I have an APS ST intercooler on a V35 (japan version of G35) 2003 model.
The fabricator is asking if he can take out the AC lines as they are in the way.

So problem 1: AC lines in the way of charge pipe. What have you guys done to get around this ?








Issue 2: The compressor pipe needs to be 2.5" to provide enough flow for the 6466 T4 TS 1.15 turbo. We have steering linkage on the right hand side (sitting in the car) and on the left we have the AC compressor, starter motor. See pics.
Any ideas on how to run a pipe through all of this on the left side for the compressor pipe work ?






prior HKS kit which is now removed

 

Bend the AC lines? Or go to an aftermarket radiator and ditch the whole AC system...

 

I have a Koyo 54mm rad and shroud. they are not in the way. i dont believe the fabricator would have not bothered me if the lines could be bent out the way a tad.

Thanks for the idea

Can people post pics of how theirs is setup?

 

Slowly bend the A/C lines out of the way. Yes, it can be done.

 

Condensor can be unbolted, line brackets can be unbolted, and the lines are aluminum obviously. You can get those to the passenger side if you wanted ha.

 

what size pipe have people got through here any any pics?

and for the bottom pipes?

 

Everybody puts the charge pipe through that hole there. Everybody bends the AC lines out of the way. If you are careful, it can be done without kinking. Just go slowly, takes patience and not exerting too much force. Lines can be heated with a heat gun to make it easier (especially in cold weather). I have a 3" pipe going through there, by the way.

 

Thanks, and the bottom ?

 

This man is right. Heat is key I toasted a condenser by not doing this. And the aftermarket ones are even harder to bend.