Intercooler & JDM rebar & bumper

[the1986]

Hey everyone

I just purchased a turbo kit this weekend. When I got home however I tried to hold the intercooler in place and realized it would not fit with the JDM rebar. What have other people done when running a front mount with a JDM bumper. Looking at it I think the rebar could be cut to allow the intercooler piping, but that would heavily reduce the rigidity.

Heres some pics of what I'm talking about.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/the1986/DSC00463.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/the1986/DSC00464.jpg

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

[usedep3]

i always thought you couldt run a rebar with an IC and jdm front bc there wasnt enough room but i saw this for the first time today:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/ryan77724/photo-1-2.jpg

he's got a full race setup. here's a link to his build thread: link (http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?57781-lbk02si-s-BIG-BUILD-THREAD!!!!-%28Journal-of-an-Si%29)

i know that cutting the rebar will effect the structural integrity of the rebar, but i'd rather mod the usdm rebar than the jdm counterpart. welding a plate where he cut the rebar whould help the rebar be more rigid in crash

[the1986]

That looks like a USDM rebar. The JDM rebar is almost flush against the AC condenser. I was thinking that as well, cut the bar and weld on plate. I dont have a USDM one anymore, so modifying the JDM one is my only option.

[usedep3]

That looks like a USDM rebar. The JDM rebar is almost flush against the AC condenser. I was thinking that as well, cut the bar and weld on plate. I dont have a USDM one anymore, so modifying the JDM one is my only option.

yeah no, that is for sure a usdm rebar. the jdm one does sit very close i don't think you can squeeze an IC behind it. hopefully someone else more knowledgeable chimes in. sorry, i wasnt much help

[gtimportfanatic]

no JDM rebar with IC.. u just gotta lose it

[Benedict]

I was thinking that as well, cut the bar and weld on plate. I dont have a USDM one anymore, so modifying the JDM one is my only option. Is there any opinion.

[whatsvtec]

So, how do you run an intercooler with a buddyclub front end/jdm rebar?

[Siborg]

cutting the weak ass jdm rebar would make it even more useless than it already is. Either run without a rebar, mod the US one, or make a custom. I ran without for like 3+ years but plan to mod the US one this time and make a custom rear.

if you need to sell the jdm bar I have someone that may be interested also.

[whatsvtec]

cutting the weak ass jdm rebar would make it even more useless than it already is. Either run without a rebar, mod the US one, or make a custom. I ran without for like 3+ years but plan to mod the US one this time and make a custom rear.

if you need to sell the jdm bar I have someone that may be interested also.

What problems will/could you run into running with no rebar?

[heyvortek]

no rebar mean your jdm bumper will be destroyd if u were to get into a car crash and it hits the front. god forbid that happens to anyone. other than that i dont see a point truthfully

[Siborg]

your bumper will be screwed either way, it will be more structural damage to the core support and such if you get in a wreck...

[whatsvtec]

your bumper will be screwed either way, it will be more structural damage to the core support and such if you get in a wreck...

That's what I thought would happen. Hmph... a custom fab rebar seems like the only way to get an IC to work with a JDM front end safely. Good thing I'm learning how to weld.

[the1986]

I didn't think the usdm would fit with the jdm bumper, but modifying it does seem like the best option... ill update more when I get to cutting

[whatsvtec]

I didn't think the usdm would fit with the jdm bumper, but modifying it does seem like the best option... ill update more when I get to cutting

sweet! Make sure to take some pictures for those of us who can't read :mtongue:
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[socal_brandon2]

What the hell do you guys attach your intercoolers to without the rebar? :P

[AKEP]

I know this isn't related to anything but this took me a minute to find. Possible sticky? or something?

[03K20A3Si]

Old thread...but this is what I did. Drilled out the welds on the factory rebar mount, bent up a piece of chromoly pipe(like what's used for role cages), and welded it to those mounts. Then I made new brackets for the sides of the intercooler to mount it to the raditor core support. All said and done...I like it. Here's an old picture:
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c384/calvin02z24/2011-02-16193551.jpg

[chinoman44]

whats the intercooler size

[monjarassi]

Yikes a 4 year old thread revived