 Rep Power: 29	What kit? I have ran without the brace for a couple years at 520whp and everything seemes normal. I'm switching from GTM to AAM and just purchased a fast intentions crash bar. It is supposed to allow more forward room for an intercooler (not width).