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Old 03-28-2007, 08:42 AM
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Default Procharger 4.5" IC and Coolant Reservoir Don't Play Nice

Those who have the 4.5" Intercoolers how did you get the passenger side to fit with the coolant reservoir in the way. The outlet side of the IC interferes with the tank that hangs below the battery. I don't think that the 3.5"'ers would make any difference.
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You put the hose on and let them get friendly. Its a known "issue".
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I was able to loosen the bolts just enough to slid the res. over enough to make a better clearance....
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Originally Posted by NASTYTRANSAM
I was able to loosen the bolts just enough to slid the res. over enough to make a better clearance....
How did you do that? The hole cut in the sheet metal is no bigger than the tank itself.
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what about putting a spacer underneath the overflow tank?
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Originally Posted by No Juice
How did you do that? The hole cut in the sheet metal is no bigger than the tank itself.
I only needed very little space.....that was over a year ago...If my memory is any good thats what I did.
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Originally Posted by NASTYTRANSAM
I only needed very little space.....that was over a year ago...If my memory is any good thats what I did.
Yes, that is what we did Nate.
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Yes, that is what we did Nate.
I thought so....Im kinda fuzzy right now I have a vortec sc c5 kicking my ***
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Mine is a bit smashed.
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Originally Posted by nvmy2000ss
Mine is a bit smashed.
Got any pics?
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Here is the problem area:




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I guess you weren't lying when you meant make them get friendly.

Thanks for the help
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even the 3.5" ones have that problem. i used a tight radius 2.5" mandrel bend and a straight piece of silicone to connect them. It cleared up the squashing of the rubber hose and made things fit a little better. They're still quite friendly.
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Originally Posted by Roadie
even the 3.5" ones have that problem. i used a tight radius 2.5" mandrel bend and a straight piece of silicone to connect them. It cleared up the squashing of the rubber hose and made things fit a little better. They're still quite friendly.
Yep, ATI changed the tube configuration about 2 years ago on the LT1 cars to what you did on yours.




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