I want to put a ram air hole in my bumper using a carbon fiber piece made for a 350Z, similar to deedubs car. I was wondering if anyone has undertaken this project on their own without going to a bodyshop and if someone could help me out with this project. If it doesnt require all that much, I would like to do this myself. Any helpful links or DIY information would be great, thanks.

 

VS8 did it to his, try pming him

 

I sent him a PM, Hopefully he can give me some insite, anyone else done this before?

 

I had someone do it to my RMagic front bumper. You can see it here. But basically the hardest part is going to be cutting the bumper and repainting it. I placed it on the passenger side (for you) as its the end of the long runner. I have seen a kit that just replaces both runners with the duct.

Hth

Andrew

 

I recieved some detailed instructions via PM from VS8, hes helping me out with this. Im bidding on the piece on ebay, once I recieve that, its just finding time to do some cutting Pics will be posted when complete, thanks everyone.

 

ram air piece came in today! Will begin cutting tonight

 

GL, post some pics!!

 

make us a DIY, you how much do you think this will help the intake?

 

I think itll do good for the K&N I have, since its a hot air intake right now.

Im doing this mainly for cooling purposes, get some cooler air right into the engine bay.

 

why not just get a racing beat duct?

 

Because I like the look. Its a personal preference I guess. Plus this project has only costed me $19 dollars

 

i've cut holes in other bumpers, never the 8. just make sure to use painters tape to mock up your cut then measure multiple times and use a tiny drill bit as your guide for you larger cuts.

 

I did this to my old bumper with a friend. We just took a measurement of the outer flange on the carbon duct piece and then used painters tape to measure it out on the bumper.

We used a high speed air cutting wheel to cut the plastic- it cut it like butter. I recommend going then increasing the size gradually until you have the smallest possible hole for it to fit into. Then simply drill the holes and use some aluminum rivets to secure it.

Old pic:

 

looks good wafer, why did you choose not to do this to your new bumper?

 

This is exactly what Ive had in mind for a while now! Post DIY and keep us updated!! Looking forward to the results!

 

Im just waiting to find time to get to the post office to pick up the duct lol. Its hard for me to get out of work before 6. Once I get it Ill continue with the project. So far my car is sitting with the bumper off in the garage resting patiently lol. I will make a detailed DIY with pics once my project is complete.

 

Hey how did you guys get the runner pipe from the bottom of the funnel to fit secure?

 

the racing beat duct starts at the top of the bumper inlet, then a 90* turn up, then another 90* turn towards the Air box housing.

so thats two sharp turns to get the air in, this will slow down the velocity significantly, and probably wont build much air pressure once at speed. its still cold air though.
where as this will allow a direct line of sight straight into the K&N typhon, which also happens to be shaped like a funnel. just dont hit any small birds, I SERIOUSLY recommend a screen in there. like such

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...en/1shrunk.jpg

i know, i gotta paint the screens

Im in the process of making an adapter to surround the filter tightly and feed straight to the hole in my bumper, so once at speed it is a true ram air (they are supposed to pressurize). I figure if a comperable size hole on a gsxr1000 adds 10hp at 100mph, then this should def help.

I wish you the best of luck. the biggest thing I have noticed is how much louder the intake is at full song, under a bridge it sounds like a bike you will like it.


renesis, are you planning on going the same route as I with the direct feed to the inlet? if so any ideas on what material I should use.

 

i want PICS!

 

Nothing is being pressurized.

 

to notorque:
http://srmotorsports.com/RX8_Perform...ake_Parts.html