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I figured many have received or installed their Vmount already and a thread would help me and whoever is going to do the install. I am in the middle of it and stuck on the ac lines. It looks like you have to remove the low pressure line that runs into the compressor to install the radiator exit hose. If you were able to keep it...how did you run your lines.
Here is a picture an low side pipe that blocks where the radiator exit hose suppose to go:
Loosen the line at the connection by the passenger frame rail and rotate it down. Then push the line forward and under the support bar. Secure it there with insulated clamps.
Last edited by IRPerformance; 12-01-15 at 12:38 PM.
You also have to remember that this kit was designed for a right hand drive car. The RHD cars don't have an AC line there.
That being said, you will have to get a little creative with some of the work. You should be able to CAREFULLY manipulate the AC lines without disconnecting them or having to discharge the system.
Also, to the original poster, the vacuum cap on the thermostat housing that originally went to the AST will fail. Vacuum caps can't handle the heat and pressure of coolant, and will eventually rupture. Best way is to have that hole welded shut, second best is to remove the pressed in hose barb and drill/tap the hole for a plug, third best is a piece of coolant hose with a bolt or plug stuck in it and hose clamped. Option 3 isn't glamorous but it does work long term.
I was about to make a similar thread. I'm on the same step.
Did you get a chance to install the lines yet? Any pictures?
No pictures yet..im actually on vacation and probably wont get back to it til next week.
Dale..thanks for the tip. I actually received the car like that from the builder/seller and never really thought about that vacuum cap. That will be something I need to address since I have the coolant system drained anyway.
I wasn't even able to get that far. The aluminum brackets that are suppose to attach in place of the stock mount don't even line up. Drivers side lower bracket on the condenser is an inch (lower or higher I don't remember) than the drilled holes on the bracket. You can't drill holes into the bracket to adjust because there is a bend in the way.
Next time I'm back in the garage I'll grab some pictures.
in the instructions there was a picture on the right hand side of the radiator and a circle around a dot. Are we supposed to drill a hole on the side of the radiator(radiator frame and not radiator itself). That was what I interpret it as but was not sure and didn't know why they would need it. I am probably wrong but what are we suppose to do for that step?
The kit with part number ending in "02" includes a hot side elbow that bolts onto the Efini y-pipe which is originally a part found on car model years on and after 1999. If you have this kit and are installing it onto a USDM car, you'll need a) the Efini y-pipe or b) a hot side elbow that uses the stock style coupler.
I am running the stock twins but it was wired nonsequentially when I received the car. I am trying to hook up the dual intake for the car and trying to figure out what goes into the 2 tubes coming out of each intake. I have the left tube of the bottom intake tube connecting to the bov or crv(can't recall which one), and the left tube of the second upper I ntake connected to the other crv/bov. So I have two right tubes (1 from the upper and 1 from the bottom intake) left and do not know what suppose to go there. I have emissions removed so I am assuming the bottom intake right tube was suppose to go to the air pump. Where is the right tube of the upper intake connect to? or do I just plug both of these tubes?
I am running the stock twins but it was wired nonsequentially when I received the car. I am trying to hook up the dual intake for the car and trying to figure out what goes into the 2 tubes coming out of each intake. I have the left tube of the bottom intake tube connecting to the bov or crv(can't recall which one), and the left tube of the second upper I ntake connected to the other crv/bov. So I have two right tubes (1 from the upper and 1 from the bottom intake) left and do not know what suppose to go there. I have emissions removed so I am assuming the bottom intake right tube was suppose to go to the air pump. Where is the right tube of the upper intake connect to? or do I just plug both of these tubes?
You'll have to block it off. The open pipe on the lower intake is probably for the air pump. The upper intake I forgot what it was for. But it was a hard line that wrapped around the upper intake manifold up against the fire wall.
Driftfc3s, what's the story on the coolant tank that mounts where the filler neck / thermostat housing was located? Wanted to call it an AST tank but looks like a separate AST is plumbed in to the left. Greddy has one on the car in their promotional literature but I haven't seen anything else about it.
just realize it after you posted that there were two types! My order history has the kouki version. Wished I paid attention when I ordered it
Does anyone know where to get a 1 inch vacuum cap or a plug? I just need to plug one of the arms for the lower intake that was suppose to connect to the airpump.
Driftfc3s, what's the story on the coolant tank that mounts where the filler neck / thermostat housing was located? Wanted to call it an AST tank but looks like a separate AST is plumbed in to the left. Greddy has one on the car in their promotional literature but I haven't seen anything else about it.
It is a "Radiator Outlet Tank" made by AutoStaff. Same exact piece by Revolution, but without the branding. It was recommended to me by Tani-San of Pro Shop Fukuoh, and there are two types, one that just replaces the stock OEM piece and another that replaces the AST at the same time. I opted for the OEM replacement and paired it with the Greddy/Trust radiator breather tank.
12-01-15, 11:40 AM
Greddy Vmount Installation/Questions/Pictures thread
