Boosted Performance round 2 list

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.

		Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain > Forced Induction
Boosted Performance round 2 list

1430Likes

LinkBack

Thread Tools

Display Modes

03-05-2014, 09:59 AM

#11 (permalink)

Nixlimited

A True Z Fanatic

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: San Diego

Posts: 1,235

Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius

Rep Power: 27

Nixlimited has a reputation beyond repute

Quote:

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.

__________________
Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community.

New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are On Pingbacks are On Refbacks are On Forum Rules

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Boosted Performance single turbo build	Boosted Performance	Forced Induction	1841	09-06-2016 11:17 AM
Boosted Performance single turbo results	Boosted Performance	Forced Induction	136	06-18-2014 05:40 PM
2012 Option List Includes Dealer-Installed Performance	SeattleLion	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	3	10-08-2011 02:21 PM
Come support A.M. Performance at the Laguna Seca Grand Am round next weekend!!!!!!!	Mike@AMPerformance	Nissan 370Z General Discussions	16	07-13-2011 11:47 PM
Come support A.M. Performance at the Laguna Seca Grand Am round next weekend!!!!!!!	Mike@AMPerformance	Northern California Region	0	07-01-2011 07:13 PM

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:29 AM.