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Nixlimited · 03-05-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

After having looked at the OEM aliminum crash bar and my GTM intercooler, I'd have to give the edge to the intercooler as a structural support. The OEM bar is just boxed AL, right? If that's the case, the IC will hold up better since it's got an internal structure to add some strength, right?

I believe the OEM crash bar is designed to direct force around the front of the car and down the frame (i.e. the length of the car). Look at how and where it attaches. There is no doubt in my mind that an intercooler will not perform as well in a crash as the factory, engineered crash bar.

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nixlimited

I believe the OEM crash bar is designed to direct force around the front of the car and down the frame (i.e. the length of the car). Look at how and where it attaches. There is no doubt in my mind that an intercooler will not perform as well in a crash as the factory, engineered crash bar.

I have looked at it. That's why I think it'll function quite well as a crash beam. It mounts to the same locations, and the internal structure of the core is going to give it more intenal support than the OEM bar assuming that's just square aluminum. I haven't seen one cut open, so I can't say that for sure. Then the only difference would be the slight curve of the OE bar as compared to the flat IC, right?

Obviously we'll never know for sure since nobody's about to crash test these things.

AlexRaymond19 · 03-05-2014, 09:08 AM

How long is the wait time if I order a kit?

jwick · 03-05-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexRaymond19

How long is the wait time if I order a kit?

You are going to have to wait for Sasha to answer this one as he doesn't have any fabricated at the moment.

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 10:18 AM

That's the rub- how strong are those welds to the endtanks and mounting tabs. Looked plenty strong, but who the hell knows, and I'm not about to send it somewhere for a round of destructive testing to find out. I will say it weighs a freaking ton, so I have no doubt it will serve just fine in low to moderate speed collisions.

m3chhawk · 03-05-2014, 10:42 AM

You wouldn't have to crash test it. Just draw both in CAD and run an FEA analysis. The tabs on the intercooler won't transfer force to the frame anywhere near as well as the OEM crash bar does.

jwick · 03-05-2014, 10:47 AM

Soooo....who's going to be next to join the BP family? Last post I saw Sasha was going to build 2-3 kits in the next couple months. Who's garage are they going to?

Boosted Performance · 03-05-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Soooo....who's going to be next to join the BP family? Last post I saw Sasha was going to build 2-3 kits in the next couple months. Who's garage are they going to?

Due to popular demand, I am building 5 kits right now. 4 are kind of already spoken for, and #5 will go on a local HR 350z as a part of test fitting.

In need to clone myself....maybe a couple of times. Time for a trip to GB I guess, and then I can check out the RH drive platforms at the same time.

On the crash bar part...I don't think the FMIC will be as strong as a properly designed/engineered structural OEM piece. I do plan to look at my options when it comes to this in the future.

G37sHKS · 03-05-2014, 10:51 AM

Ill be interested if he made 7AT kit.
Nothing wrong with my GTM kit and do not wanna sell it for anything else especially after I upgrade to GTX turbos 3 month ago.

But Iam a single turbo type guy

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 11:36 AM

I've got a GTM kit, but every IC I've seen has used the same mounting locations. There really aren't many other places to bolt something big and heavy in the nose of the car.

TopgunZ · 03-05-2014, 11:42 AM

Lots of setups use this style.

Chuck33079 · 03-05-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TopgunZ

Lots of setups use this style.

Yeah, that's not going to stop a wet fart.

Boosted Performance · 03-05-2014, 11:46 AM

Some pics of the IC set-up:

All the brackets/hardware are made out of 304 stainless steel. These will outlast the car by a long shot since they will never corrode/rust..EVER!

Drew303 · 03-05-2014, 12:57 PM

I WILL 100% be ordering a kit sometime in august

TopgunZ · 03-05-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

I WILL 100% be ordering a kit sometime in august

Welcome to the Forum!

See your also in Mile high. We could tear around sometime if your bored.

03-05-2014, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	That's the rub- how strong are those welds to the endtanks and mounting tabs. Looked plenty strong, but who the hell knows, and I'm not about to send it somewhere for a round of destructive testing to find out. I will say it weighs a freaking ton, so I have no doubt it will serve just fine in low to moderate speed collisions. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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03-05-2014, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465058	Soooo....who's going to be next to join the BP family? Last post I saw Sasha was going to build 2-3 kits in the next couple months. Who's garage are they going to? __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

03-05-2014, 10:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 22	Ill be interested if he made 7AT kit. Nothing wrong with my GTM kit and do not wanna sell it for anything else especially after I upgrade to GTX turbos 3 month ago. But Iam a single turbo type guy __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

03-05-2014, 11:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29540	I've got a GTM kit, but every IC I've seen has used the same mounting locations. There really aren't many other places to bolt something big and heavy in the nose of the car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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03-05-2014, 12:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 13	I WILL 100% be ordering a kit sometime in august

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