removal/relocation

[JDMFantasy2k]

Sort of general and turbo related question.

When i do my install i'll most likely have to remove my a/c. Does anybody have/know of, a write up on it?

Another thing is my charge pipes will be running right where my windshield washer fluid resivoir is. How do i relocate it, and where should i move it to?

[pdiggitydogg]

didnt we already cover this in another thread?
Yep
http://www.hstuners.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22579&highlight=manifold

So I take it youre not going to go w/ a log manifold or a/c compatible eqaul length manifold? Why not just save youself the trouble and go w/ one that lets you keep a/c??

As far as the washer reservior goes, its just held on w/ a couple bolts. As long as you extend the power wires for the pump and lengthen the tubing you can move it where you want it. Or you could get a reservoir that is smaller and just mount the pump into it w/ a hole you drill.

[AzCivic]

don't remove the a/c! unless this just a race only thing or somethin.

[sohc_vtec 2NR]

AZ: why are you against the removal of the a/c for a street driven car?

[pdiggitydogg]

because a/c defogs windows and keeps you cool on days when its sweltering.
Once its gone you wont care how fast your turbo car is.

[JDMFantasy2k]

true, i really don't want to take it off, but i can't find shit for manifolds. I need something that will bolt up to a t3 and fits a d series (obviously). Never though of doing a log style manifold, but if someone can give me a hand in finding a manifold that will allow me to keep my a/c, that'd be clutch.

another thing, i figured the charge piping would be hitting the a/c condenser..

and if i relocate my windshield washer fluid resivoir, where should i put it? it's just so damn akward.

[pdiggitydogg]

(Im going to link this w/ the turbo forum)

LoveFab ( http://www.lovefab.com ) makes great manifolds, several designs (most come w/ a/c compatible counterparts), and theyre located in Upper-Lower Michigan, near Traverse City (home of Torch Lake). I plan on using them on my future setup.
They are a tad expensive (compared to lots of others) but theyre one of the best IMO.
There are a ton of t3-able log manifolds out there as well.

I dont think you'll have to move the reservoir... You could put it all the way in the trunk if you wanted to.

[JDMFantasy2k]

had a feeling this post would turn very turbo related....

anyway i found this manifold from maxrev, did you think since this is a log style one that it'll be a/c compatible? Does the price seem reasonable?

one other thing, since it has a wastegate port, and i have an internally wastegated turbo, i'd just get a wastegate block off plate (or fabricate one) right? And do you think there will be enough room between the wastegate actuator and the block?

maxrev manifold (http://www.hpautoworks.com/maxrevtumad1.html)

[AzCivic]

the max-rev is a/c compatible, get it.

[AzCivic]

Originally posted by sohc_vtec 2NR
AZ: why are you against the removal of the a/c for a street driven car?

cause of what pdigg's said, and the fact that no one keeps a civic forever so when he wants to sell it someday, no one is gonna pay anything decent for a car thats had its a/c removed.

[thermal]

Yes maxrev manifolds are A/C compatible and so as many log style manifolds. You dont have to relocate your windshield washer reservoir to run your piping. What you need to do is rotate the compressor housing and/or rotate the turbine housing to make the outlet face to wherever you want. Loosen the bolts on the housing and you'll see what I'm talking about. If you rotate the housing, you may have to fabricate a bracket for your internal wastegate actuator. It's still simple.

I'm out to sea right now and will not be back until the middle of the week. When I get home, I will take pictures of one the turbos I have laying around. I should have an actual T3 somewhere in my garage and I will point out to you what you may have to reposition... later man....

[JDMFantasy2k]

yeah i knew i was going to have to rotate the compressor housing, i just didn't realize it was as easy as loosening a few bolts.

So far i've fabricated an intake flange, i'll probably fabricate a downpipe flange as well to save myself 30 bucks and then just make a downpipe and charge piping.

Today it was raining and i decided to take off my bumper, make some measurements, and adjust my headlights a little bit. Ended up taking off my CAI (i need to weld the bungs shut anyway) and moving the windshield washer fluid resivoir. I just couldn't see how the piping was going to fit (and i want a lot of room to work with). So now i have an airfilter and a rubber boot (with a hole drilled in it for my IAT sensor) attachet to my throttle body (sound sick) and the windshield fliuid resivoir is actually near my battery and doesn't look majorly ghetto.

Another question, the a/c condenser fan. I'm assuming i have to take it out and get a small fan for the front? and ideas?

[thermal]

It depends on how your T3 will mount. You may have to get a slim fan and mount it on the front. AutoZone now sells those fan. If not ebay will hook you up. Make sure you take measurement first tho...:cool:

[JDMFantasy2k]

oh i also forgot to mention i bought a johnnyracecar intercooler (it's a little smaller than yours) and i bought an oil kit for the turbo because i didn't feel like piecing together hoses and fittings.

[thermal]

are you gonna tap from your oil pressure sensor or use an adapter sandwich from the filter?

[JDMFantasy2k]

i'm gonna tap into the oil pressure sensor, and then i'm assuming i can just drill and tap a hole in the top section of the oil pan for the return.

[thermal]

That'll work.....