Front bumper cut-outs paired with Stillen Gen 3 Intake

nismodreamr · 11-10-2011, 11:48 AM

I have seen a pretty cool mod done on the z33's and was wondering if anyone has tried this on one of our cars yet, the product I linked in below is obviously just to make the actual cut-out nicer, but it is a cool tweak to the front end of our cars. People are cutting holes in the front bumper of the z33's and ducting that air right into the filters on an intake. I really want to try this on my z34, anyone heard of anybody else online trying this yet?

TiTek Carbon Fiber Air Duct Z33 : $1 2-3 Day Shipping! - 350Z - Nissan performance parts

DIGItonium · 11-10-2011, 12:53 PM

I really want something that makes better use of the license plate area. So far no one has any product offering.

Dallaz · 11-10-2011, 02:02 PM

Yeah I see these on 350's day in and day out. I've seen them
On a 370 or 2 here on the forum as well but I'm not sure who's it was exactly. It would be easy for someone to make a one off piece like that and either have it painted or carbon wrapped though. The 370z I saw them on had them
On both sides

urvokbm · 11-10-2011, 02:33 PM

Mines makes CF air ducts for the z34, they go for about 1,000$
If someone made a more affordable version I'm sure they'd be eveywhere

MattP725 · 11-10-2011, 03:19 PM

So ugly... gains wouldn't justify the way it looks... like DIGI said I would prefer something on the unpainted plate area (maybe even underneath where it isn't visible).

nismodreamr · 11-11-2011, 07:35 AM

I think it is def a love or hate mod, I have seen an alternative to this as well, some people are cutting the small plastic pieces that are on the outside of the "fangs" with a dremel type tool and then ducting the air from that opening directly at the filters on the Gen 3 intakes..

DIGItonium · 11-11-2011, 07:59 AM

My intakes get air from the fang ducts. The air dam already gets plenty of air through the FMIC and radiator (hopefully), so it would be nice to get some fresh air pushed through the engine bay to expel the heat. Therefore, definitely the unpainted section of the bumper to keep it cosmetically pleasing.

nismodreamr · 11-11-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

My intakes get air from the fang ducts. The air dam already gets plenty of air through the FMIC and radiator (hopefully), so it would be nice to get some fresh air pushed through the engine bay to expel the heat. Therefore, definitely the unpainted section of the bumper to keep it cosmetically pleasing.

did you actually modify the plastic between the fangs and the outside section of the bumper?

Mike · 11-11-2011, 09:08 AM

the 350z duct has become a popular mod with the CRZ guys lately.

wretched_z · 11-11-2011, 09:55 AM

I would like something like this:

nismodreamr · 11-11-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wretched_z

I would like something like this:

agreed, dremel time!

Methodical4u · 11-11-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

the 350z duct has become a popular mod with the CRZ guys lately.

yeah... but they're gay

Methodical4u · 11-11-2011, 03:19 PM

Really i'd prefer the fang duct ... the bumper duct seems like it's just begging for a water problem.

Mike · 11-11-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Methodical4u

yeah... but they're gay

mine isn't, its manly!

but I do want to trade it in on a Veloster Turbo.

DIGItonium · 11-12-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismodreamr

did you actually modify the plastic between the fangs and the outside section of the bumper?

When removing the fang covers, there is about 1" extra plastic that needs to be cut out to enlarge the opening.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wretched_z

I would like something like this:

Oh snap! I'd like that, but hopefully it can be installed in the license plate area.

11-10-2011, 11:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
nismodreamr Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 367 Drives: 11 Z34 MagB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Front bumper cut-outs paired with Stillen Gen 3 Intake I have seen a pretty cool mod done on the z33's and was wondering if anyone has tried this on one of our cars yet, the product I linked in below is obviously just to make the actual cut-out nicer, but it is a cool tweak to the front end of our cars. People are cutting holes in the front bumper of the z33's and ducting that air right into the filters on an intake. I really want to try this on my z34, anyone heard of anybody else online trying this yet? TiTek Carbon Fiber Air Duct Z33 : $1 2-3 Day Shipping! - 350Z - Nissan performance parts __________________ 2011 370z Touring+Sport Magnetic Black 6MT Michelin - HKS - Titek - BC Racing - Volk TE-37SL - Stillen - PWJDM - Seibon

11-10-2011, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I really want something that makes better use of the license plate area. So far no one has any product offering. __________________

11-10-2011, 02:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dallaz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Dallas Posts: 1,272 Drives: 09MontereyBlu370z6MT Rep Power: 15	Yeah I see these on 350's day in and day out. I've seen them On a 370 or 2 here on the forum as well but I'm not sure who's it was exactly. It would be easy for someone to make a one off piece like that and either have it painted or carbon wrapped though. The 370z I saw them on had them On both sides __________________ AeroJacket Lip Kit \| GTR switch \| NISMO S-Knob \| Blacked-Out-EVERYTHING\| 5% Tint \| Carbon Fangs/Upper Trim \| VOSSEN CV3's \| Painted Headlights \| CF Diffuser

11-10-2011, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
urvokbm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 67 Drives: 09 MB 6mt Rep Power: 0	Old news Mines makes CF air ducts for the z34, they go for about 1,000$ If someone made a more affordable version I'm sure they'd be eveywhere

11-11-2011, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
nismodreamr Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Des Moines Posts: 367 Drives: 11 Z34 MagB 6MT Rep Power: 14	I think it is def a love or hate mod, I have seen an alternative to this as well, some people are cutting the small plastic pieces that are on the outside of the "fangs" with a dremel type tool and then ducting the air from that opening directly at the filters on the Gen 3 intakes.. __________________ 2011 370z Touring+Sport Magnetic Black 6MT Michelin - HKS - Titek - BC Racing - Volk TE-37SL - Stillen - PWJDM - Seibon

11-10-2011, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	So ugly... gains wouldn't justify the way it looks... like DIGI said I would prefer something on the unpainted plate area (maybe even underneath where it isn't visible).

11-11-2011, 07:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	My intakes get air from the fang ducts. The air dam already gets plenty of air through the FMIC and radiator (hopefully), so it would be nice to get some fresh air pushed through the engine bay to expel the heat. Therefore, definitely the unpainted section of the bumper to keep it cosmetically pleasing. __________________

11-11-2011, 09:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	the 350z duct has become a popular mod with the CRZ guys lately. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-11-2011, 09:55 AM	#10 (permalink)
wretched_z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 63 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I would like something like this:

11-11-2011, 03:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	Really i'd prefer the fang duct ... the bumper duct seems like it's just begging for a water problem.

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