Flip94ta

I am wondering if vortech's oversized watertank will fit on the driver side where my smog equipment used to be. The reason I ask is because I have seen the tank in the battery location and it seems like the drivers side would be a natural. Also anyone know where I can get one cheaper than vortech's $180?

I had also thought about a 3 gallon fuel cell in the trunk for this instead of the vortech unit. They sell for $106 at summit and measure 9"x9"x13". I think it uses -8an fittings and I was wondering if theres an adapter to mate those AN's to the 3/4 inch heater hose. The main draw back of this set up I think is that the cell has foam in it which means I probably couldn't get much ice in it but then again I wont be using ice 99% of the time.

aram

I put a water tank in my GTP with my air to water setup and I plan on using the same tank on my TA. It was a aluminum summit 3 gal fuel cell.. i just forced the hose over the an fitting part and used hose clamps, but you can buy the correct adapters if you want.

engineermike

I installed this 5 gallon tank in my trunk:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=SUM%2D290101

The foam can easily be removed.

You don't want to attempt to use the -8 outlets as they will restrict water flow. Get these in -12 size:

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...40&prmenbr=361

I plugged the -8 outlets using AN caps and mounted the new -12 outlets pointing straight down and routed hose through two existing holes in the bottom of the trunk (they have rubber plugs currently). I mounted the water pump directly below the tank under the car.

All in all, it made for a pretty nifty install that looks decent. Keep in mind, though, you will need ALOT of 3/4" heater hose. Seems like I bought 30 feet and used all of it including the hose that came with the Aftercooler.

Mike

engineermike

P.S. Plastic fuel cells make a good choice because plastic insulates much better than aluminum and will keep the heat out when using ice.

Mike

Highlander

What water pump and what radiator where you using? I believe that both need upgrading... Having a lot of water means you get a more stable IAT system!!!

engineermike

I'm still using the Vortech pump and radiator.

The Vortech pump flows an impressive amount of water, especially considering its size.

Also, I made 3 full-throttle passes in a row and the water in the tank never got more than luke-warm (probably around 90 deg on a 70 deg day). I think the increased water volume in my system (5 extra gallons) stabilizes the temp alot.

Mike

Highlander

Yes sir.. thermodynamics...

With all honesty my pump doesn't flow that much really... I wish it flowed more...