FMIC's and Front bumpers
 

I have noticed that almost every car I have seen with a FMIC have an opening in the front bumper. I understand why the bumper would be this way;), but what I wanted to know is on some cars the stock bumper doesn't have a large or any opening. Can you use a FMIC on a car like that???:confused: If you can, how much does it effect proformance???

:helpme:The car that brought this question up is the G35 which you can get a twin turbo w/FMIC; but would it even work on the stock bumper???:dunno:

Please Someone Help Me
 

:crap: I really need help on this one. If anyone can help please post soon. :confused:

It will work with the stock bumber on the car. The reason most after market ones have a large opening for the FMIC is 1 it looks cool and 2 it does help the air to flow over the inter cooler a little bit more by exposing more of it to the air.

It will work just fine, it just wont be as effective as a front bumper with a big opening in the front. The more cool air flowing through the fins of the intercooler, the cooler the air that goes to the engine.

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:DHey thanks, one more question. What about adding a body kit that changes the bumper? Is it possible for a FMIC to not work with a bumper or is it just a mater of efficiency?
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Any front bumper will work with an FMIC. You just may have to shave it a little on the inside. Some just work better than others. And naturally the ones that have a hole big enough so the whole FMIC can breathe will be the best.