Disadvantages Of Cutting Bumper Support For Fmic?
Originally Posted by Zombie
My intercooler is bolted to the support which we did not cut. There is about 1/2" of a gap between the back of the i/c and the bumper support. I have experiened NO problems with IATs. Best of both worlds and a very simple install.
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For those worried about a crash and not having a bumper support, think of the BIG picture. The bumper support is shaped like a U. It's NOT solid. It is fairly thick metal, but thin enough to cut using a sawzall without hassles. Then, you're putting a big ol FMIC, also made out of metal in it's place. It's not an "open hole", the FMIC is now residing there. In an accident, your FMIC is taking the hit, vs the U-shaped bumper support. The rigitiy isn't screwed either. In order to mount the FMIC, a metal bar has to be run along the front of the car, which is now tying the two front clip framerails together the same as the bumper support did. (Even without, there's the K-member, radiator supports, etc holding things in line. The car isn't going to fold in half! 
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And finally, the freakin foam in the bumper is what's really attenuating crash force. I've yet to see a FMIC that retains the bumper foam, unless it's drawing from under the car.
Just my $0.02.
)And finally, the freakin foam in the bumper is what's really attenuating crash force. I've yet to see a FMIC that retains the bumper foam, unless it's drawing from under the car.
Just my $0.02.
Originally Posted by flash12t
hey do u think i can get sum pictures of how u set this up. . and what size ur intercooler is
Originally Posted by Eatinstang4life
Did you have to modify the bumper cover to fit or will it fit no problem?
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From: Texas
I have a 99 Vette with A&A Vortech kit and a "TigerShark" front clip with the open front. This setup looks to be better for lowering IAT's even with the FMIC mounted in front of the bumper support. Like someone stated above holes could be drilled in the bumper support to let some air pass through with the bottom of the FMIC getting Maximum exposure to cool unobstructed air passing through
