Bruiser kit on a GT?

[Jeff V]

flshbck, when you say "However crusher replaces the front fascia while bruiser is a bumper cover.", I would like some clarification as I'm considering the crusher. First, the bumper and the fascia is really just one piece on the stock GT, right? Second, I thought it was the opposite of what you posted - I thought the crusher is just a cover while the bruiser REPLACES the front bumper/fasica. I'm wrong about that? Thanks.

[COP TZER]

nope...i had the bruiser kit on my N/A '01. It just goes over the top of the stock bumper and fascia, even on the back. The opening on the bruiser kit for the lower grille is smaller than that on the GT because it is made for the non-turbo. With that kit and an added billet grille i'd worry a little about air flow.

[ptgt]

i let my cooler breath on my crusher kit. its wide open only a mesh insert

[flashbk2]

I 've had that billet grill on since crusher install . I've run all summer without issues . If the car is sitting in traffic you can watch the mechanical water temp climb to over 210 degrees but once under motion you'll drop back under 200 degrees. I suspect this isn't any different than the stock GT front when monitored by a good mechanical gauge. Gearhead care to comment ?

[Gear_Head]

Flashback2, I agree with your comment here, I have had the mech water temp gauge before and after the Lower billet grill install amd it has made no signifigant change in the the water temp. On the highway hovers between 180-190. Stop & GO can get to 210-220 depending on the intervals. Heat soak can drive it as high as 240 after stopping and shutting down.

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[sakigt]

I have an APC kit for sale. Look below for pics. If your interested, Ill take the time to install the kit unpainted to show you that itll fit the GT. I wouldve installed mine already but Im broke and need the money...