Project ARC..Engine bay build in progress..
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Teaser Pics... Look What Fed Ex Just Delivered
I try to get this installed tonight. I'm having vaccum issues with the PCV line. I have to get to that first, then I'll get to the catch can and take pics after I'm done...
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Originally Posted by Resolute
Yeah, on most coolers the lines run into the top of the cooler end caps, perpendicular to the cooling rows. This allows air to escape the system. On yours, they run straight into the center of the end caps, parallel to the cooling rows. It sounds like you didn't prime or fill the cooler and lines prior to start-up, so I could see some air trapped in the cooler ends. That would cause some extra sound for sure if that is the case.
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Originally Posted by vo7848
You are correct. I didn't prime the cooler. I wasn't aware this had to be done. What would you suggest to rectify this? Also, what are the negative impacts of not removing the trapped air?
Catch can looks nice. Man, that stuff is pricey, though. I can't wait to see pics of your car with the modified front end.
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Originally Posted by Resolute
Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it. It would be a little noisier, but I don't see it being a huge issue.
Catch can looks nice. Man, that stuff is pricey, though. I can't wait to see pics of your car with the modified front end.
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Catch can looks nice. Man, that stuff is pricey, though. I can't wait to see pics of your car with the modified front end.
Will
As far as the trapped air, perhaps it will release upon my next oil change. we'll see.
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Originally Posted by DelayedZ
Very professional very nice build, I like!
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Originally Posted by redsoxfan184524
damn vo...nice looking project you have on your hands...good luck with the rest of it
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Originally Posted by Nexx
arc oil cooler and arc strut bar or F/I
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Catch can installed...
Last night's job wasn't too difficult. As usual, the instructions had bad Engrish but were still better than the instructions for the oil cooler. After laying down drop clothes I began the first step to installation. You have to remove the intake pipe and hose that connects to the bottom of the intake pipe. The other end of the hose connects to a fitting under the throttle body. Here's a few pics.
The yellow circles indicate where the stock hose was connected to. I've also included a picture of that hose. These 2 fittings are where the ARC tubing will connect.
Notice I removed the stock filter box also. It makes the job alot easier.
The yellow circles indicate where the stock hose was connected to. I've also included a picture of that hose. These 2 fittings are where the ARC tubing will connect.
Notice I removed the stock filter box also. It makes the job alot easier.
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Here's what the it looks like after the 2 ARC hoses are attached. Notice the hose that attaches to the fitting under the throttle body gets wrapped around the backside of the plenum.
Another thing to be aware of, is when routing the hose that attaches to the instake pipe. It has to make a sharp curve in order to get to the front of the block. I've included pics to illustrate how I made my bend. Make sure not to crimp this hose...
Another thing to be aware of, is when routing the hose that attaches to the instake pipe. It has to make a sharp curve in order to get to the front of the block. I've included pics to illustrate how I made my bend. Make sure not to crimp this hose...
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The last hose that gets attached to the block is the PCV hose.
After removing the engine cover, you remove the stock hose that feeds the PCV valve to the intake manifold. The smallest ARC hose attaches to the PCV valve, then you cap off the intake manifold fitting with the nipple provided in the ARC package.
By the way, this is where I had my vaccumm leak as previously stated. The car is idling smooth now.
After removing the engine cover, you remove the stock hose that feeds the PCV valve to the intake manifold. The smallest ARC hose attaches to the PCV valve, then you cap off the intake manifold fitting with the nipple provided in the ARC package.
By the way, this is where I had my vaccumm leak as previously stated. The car is idling smooth now.
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After all the hoses are attached you can mount the catch can then re-install the intake tube in reverse order you took it out.
The catch can is attached to the radiator with one screw and a cip on the bottom of the can, which you can't see in the pic. It's a really snug fit.
The catch can is attached to the radiator with one screw and a cip on the bottom of the can, which you can't see in the pic. It's a really snug fit.
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After alittle metal polish, the engine cover was ready to go back on. I didn't reattach the strut bar because the new one should arrive today. I'll install it tonight or tommorow and post new pics.
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Can someone tell me where to get some of this high temp tape that goes on the under side of the engine cover? The original one is wearing out bad..
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Originally Posted by Vertex350
Bling ballin!
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Update: The Holy Grail of Strut Bars Has Arrived...
After a long 5 month wait, this baby has made it's way across the Pacific Ocean into my little hands. Marty @ Injected Performance is the man! He's responsible for many of my parts over the years. He's always prompt and stays on top of things, making sure to give me curtesy calls when my parts arrive. I should have this thing installed in no time tonight since the OEM strut bar has already been removed. I'll snap more pics after installation, probably tomorrow night.