NitrOmm

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New toys are in and I have decided to cut out the front license plate area for better air flow. Is it possible to retain some of the bumper support ... Maybe just trim out sections ? Or will I need to remove all of the mid section to acomplish what I'm looking for. I am considering the Burkhart support if I need to remove all structure. I'd rather trim instead of remove. What have you guys done ? Pics would help.
Thanks all

Ping King

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I trimmed my bumper support back just enough for the FMIC to fit behind the bumper. Then i welded 2 pieces of 1x1 steel across the entire bumper support to put some strength back in. I'll see if i have some pictures tonight.

ws602

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Get the Burkhart one and be done with it

Ws6Dnero

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That looks like the procharger race intercooler. The burkhart bumper support wont work with it

ws602

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The Burkhart front bumper will work with any intercooler just may have to do a little fab work

NitrOmm

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At the end of the day .... That may be the easier path.
Just looking at the size of this IC & the lack of air that will get to it, I don't see any other option other than opening the license plate area & removing that section of the bumper. I did a bit of searching & during an old thread Bob mentioned that a few years ago he installed a system without cutting however, the owner was only pushing 8lbs or so. I plan on waste gating @ about 13 lbs
(Ungated about 16-17 lbs ) so I need air flow to cool things down.

NitrOmm

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Thanks, I look forward to any advice & options.

ws602

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Pm me your email and I will send you pictures

NitrOmm

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Do you think I can retain some of the foam bumper. I'm concerned with the skin loosing its shape & drooping after time. Did you have any issues re: the front clip sagging ?

SM105K

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That is exactly what happened to mine. The previous owner hacked the crap out of it.

ws602

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I did not use foam and it fits fine and look great

conan

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This was a concern for me too.The Burkhart support will hold the bumper in place. I had to flex the bumbper just a bit to get it over the support and then once in place it fits perfect.


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NitrOmm

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Thanks all.
Just curious ... Anybody keep their bumper in place ( pics)

SmokedOutZ28

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What type of fab work are you talking? I just had someone back into my car in a parking lot and pushed my intercooler back into my washer bottle and I think the Burkhart support will make for a nice protective barrier around my new FMIC.

ws602

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I cut one end off the bumper support and stuffed the biggest intercooler I could in it and the welded the ends back on it. Pm me your email and I will shoot u pictures

Steve Burger

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What intercooler do you have and does it fit between the frame rails?

98CamZ28

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This is how mine is on my car. The MWC piece is very nice too and may one day hope to have it. Hopefully these will help: