garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I know this should be in Technical but i need quick replies if possible so ive posted it in here. Mods feel free to move it once ive got the info i need. 1. What are these pipes? And does anything need to be done to them when fitting a FMIC because from what i can see they get in the way. http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1842/dscf0181bm0.jpg 2. Where is the best place to actually mount the IC?? Ive got the brackets that came with the kit but not sure exactly where to fasten them. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondango Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 We fab and extra set of brackets and weld them up. Piping unbolts and sits to the front of the FMIC.. I have a load of pics but wont be able to get them up to this evening if that helps.. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hi Gaz 1. They are your air con condenser pipes, when i fiited my i retained those pipes but had to make custom brackets to push the FMIC forward away from the pipes. Then i have fitted the ducting panels around the FMIC as well to make sure it cools ok. Regards Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradan Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I know this should be in Technical but i need quick replies if possible so ive posted it in here. Mods feel free to move it once ive got the info i need. 1. What are these pipes? And does anything need to be done to them when fitting a FMIC because from what i can see they get in the way. [qimg]http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1842/dscf0181bm0.jpg[/qimg] 2. Where is the best place to actually mount the IC?? Ive got the brackets that came with the kit but not sure exactly where to fasten them. Cheers. The pipes look like the power steering cooling pipes but not 100% sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I am pretty sure they are the power steering cooling pipes. They are on a 6 speed anyway. Some fmic kits come with alternative pipes (see attached pic) that are mounted to the side so they sit in the airflow from the small duct on the right hand side of a stock bumper. This clears the space for the fmic It does involve draining the ps fluid. Hope this helps John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 So i should be ok mounting the IC between the pipes and the radiator?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 You might get away with it if its a 2 row fmic but a 3 or 4 row I wouldnt think so. If you dont have a complete kit I would try to get my hands on one of the pipes in the pic. I recently fitted my greddy 3 row. All the bits came with it though Sorry I cant be more help. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Yeah its only a 2 Row. (i think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Right, got the Cooler half mounted and thought id line up the pipework to see what mods i needed to do there and both the tow eyes are in the way. Anyone else encountered this and what did you do about it. The drivers side one isnt too bad but the passenger side may need to come off im thinking. http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4/dscf0182cf5.jpg http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/8203/dscf0183oz1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Ok, cooler is on, pipework all connected, all thats left is to relocate my coolant overflow. Where is the best place to put this. Ive included a few pics if anyone fancies drawing on them where to put it. There is actually space between the FMIC and radiator i think but no way of attaching it. Any suggestions?? http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/2533/dscf0184ae5.jpg http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6594/dscf0185cp9.jpg http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3660/dscf0186xd5.jpg http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2584/dscf0187mf9.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Next to the battery. It hits the nearside Tow eye because the eye is bent. YOu dont have to take them off at all. Also I noticed its agled incorrectly, I woudl thing the lower mounting brakets have been installed in correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 i got another smaller one and fitted it near the air intake, hang on i will get you a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Next to the battery. It hits the nearside Tow eye because the eye is bent. YOu dont have to take them off at all. Also I noticed its agled incorrectly, I woudl thing the lower mounting brakets have been installed in correctly. Cheers Martin, not installed the lower brackets yet thats why its slightly angled wrong, need to get a welder from my dads before i can do that. By next to the battery do you mean between the IC pipe and battery? Wont it get a bit hot there that close to the throttle body and rest of engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 i got another smaller one and fitted it near the air intake, hang on i will get you a pic as promised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 im having the exact same problem at the mo....I have twin fans to sit between the cooler and rad to help cooling!! did you manage to move the PS pipes in the end....there is also a bit on the drivers side which I can only describe as looking like a deoderant can...anyone know what this is and if it needs moving? I am also confused as it looks like I have two rads installed.....is one the power steering cooler and does it need removing as well?? Hmmmm sorry for the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Looks very low, what height is it from the ground? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Cheers Rich, where did yo uget that from and much was it, if you dont mind me asking. Mikey, the power steering pipes just about managed to fit between the Rad and the IC, needed a bit of "persuasion" but they are behind there. Took the Towing eyes off in the end but ifi can bend them back into shape ill put them back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Looks very low' date=' what height is it from the ground?[/quote'] About 4". not tried my bumper up against it but as long as it doesnt stick out under that then i wont have any clearance issues cos ive never caught my bumper once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 http://miami-gt.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/100_1_8_32/products_id/336?osCsid=faf4f19073e0ef356411ba3a234211e6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 http://miami-gt.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/100_1_8_32/products_id/336?osCsid=faf4f19073e0ef356411ba3a234211e6 Cheers, bit pricey for me at the mo but may consider it at a later date. Any other suggestion as to where to move the current one to. Ive seen and heard people using a Red Bull can to do the same job but always thought this was a bit dodgy, any opinions on this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Cheers, bit pricey for me at the mo but may consider it at a later date. Any other suggestion as to where to move the current one to. Ive seen and heard people using a Red Bull can to do the same job but always thought this was a bit dodgy, any opinions on this?? NEVER use a Red Bull can. FFS they are over £1 each! Fanta is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntD Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Ive seen and heard people using a Red Bull can to do the same job but always thought this was a bit dodgy, any opinions on this?? Lol,funny you should mention that.Did you see "Dodgy's" setup at Mascrat on Monday:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Lol,funny you should mention that.Did you see "Dodgy's" setup at Mascrat on Monday:p Yeah and ive also seen it on Supradibb's old car. Regardless of brand of can then, does it actually work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Yeah and ive also seen it on Supradibb's old car. Regardless of brand of can then, does it actually work?? NO NO NO NO NO NO NO I tried telling a certain tuner about overflow , presurisation, cooling and expansion, but they were having none of it. you Will get air locks. Coolign is not something to do half hartdly./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 NO NO NO NO NO NO NO I tried telling a certain tuner about overflow , presurisation, cooling and expansion, but they were having none of it. you Will get air locks. Coolign is not something to do half hartdly./ Thats all i needed to know, cheers. So where next to the battery is the best place to put it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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