When I saw this, I ran out to my car to take a look. Oddly, my pipe goes straight down. There is about 3/4" between the tube and the pipe. I know I payed attention to this when I installed the tube, but thank god you guys were kewl enough to share this with everyone. BTW, as far as the insulation foam, I thought of doing that, but I hesiated becauase I was unsure if that foam was susceptable fire. I normally see that foam being used in area where there is not a lot of concentrated high heat. Thoughts?

 

I have the Stillen and the 350z tube. There is a "little" rub between the rubber lip of the flexible duct and the a/c tube. I would call it touching, and not rubbing... but then I am not in court now am I? !? [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

here's a shot:


I would think that the rubber lip of the duct would wear away before the metal A/C tube. I'll keep an eye on it, but I have close to 6k miles on the car with these two mods without ANY wear.

Cheers, ted


'03.5 Sedan 5a: BS/G, Prem, Aero/Body, Sport, Nav
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Man, you need to fix that ASAP...its aluminum and just because its only "touching" when u look at it, imagine while ur driving.

Buy some Foam Pipe Insulation (under $2) and wrap it up. then im gonna put the plastic civer over that so the foam doesnt rip and get warn away. All in all...for under $5 you can be worry free...or be paying $800 in 2months.

'03 G35 Coupe | Black on Black | Performance
20% tint | Clear Corners | Ztube & Popcharger
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Ted,
Try using a zip tie to pull it further from the z tube. There's a bracket nearby perfect for this. Get a flashlight and examine it closely. Mine was barely touching plastic and the metal was scractched up pretty good.

2004.5 Coupe/5AT/Ivory/Everything but chin spoiler/Z Tube-Popcharger/Crawford V5 Plenum on the way

 

Ok now guys, help me out. My car is leased and REAL pissed. How can I patch up the hole? Or should i order an AC line from infiniti and take it somewhere to get installed? It cant be 800$ for an ac aluminum line! Let me know any suggestions, thanks.


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Full Aero/Sport Package
Injen CAI
350Z Springs
Clear Corners
ADR M-Classic 19's Soon..

 

I noticed this when I installed my Pop-Charger. I just double checked mine. It's more than 1/4" away from the AC tube.



My simple solution at the time I installed the P-C was to just rotate the MAF tube about 1/2" from alignment in relation to the Z-Tube.



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they stretchy part of the Ztube bounces a lot...1/4" is not good enough for me...that said...i wish i had 1/4"

I would go jiggle the MAF box and see if it can reach the A/C line...or check the A/C line for scratches....if either then i would "Wrap it Up"
We obviously went against abstonance...lets just be safe fellas!

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20% tint | Clear Corners | Ztube & Popcharger
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Actually, even if I pull HARD on it, the rigidity of the bracket on the Pop-Charger won't let me budge it at all towards the AC tube! Not sure about on the stock or other intakes.

BTW, my MAF housing is just touching the top of the strut tower in this position, so I have a small piece of 3M Clear bra material to protect the paint from rubbing.

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Dabomb man or anyone please help me out!! Cant i use liquid metal welder froma tube or something to patch oup the hole then wrap it up with foam and stuff? Then just get the AC recharged? Thanks Martin


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Full Aero/Sport Package
Injen CAI
350Z Springs
Clear Corners
ADR M-Classic 19's Soon..

 

It's a pressure line, so patching the hole may not be a good solution. Not sure how well it will hold, especially in the long run. Not sure though.

<font color=blue>[i]GroundingGear™ Equipped </font color=blue>

 

yeah i have no clue...sorry

'03 G35 Coupe | Black on Black | Performance
20% tint | Clear Corners | Ztube & Popcharger
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Does this issue also pertain to superchargers?

 

My god, I just took a look at it and well, it sort of melted and deformed!! I dont see a hole or anything but its definitely messed up. Its hard to explain but the top part of the Injen near the throttle body where the plug goes in (black middle part) going into the plenum theres a square part, and one of the squared edges is on it and the ac line contoured to it and it looks like it melted and formed to it my god... Man, im gonna have to take pics and then maybe I can resolve this. Ill take some pics and post em in about an hour. iLLG


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Full Aero/Sport Package
Injen CAI
350Z Springs
Clear Corners
ADR M-Classic 19's Soon..

 

it pertains to ANYTHING touching your A/C line or close enough to bounce and hit it while driving...your intake is the only thing near it stock but i have no clue what and where is added for a supercharger...just check out the A/C line and see if u got anything touching it.

'03 G35 Coupe | Black on Black | Performance
20% tint | Clear Corners | Ztube & Popcharger
http://www.cardomain.com/id/dabomb3

 

Good catch!

While it didn't appear that I had the problem, I did loosen the air inlet system's mounting bolts, moved the entire assembly as far as possible to the passinger side and retightened the bolts. I also split a piece of small diameter rubber hose and slid it into position for insurance.

Thanks again for the valuable information.


DaveO - 2003 G35 Sedan / DP / Willow / AT / Premium / Sport
350Z Engine Cover, T-Stat & Air Duct / Stillen CAI
GG 7-Wire H-G Kit / TS ECM / E-Fans
Street Edge TC / B&M Cooler / Stillen Exhaust