Progressive Vortech install with Pics and Q's
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Got another question, the line coming from the left side of the power steering pump...I don't have the replacement hose (previous owner didn't send it). Can I just bend down the aluminum line straight down to make it clear?
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Ha good point on the leaking...I sure did bend the heck out of those lines. lol I don't think I cracked any of them though.
Do you know how much psi this line see's? I ask because i'm wondering if I can just cut the piping near the end fittings and clamp on some new rubber hose. Here's a pic of one with rubber hose.
I am going to call Vortech tomorrow and see if they can sell me this replacemtent hose.
Do you know how much psi this line see's? I ask because i'm wondering if I can just cut the piping near the end fittings and clamp on some new rubber hose. Here's a pic of one with rubber hose.
I am going to call Vortech tomorrow and see if they can sell me this replacemtent hose.
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Does anyone know how the actual fitting stays on top of the power steering pump? I know it has the little clip that clips above it but the fitting must lock in to the top somehow.
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Ha good point on the leaking...I sure did bend the heck out of those lines. lol I don't think I cracked any of them though.
Do you know how much psi this line see's? I ask because i'm wondering if I can just cut the piping near the end fittings and clamp on some new rubber hose. Here's a pic of one with rubber hose.
I am going to call Vortech tomorrow and see if they can sell me this replacemtent hose.
Do you know how much psi this line see's? I ask because i'm wondering if I can just cut the piping near the end fittings and clamp on some new rubber hose. Here's a pic of one with rubber hose.
I am going to call Vortech tomorrow and see if they can sell me this replacemtent hose.
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Yeah I don't think i'm going to be using the stock hose and fittings. I was able to call vortech and get the sizes for the fittings that usually come with the kit.
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It bolts on to the surecharger bracket. And holds the return in place. Not hard to make at all. When I did the g trim kit and T trim kit they were missing. And I didnt want to wait for vortech. Both kits are running around with no problems.
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With the fitting for the oil feed line it says to drill it with a "R" drill bit and tap it with a 1/8" NPT. Do the "R" drill bits come in multiple sizes or is it specifically one size? Could I just use a 1/8" drill bit?
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So I called Vortech to get the fitting sizes for the power steering pump and I wanted to see if anyone knew where to get these type of fittings. If anyone know's part #s that would be great.
Female Mount to Male:
-6 JIC
-6JIC W/ 90 degree
Bump Fitting
-6 M16 x 1.5
-6 M18 x 1.5
Female Mount to Male:
-6 JIC
-6JIC W/ 90 degree
Bump Fitting
-6 M16 x 1.5
-6 M18 x 1.5