Cutting bumper for intercooler

[Quesplosive]

I am about to put my bumper back on and I am wondering how much I will have to cut the bumper. I am doing a hellion kit. I know it may be a little different but not by much when compared to other kits. Can someone post some pics of how they cut their bumper? Also I was thinking about using a dremel to cut it, what tools would you suggest? Thanks

 

[slamdcoop0428]

I am about to put my bumper back on and I am wondering how much I will have to cut the bumper. I am doing a hellion kit. I know it may be a little different but not by much when compared to other kits. Can someone post some pics of how they cut their bumper? Also I was thinking about using a dremel to cut it, what tools would you suggest? Thanks

You have an 11 like I did. You will be cutting a lot!

 

[Quesplosive]

Lol that's what I hear. Just not sure what a lot means. Guess its one of those things where you have to line it up to see what others are talking about.

 

[zachcrosen]

With my CS fascia and the AFCO heat exchanger, I had to cut about 4" off the back of my fascia! I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel.

 

[Quesplosive]

Yea Im going back with the CS fascia also.

 

[Torchy]

You have an 11 like I did. You will be cutting a lot!

His version of a lot means... A whole LOT lol

 

[Quesplosive]

Lol I guess Ill go get some more wheels to cut with since im going to be doing that much cutting.

 

[Tama_Drumhead]

With my CS fascia and the AFCO heat exchanger, I had to cut about 4" off the back of my fascia! I used a Dremel with a cut off wheel.

Does the AFCO unit allow you to keep the fog/driving lights in the CS fascia?

 

[Mr. Mach-ete]

Use a Fein tool or Rockwell tool, they cut plastic supremely.

 

[CSG]

A lot! I used a jig saw & then a 3M roll off disc to fine tune and buff the edges out. Trial & error. I spent a lot of time as I did not want to cut too much. I also used a cutoff wheel for some of the cuts that are hard to get to.

 

[OveRBoreD]

I used a dremel with a cutoff disk. Worked great as long as you remain patient and keep a steady hand. Also helps to make small cuts.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/91202041@N04/10084842756/" title="Intercooler cutting by OveRBoreD302, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3732/10084842756_4dac013826_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Intercooler cutting"></a>

This may give you an idea what your looking at. It is still a little ruff around the edges. I'll try and snap some more with the valance off later.

 

[zachcrosen]

Does the AFCO unit allow you to keep the fog/driving lights in the CS fascia?

It does but I had to cut part of the rear of the house out. You can't see from the front though.