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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Talking SakeBomb Garage dual oil cooler kit instructions

The instructions are finally done! You can view them -> HERE

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This thread was created for any questions regarding the install of our kits. This is the first draft of our instructions so some revisions may be necessary If you have any product questions, please refer to our GB thread in the FDNewbie forum.

Good luck with the installations everyone. Any bashing should be directed at RotorMotor for taking so long to get the instructions finalized Feel free to leave any questions, comments or install pics in this thread!

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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Great job I always like to see pictures with my instructions.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 02:34 AM
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hey guys... ive been getting some PM's with install questions. Honestly I dont mind answering them personally, but I bet others will have the same questions and benefit from from your question. I know it's an involved process, but Dan and I are here to guide you through it.

and to answer one PM publicly, yes we are working on a 20b mounting option which hopefully will be done this week. Since the 20b install is a one off setup, we have to charge a little extra for shop time to build the custom brackets/lines.

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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kit questions, discussion, and install questions, pictures, comments go here
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I have a bad oil leak here like when i had been driving around for about an hour came home and stopped it started pouring out about 3 1/2 4 quarts. I need help with this how do i fix it? What do i need and long will it take to fix.

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by morris93fd
I have a bad oil leak here like when i had been driving around for about an hour came home and stopped it started pouring out about 3 1/2 4 quarts. I need help with this how do i fix it? What do i need and long will it take to fix.

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David... we'll definitely help you sort it out! Let me know some details... where is the leak coming from? got any pics? There are many connections, so first we need to figure out where its leaking from. I'm sending you a PM now. -Heath
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Why don't I have access to view the document that the link takes me to?
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Just an FYI I clicked the link and it worked for me.

What browser are you using? I am using google chrome.


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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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Why don't I have access to view the document that the link takes me to?
Fixed
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Will have to keep this bookmarked for when I get mine 
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Would the dual oil kit fit behind a stock FC bumper? If so, would I need to get different mounts/bolts to secure it? I'm not worried about the lines fitting. I plan on dropping a REW into my FC.
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Old Sep 18, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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Would the dual oil kit fit behind a stock FC bumper? If so, would I need to get different mounts/bolts to secure it? I'm not worried about the lines fitting. I plan on dropping a REW into my FC.
I couldn't really say as it was only designed for an FD
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Can you update the link in this thread to the revised instructions (including the super-fast way to remove the stock oil hard line)?
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Can you update the link in this thread to the revised instructions (including the super-fast way to remove the stock oil hard line)?
What revised instructions? They should be up to date. Does the link not work?
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Can you update the link in this thread to the revised instructions (including the super-fast way to remove the stock oil hard line)?
I know im late to the party guys, but is there a way to pull out the hard line without pulling the ac compressor? Im placing the order tomorrow, would have been tonight put the website wont process my order
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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I tried doing the "hack way" but it just won't come out for me. I did the right way and it took me

longer to do it the "hack way" than the right way lol
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Old Dec 13, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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its not that bad removing the ac comp, just pull it and clean stuff up while youre in there.
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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 01:55 PM
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I just installed the '99 spec Track kit (25 row setrab) and when I put the bumper skin up, the coolers were sitting too high for the openings of my GTC bumper. I noticed the JhnRX7's install includes lowering spacers. I ended up picking up 6 longer bolts, and 6 spacers to lower it, so it covers more of the opening in my bumper skin.

Without Spacers: (raises the top of the cooler higher than the 19 row)



With Spacers (Nice and low covering the full opening of the GTC Bumper openings:


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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 07:46 PM
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Do the large 25 row coolers fit with the OEM side plastic under tays?
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 02:02 PM
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I put in my order last week, am keen to do this install!
It seems like the line that connects the two coolers is routed through the front bumper (support). Is there a way to route it through/below the engine bay instead, to reduce the risk of severing a line if you get in a minor fender bender?
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 09:37 AM
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You'd probably just have to flip the coolers, not sure how that would effect the orientation of some of the fittings though.
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 03:44 PM
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If I'm reading the instructions correctly, you only need to take off the AC compressor and PS pump in order to take out the original oil cooler hard lines.

If I don't plan to use the hard lines again, is there a way to remove it without taking off the AC and PS? Say, for example, by cutting the hard line into smaller pieces? (With a grinder/die grinder?) It seems like the risk and time involved with removing and reinstalling the PS/AC may not be somewhat high.

Thoughts?
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 09:53 AM
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I was just looking at a couple of RX7s in the garage today.

I noticed that they mostly use the Greddy double cooler kit (even a single cooler car) -- which doesn't require removal of the ac compressor and PS pump!

Apparently the bolt in front of his left pocket (on the lower section between the short kinked hard line and short hose) can be undone:

Anyone know what the size/thread pitch of that big bolt is?

And there is a similar bolt on the feed, a few inches after the banjo bolt comes out of the block.

to use a thermostat, can't you just place it in almost the same place, just taking off those two big bolts? (Provided the fittings are the same, of course.)

Here in Hong Kong, given winters only ever go down to about 10*C (about 50*F) the shop tech tells me that most people just don't run a thermostat. The car I saw just had greddy lines coming off these two sections, using existing hard- and soft lines, and running to the coolers in series between them.

any thoughts/comments? That would be so much easier than taking everything apart...!!!

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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 10:04 AM
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Anyone here with the Greddy thermostat-less-kit?:
https://www.rhdjapan.com/trust-gredd...stat-fd3s.html
This is the thread size/pitch I'm looking for:

If I'm not mistaken those will link up to the big bolts shown in the previous message (from the sakebomb kit's instructions.)
Are these also AN10?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by adey
I put in my order last week, am keen to do this install!
It seems like the line that connects the two coolers is routed through the front bumper (support). Is there a way to route it through/below the engine bay instead, to reduce the risk of severing a line if you get in a minor fender bender?
The lines were long enough in my kit I could route behind the frame, just in front of the Intercooler. But then I saw pics and showed it fed through the rebar, so I did that instead. I am wishing I had left it behind. I think the reason for using the rebar is so the lines aren't hanging of the mounting points and can rest on the rebar. If you do route behind the frame, then you should fab some holders to support the line, so there isn't as much stress on the mounting points to the cooler.
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