Making Nismo ducts

djtodd · 08-03-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

The BIG thing is cutting the holes in the front bumper.

No doubt

I'm still too chicken to cut mine as well. I'll probably hold off until I'm completely finished.

I should have some pics posted this evening sometime.
I have the main duct done and the 1x4" to 2x3" reducer/splitter roughed out with a first layer of glass. I think I'm going to leave it a 2-piece design to make assembly/disassembly easier.

I was also thinking, since I'll have two 3" tubes, it would be fairly easily to run one to the brakes and one to a gen3 (or other long tube) intake

ChrisSlicks · 08-03-2012, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djtodd

I was also thinking, since I'll have two 3" tubes, it would be fairly easily to run one to the brakes and one to a gen3 (or other long tube) intake

As long as you put a suction break or whatever those thingys are called to prevent turning your engine into a wet/dry shop vac

djtodd · 07-31-2012, 03:52 PM

I made mine out of fiberglass, using some pvc as templates. Turned out well for 30 minutes work.

RuB_MyZZteR · 08-02-2012, 08:38 PM

Interested

Mike · 08-02-2012, 08:43 PM

It would be better if you designed your own ones and made them, rather than steal Nissan's intellectual property, but thats just me.

Rusty · 08-02-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

It would be better if you designed your own ones and made them, rather than steal Nissan's intellectual property, but thats just me.

You talking about what I'm doing? Or someone else making copies of the brake ducts?

Mike · 08-03-2012, 09:26 AM

No, I mean someone buying a set and then making molds off them to resell as replicas. I just think thats wrong.

djtodd · 08-03-2012, 09:33 AM

Yeah I'm not a fan of the replica stuff either. I'm mainly making mine (from scratch) for personal use, but wanted to share with the community.

Kingbaby · 08-03-2012, 09:49 AM

For the rest of us to follow!

Great job op!

As for replicas...I've said my part too many times, unless it's a part you no longer can get then replica away...I don't know why they(vendors)didn't offer group buys over the knock offs now on every 370Z I see...cries inside...

370ZNISMO#704 · 08-06-2012, 07:19 PM

Love it bro such a good job.

DCNISMO · 08-06-2012, 07:43 PM

Looks good! I'm wondering if I can use these with my Nissan cold air intake and Z1 oil cooler......I don't know if it will all fit....

Rusty · 08-06-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Looks good! I'm wondering if I can use these with my Nissan cold air intake and Z1 oil cooler......I don't know if it will all fit....

Don't think you would have a problem on the left side. The right side. you don't have enough room because of the washer reservoir. It's a TIGHT fit.

DCNISMO · 08-07-2012, 07:28 AM

Well, the Nissan cold air kit came with a new fluid resivor that was relocated towards the center of the bumper support. I had issues with the oil lines and the lower intake tube on the right side not fitting together but we got it to work. I guess I can sell the hose kit if it does not fit, but putting holes in the bumper can't be reversed.

Isamu · 08-07-2012, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCNISMO

Well, the Nissan cold air kit came with a new fluid resivor that was relocated towards the center of the bumper support. I had issues with the oil lines and the lower intake tube on the right side not fitting together but we got it to work. I guess I can sell the hose kit if it does not fit, but putting holes in the bumper can't be reversed.

it can be reversed.. just won't look as perty

Rusty · 08-07-2012, 12:09 PM

Pictures in the daylight.

08-02-2012, 08:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	It would be better if you designed your own ones and made them, rather than steal Nissan's intellectual property, but thats just me. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-03-2012, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	No, I mean someone buying a set and then making molds off them to resell as replicas. I just think thats wrong. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-06-2012, 07:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
370ZNISMO#704 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 466 Drives: Nismo10,EgH22,TSX04 Rep Power: 15	Love it bro such a good job. __________________ 2010NISMO•305.9whp 250tq Osirus•STANCE GR+•and Camber & Toe bars•KICS R 20mm•VOSSEN CV3 20"-10.5x4•Stillen GENIII•AAM S-Line Nimso mid-pipe•CarbonSignal Sponsored car•EVOR F1mirrors•NST short shifter•Zspeed Nismo under tray.

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djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3399	I made mine out of fiberglass, using some pvc as templates. Turned out well for 30 minutes work.

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08-03-2012, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
djtodd Track Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 932 Drives: 2012 Nismo TT Rep Power: 3399	Yeah I'm not a fan of the replica stuff either. I'm mainly making mine (from scratch) for personal use, but wanted to share with the community.

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08-07-2012, 07:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	Well, the Nissan cold air kit came with a new fluid resivor that was relocated towards the center of the bumper support. I had issues with the oil lines and the lower intake tube on the right side not fitting together but we got it to work. I guess I can sell the hose kit if it does not fit, but putting holes in the bumper can't be reversed.