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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I need to redesign my intercooler pipework to allow for a larger bore of pipe from the turbo to the cooler.

Movingt he battery from its present location would provide much needed flexibility for places that the pipework can run past.

Would this be a good solution? How difficult is it to achieve?

Also does anyone have a top down view of an engine bay with APS FMIC pipework?

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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any good its very tight to the battery and require a new coolant overflow container
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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cant view it at work, they block all photobuckets... will have to wait till i get home....

I just would like to mirror (as close as possible) the APS layout. doesnt have to be exact, could you also do me a favour? can you measure the bore of the pipe used for me?
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Hi, Matty d - a mate of mine has put the battery in the boot on his 2dr!

I don't think he had any difficulties - I'll ask

did neaten up the engine bay a lot
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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i think my main reason for considering it if just the space issue.....any pictures would be greatly appreciated too
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I'm running a much smaller battery (out of an EVO I think) to get enough room for my APS DR 500 pipework.

It's possible to get even smaller 12 volt lead / acid sealed Gel batteries that will crank the car. I bought one from Alyn at AS Performance but never fitted it in the end. I'll have a look for the make

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Here

Knight Battery Sales - Batteries - Battery Chargers - Industrial Battery Supplies - Sealed Lead Acid

about the size of two VHS video tapes abck to back.

Shaun
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Shaun, i shoudl be able to do it with the battery in place as i also have a much smaller one already. However i figured that it would give me maximum flexibility if the battery isnt in that spot....could actually make the pipeworkj straighter then too....

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I'm running a much smaller battery (out of an EVO I think) to get enough room for my APS DR 500 pipework.

It's possible to get even smaller 12 volt lead / acid sealed Gel batteries that will crank the car. I bought one from Alyn at AS Performance but never fitted it in the end. I'll have a look for the make

Shaun
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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not quite sure where else it could go in the engine bay....next to the NS bulkhead where RCMS stick their huge catch can when fitted......main bulkhead in the middle under the front strut brace (where my oil catch can was but the Aquamist is there now).

Or somewhere in the car ?? rear passenger footwell ??

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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was thinking more of the boot actually....
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Will it fit in there with the fuel tank, multiple pumps etc LOL
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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only got one pump shaun just a bigger one!
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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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Yep Just seen you standing next to it here...

http://www.seed.slb.com/qa2/Files/JKPump_small.jpg

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Old Jan 12, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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the likeness is uncanny
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