Brake Duct Inlets on OEM Bumper

fairladyATX · 11-26-2021, 12:36 PM

I just picked up the Z1 Brake cooling kit (it's $50 off right now BTW for Black Friday), but it doesn't come with air inlet plates.

Any advice on where to get the air inlet plates that'll work with a non-Nismo 2014 front bumper, and how to best route the ducting?

Shoeshear · 11-26-2021, 12:50 PM

I think people have been using aluminum or plastic flanges of the correct diameter for the piping. I think the Z1 stuff is 2.5” so a 2.5” flange is what you’ll need. I picked up two off Amazon (used for vacuums I think) and should be good enough for warm temps. The aluminum ones used in the DIYs (http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ur-airbox.html) are from an aircraft store. Most people place them at the fang vent opening (there is a little block off plate there). There will be some hole-making involved, so obviously do this at your own risk.

Rusty · 11-26-2021, 12:59 PM

If you dig through my build thread. You will find pictures for routing the hoses.

Rusty's Nismo Journal

OptionZero · 11-26-2021, 03:20 PM

Here is what I plan on using:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14116778923...sAAOSw-Rlft97r

revotec inlet duct
63mm should be the right size for your ducting

There is also a filter on eBay for these ducts

Seems simple enough to mark and cut a round opening for these

The left side is easy, should have lots of room
Right side has the window washer fluid reservoir

If ur tracking u should probably have a vented hood and no longer need that reservoir, so once that’s gone I think routing is easy

fairladyATX · 11-26-2021, 04:07 PM

Perfect, thank you! I just ordered the air inlets off of eBay, looks like they'll do the trick. Hoping I can fit them into the 'fang' area, if not, looks like I'll have to cut the bumper.

Rusty · 11-26-2021, 06:11 PM

The washer fluid reservoir makes it interesting on the right side when routing the hose. The closer to the grill opening, the easier it is the route.

11-26-2021, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
fairladyATX Base Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 123 Drives: 14 370z Sport M6 Rep Power: 3	Brake Duct Inlets on OEM Bumper I just picked up the Z1 Brake cooling kit (it's $50 off right now BTW for Black Friday), but it doesn't come with air inlet plates. Any advice on where to get the air inlet plates that'll work with a non-Nismo 2014 front bumper, and how to best route the ducting? __________________ "Casual" track car...NASA TX.

11-26-2021, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,866 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	If you dig through my build thread. You will find pictures for routing the hoses. Rusty's Nismo Journal __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-26-2021, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,160 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Here is what I plan on using: https://www.ebay.com/itm/14116778923...sAAOSw-Rlft97r revotec inlet duct 63mm should be the right size for your ducting There is also a filter on eBay for these ducts Seems simple enough to mark and cut a round opening for these The left side is easy, should have lots of room Right side has the window washer fluid reservoir If ur tracking u should probably have a vented hood and no longer need that reservoir, so once that’s gone I think routing is easy __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

11-26-2021, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
fairladyATX Base Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 123 Drives: 14 370z Sport M6 Rep Power: 3	Perfect, thank you! I just ordered the air inlets off of eBay, looks like they'll do the trick. Hoping I can fit them into the 'fang' area, if not, looks like I'll have to cut the bumper. __________________ "Casual" track car...NASA TX.

11-26-2021, 06:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,866 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	The washer fluid reservoir makes it interesting on the right side when routing the hose. The closer to the grill opening, the easier it is the route. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

11-26-2021, 12:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Shoeshear Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 127 Drives: '15 370z Sport MT Rep Power: 3362	I think people have been using aluminum or plastic flanges of the correct diameter for the piping. I think the Z1 stuff is 2.5” so a 2.5” flange is what you’ll need. I picked up two off Amazon (used for vacuums I think) and should be good enough for warm temps. The aluminum ones used in the DIYs (http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ur-airbox.html) are from an aircraft store. Most people place them at the fang vent opening (there is a little block off plate there). There will be some hole-making involved, so obviously do this at your own risk.

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