wtb: intercooler piping 300zx

[streethondas]

anyone know where i can buy intercooler piping for a 300zx? and i want it locally

[se7en]

I have a set of stock intercooler piping....the stuf that is under the bumper, not the top visible stuff.

[streethondas]

i just got a front mount intercooler so im looking for aftermarket piping.... my car has the stock piping already

[sr20s14zenki]

I would strongly suggest ditching the front mount and instead upgrading to stillen units for side mounts. Piping a front mount in a 300zx is a PAIN in the ass, just ask me, i had to do one, that and the intercooler kit was garbage. It is much easier, and apparently more efficient, to just upgrade the side mounts and call her a day.

[se7en]

it's not that bad to install, I just actually did one today...the hardest part was how the pipes don't line up exactly.


I think the OP is looking for the four u bends that come with the ebay kit....which are not available separately....

should have bought the whole kit I guess.

I am sure a muffler shop could bend up some pipes from crush bend steel, but that would be heavy, and prone to rust....

Good luck bro either way :)

[sr20s14zenki]

Originally posted by se7en
it's not that bad to install, I just actually did one today...the hardest part was how the pipes don't line up exactly.


I think the OP is looking for the four u bends that come with the ebay kit....which are not available separately....

should have bought the whole kit I guess.

I am sure a muffler shop could bend up some pipes from crush bend steel, but that would be heavy, and prone to rust....

Good luck bro either way :)

Yep, thats the same thing that happened with this one, sure looked good in the ebay seller's pictures...didnt look good in the end. Gay. I made it work, but i didnt like it, and apparently guys like to use the stillen ones over fmic

[krusso04]

ya smic are way more efficient then the front mounts on the z32, doesnt have the cool look of the front mount :love: but defs work better

[streethondas]

looks matter! lol but can you guyz let mee know where i can get sum? ebay ones look to cheap!! and autodream is giving me the hot piping for 300 im going to call speedtech..

also the intercooler didnt cum with mounts wht should i use?

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by sr20s14zenki

Yep, thats the same thing that happened with this one, sure looked good in the ebay seller's pictures...didnt look good in the end. Gay. I made it work, but i didnt like it, and apparently guys like to use the stillen ones over fmic

Stillen side mounts are also more efficient than fmic. Shorter piping.. less psi lost.. plus.. with the right kit... WAY better looking!

Those suckers are thick too. Thats what I used on my 92 usdm.

EDIT: Plus less lag. if you are running larger than stock.

[streethondas]

i already bought one so im going to use it + i already ordered the Greddy front bumper which will make the front mount intercooler look way nice then the side mounts......

the only way to show ur sidemount intercooler is to put a riced out front bumper!!:dunno:

[Tarrantula]

Originally posted by streethondas
i already bought one so im going to use it + i already ordered the Greddy front bumper which will make the front mount intercooler look way nice then the side mounts......

the only way to show ur sidemount intercooler is to put a riced out front bumper!!:dunno:

Not True!!!

300$ for hot piping though? thats harsh man.. I paid $200 for Andys hot AND cold piping from the white 300z he had.. Did oliver make you pay that?!

[streethondas]

he said it was a custom piping he had to make....which cost around 400 i just went and talked to him
already got the intercooler locally!!!

[sr20s14zenki]

Oh dear god, please, its spelled COME not CUM hahaha. Thats not bad for custom piping. As for mounts, i would either have somebody tig weld a few l brackets on top and bottom, or if its a generic greddy, it should have threaded holes for bolts, in that case, get some 1"x1/4" flat bar, and a grinder with a zip disk and start fabricating. You need to cut it, and then use vice grips and a bench vise, or your feet, to put the necissary bends on it.

[streethondas]

already got the mounts!!! went to autovalue and picked up sum screws and a piece of metal which should mount on like this in the picture, also i dont understand will the bar behind the bumper that holds the fob lights need to be removed? or what?

SO CUM TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURE LOL

http://s1.promotionsupplies.com/ebay/etdmotors/images/ic/au-ic0020_300zx-1.jpg

and for the piping(just the piping) here is what i might get for $170 + shipping :facepalm:

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/24411518/aview/300zx_1.jpg

[sr20s14zenki]

Yep, say goodbye to the rebar and foglights. You are going to cry when you fit those pipes (=, and you need to use some of your stock piping, they fail to mention that...cocksuckers.

[streethondas]

yea no i realized that after look at couple of pictures lol

how about if go to mopac and pick up intercooler piping? and use small pieces of pipe to bend it to what ever the shape is?

[krusso04]

that could work, but might end up costing you more... if you can i would just buy online then go from there. i wanna see this fmic when its done!

[streethondas]

lol yea but im not mountin it up till i get my front greddy bumper soo its going to be 3weeks from now but i will post them up!!!
hoping it will look like this (car is red thou) same front bumper exept mine is straight from the bottom :nut:
http://s1.promotionsupplies.com/ebay/etdmotors/images/ic/au-ic0020_300zx-5.jpg

[krusso04]

well if you gotta wait that long anyways, then why dont you search the web and see where you can get the pipes online... oo will look sexy haha i just slammed my z with cusco coils :clap:

[streethondas]

thats wht im trying to doo lol
i want to have everything ready so i can slam the intercooler and front bumper together!!


Mine came with Suspension Magic office lol its got a decal saying that on the side and front :dunno: but for sum reason it makes a squeaky noise from the front when i hit bumps! stupied NE and its gay roads :whipped:

[krusso04]

ya should look good haha, i really like the 99 jdm jspec fascia lol.. but anyways so whats ur plans for the intercooler? gunna try the mopac kit? i have never personally seen it so i wouldnt know if it would be a great help or not :dunno:

[streethondas]

hummm not too sure wht im going to doo im sure im not going to order it from ebay cuz the shipping is going to kill me!! 600 from autodream!! 400 from speedtech

$34 a pipe from mopac i probably need 4 lol soo im guessin it will cheaper to go with mopac...i also have to goo look at there pipes :hitit:


and i dont like the bottom of the 99 jdm jspec fascia bumper!

[krusso04]

haha alright, well if you ever need a hand drop me a pm and id glady help :hitit:

[streethondas]

thanks man, if you need any help with hondas im the man lol i can almost do anything on hondas and acuras!! now just bought aa 300zx and im now learning how a nissan engine works!!

i just posted this on facebook lol

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looks better like this with the high beam lights

[streethondas]

alright i finished mounting it on today looks sexxy:poosie:

will get the piping tomorrow now that i know what i need!!

i will take it there with the front bumper off and test fit all the piping!!:Dhttp://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs138.snc1/5888_126458632094_716007094_3549006_670415_n.jpg

[krusso04]

hey just wondering how you made out with the intercooler pipe>?

[streethondas]

bought 4 pipes from mopac and got 2 custom pipes from minute muffler :D

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs158.snc1/5888_130208137094_716007094_3623992_7675445_n.jpg