KCwagon Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Still working on the bumper delete pieces. The gentleman who is helping create the CAD drawing has been on vacation. I will update when I have the pieces mad and test fit. Two "intercooler" trim kits are ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 This is what I came up with to make the end caps for my set up. I shaped the pieces with a hard bound book like KC said, and used metal shears to do the cutting. I attached the end caps with 3M 2 sided tape to the end tanks of the core and made tabs that bolt to the outside clamps of the FMIC piping. The end result is extremely solid. right side test fit http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8705.jpg left http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8706.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8708.jpg marking bumper for trimming http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8716.jpg end result. I used my dremel with cut off wheel to trim the bulk. Then 40 grit on a sanding block cleaned up with 80 grit. I used some 320 grit to finish the edges. http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8715.jpg unwrapped http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8719.jpg finished http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/large/IMG_8725.jpg This was not an easy DIY. I spent at least 6 hours on the project, though I was not in a hurry and consumed more that one beer. That said the results I got were great and I think I could install the kit again more quickly. Hopefully the pics etc will be helpful for others that install this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 And the money shots http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/huge/IMG_8680.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/mattg/legacygt/huge/IMG_8728.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Looks great Matt. Any change in audible wind noise? - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 He'll know once he installs a new Fuel Pump (sorry couldn't resist - I know I jinxed you when I visited) My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Lol. Hopefully I will know today. I don't expect additional wind noise. I do think more air will be forced through core though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Mattg - That looks really great. Thank you again for all the documentation and work installing the kit. Like Mattg said, it takes some time, but the end result is transformative, IMHO. It also might be cool to post some pics after you have a few miles on the car, to see how it is holding up. If you DO happen to catch a rock that goes throught anodized coating a Sharpie will touch-up the black anodized coating really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I can't wait to get my car outside to really look at it. It looks awesome and the before and after difference is astounding. For anyone with a little bit of fab skills and patience this kit is a great option. The front of my car looks much more finished now and should also hold up to abuse much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Is it possible to get a hold of those Strips in something that would make the core shine like new? I assume it would be pointless unless you can get those strips in Stainless Steel. I hate when the cores start to look dull overtime so I think it would look cool to have the black fins on the side and a nice shine on the core itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Is it possible to get a hold of those Strips in something that would make the core shine like new? I assume it would be pointless unless you can get those strips in Stainless Steel. I hate when the cores start to look dull overtime so I think it would look cool to have the black fins on the side and a nice shine on the core itself. I can cut the strips from any material, stainless included. Stainless would hold up over time compared to the intercooler aluminum. The aluminum that most intercoolers are made from have alot of impurities and they will become dull when exposed to weather. (oxidation) Aluminum oxidizes like steel, it's just a prettier oxidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Bait Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I can cut the strips from any material, stainless included. Stainless would hold up over time compared to the intercooler aluminum. The aluminum that most intercoolers are made from have alot of impurities and they will become dull when exposed to weather. (oxidation) Aluminum oxidizes like steel, it's just a prettier oxidation I'd be interested in that! I don't know what I should do with the side pieces though. Think black on the sides would look weird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 I guess that is a personal thing. If you just wanted to protect the intercooler and wanted an air dam/cover on either side of the intercooler, we could make it ALL out of stainless. Aluminum is easier to work with however, especially if you are doing it yourself with hand tools. We could also look at a lower gauge stainless that is easy to cut and bend with hand metal shears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va_lgt Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Looks good! Way better than rattle can black. Would be interested in what this kit looks like with the center delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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