Vortech V2 re-install issue: a/c condenser line
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Vortech V2 re-install issue: a/c condenser line
Alright guys, here's one for you. Our G35 came with a shop installed V2. Recently I've had to pull it out to send it to Vortech to have the shaft seals replaced. While I'm waiting for it to return, I've been cleaning the engine compartment and checking the alignment of the intercooler piping from the intercooler to the throttle body. Here is the issue, damn a/c condenser high pressure line is in the way:
When I pulled it apart to remove the V2 compresser, the rubber portion of the condenser line was sandwiched between the up pipe (not shown in the above photo) and the a/c compressor. The a/c compressor pulley was wearing a groove in the up pipe and it was only going to be a matter of time before the a/c line would wear a hole in it.
So what's going on here? Bent a/c condenser line? Wrong a/c condenser line? How is this supposed to work? The Vortech install instructions don't show the a/c condenser line to be in the way.
A couple more photos:
From looking at OEM Infiniti microfiche online, it seems like the a/c condenser line is the correct one for the '04 coupe:
--Sk
When I pulled it apart to remove the V2 compresser, the rubber portion of the condenser line was sandwiched between the up pipe (not shown in the above photo) and the a/c compressor. The a/c compressor pulley was wearing a groove in the up pipe and it was only going to be a matter of time before the a/c line would wear a hole in it.
So what's going on here? Bent a/c condenser line? Wrong a/c condenser line? How is this supposed to work? The Vortech install instructions don't show the a/c condenser line to be in the way.
A couple more photos:
From looking at OEM Infiniti microfiche online, it seems like the a/c condenser line is the correct one for the '04 coupe:
--Sk
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The rough cast up-pipe from the intercooler to the throttle body pipe was installed incorrectly. You're supposed to push that thick A/C line inward towards the motor, leaving enough clearance so it doesn't hit the A/C compressor pulley (I ended up using wire ties and some spare silicon hose to secure it). Don't smash it against the frame rail as was done previously. Just bend it (carefully) enough so that it can go around the pipe.
Don't worry about whether that A/C line looks weird. I noticed when I installed my kit that the routing of that line varied from year to year (it also varied G35 vs. 350z).
Don't worry about whether that A/C line looks weird. I noticed when I installed my kit that the routing of that line varied from year to year (it also varied G35 vs. 350z).
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That G Gray (07-02-2013)
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The rough cast up-pipe from the intercooler to the throttle body pipe was installed incorrectly. You're supposed to push that thick A/C line inward towards the motor, leaving enough clearance so it doesn't hit the A/C compressor pulley (I ended up using wire ties and some spare silicon hose to secure it). Don't smash it against the frame rail as was done previously. Just bend it (carefully) enough so that it can go around the pipe.
Don't worry about whether that A/C line looks weird. I noticed when I installed my kit that the routing of that line varied from year to year (it also varied G35 vs. 350z).
Don't worry about whether that A/C line looks weird. I noticed when I installed my kit that the routing of that line varied from year to year (it also varied G35 vs. 350z).
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/images/50.pdf
I'll give that a go.....
--Sk
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Finally got a tubing bender I could fit down in there and re-routed the a/c condenser line. Ugh, what a PITA! At least having the a/c line routed correctly will increase the reliability of the a/c now that the line isn't pinched against the frame. I'll post up some pics shortly of my final routing.
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I'll be putting all the intercooler piping together tomorrow so I'll snap those photos and post them up then.
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