Hey guys I'm planning to build a turbo hot side for my camaro that will retain ac. I've done lots of reading and found some good threads on turbo builds, but not to many detailed ones on ac retaining kits. I am kind of using the combination of both threads to get ideas lol. I'm starting with standing up the radiator and cutting the radiator support. My question is will I need to move the ac line and power steering line when doing this or is that done when fabbing up the hot side? I'm reading it needs to be done just don't know when. I just want to know so I know what I'm doing when I start on the radiator. Also I just want to make sure this is correct radiator griffin 1-55241-x so if you guys could let me know I'd appreciate it. I was just going to buy the Huron speed kit, but I figured it would be nice if I could do it myself. If I fail I'll probably just go with the Huron, but I'm pretty confident after reading so much, but still a little nervous lol. Another question I see people go with the 4 inch downpipe how does that connect to the exhaust? Do you use a step down pipe, one side being 4 inch and the other being 2.5inch? Looking at the threads that doesn't seem to be the case.

 

If you wish to retain the AC and stand the radiator up, you will need to run a new AC Condenser and lines as well as the OEM condenser is right on the front of the radiator, so you will need one you can stuff in front of the Griffin radiator up in the core support as well and run your lines to that location now further forward.

For the exhaust you will just need to run your downpipe to whatever your location is and mate it there. If you are running a factory style OEM cat back for example with a 4" downpipe, run your downpipe to this location with a 4" to 3" reducer on the end and mate them up with a band clamp, weld on v-bands to connect, etc.

Power steering lines should be able to stay, maybe mend them a little out of the way with some pressure from your hands however this will depend on kit fabrication, our kit retains OEM power steering lines with a little bending from your hands no problem.

If you end up changing your mind on the fabrication, let me know and we will get you a great price on our AC Retaining kit... will save you a lot of time and headaches which typically ends up resulting in saving money as well in the end! Our V2 AC kit retains the OEM Radiator and condenser along with their location, no modifications required (cutting core support, purchasing new radiator/condenser, etc.) Retains the Power steering as stated above, front sway bar, alternator in the OEM brackets, and much much more!

Anything else let us know and we'd be happy to assist with components for your build or get you into a kit if you decide that is a better option.


Jon

 

Well that answers my questions perfectly thank you! Where does the turbo sit with the V2 ac kit? Also do I need the PA racing K member for your kit? Last I read it was required.

 

Excellent, happy to help. Check out some photos here on our website to see where the turbo is placed: http://shop.huronspeedproducts.com/H...Kit-hspvac.htm

You will need a turbo style K-member with this, BMR or PA Racing. This allows the space to be able to fit the piping around the AC Compressor and around steering shaft so you can keep your creature comforts and not have to relocate a bunch of components!