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JohnnyBfromPeoria · 03-19-2013, 02:02 PM

Make sure your braided steel oil drain line is rounted AWAY from the aluminum air conditioning line that's directly below the supercharger.

It's an expensive lesson.

John B.

KMPrenger · 03-19-2013, 04:03 PM

What happened?

FNG · 03-20-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

What happened?

THIS ^

christianmotox · 03-20-2013, 12:42 AM

Steel won over the aluminum hu? Those aluminum hoses are expensive. Thanks for the tip, I'm sure people here will take note of that.

nikos30 · 03-20-2013, 12:43 AM

are these really easy enough that people with some experience can do it themselves?

lscamaro · 03-20-2013, 12:50 AM

Yea, if you pm me your email, I think I can send you the install manual so you can see it if you'd like

nikos30 · 03-20-2013, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lscamaro

Yea, if you pm me your email, I think I can send you the install manual so you can see it if you'd like

I have like zero dollars so...Id like to see it anyway.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 03-20-2013, 07:46 AM

The loose hanging drain line for the supercharger, provided for when its oil needs to be changed, is coated in braided steel. I neglected to take into consideration that it might rub against something, which it did. In this case, it pretty much sawed its way through an aluminum air conditioning line that was right below it. I had to order a new line and will have to have the system evacuated and recharged after a new line is installed.

And yes, a handy person can self-install the IPF s/c kit.

John B.

BaylorCamaro · 03-20-2013, 08:46 AM

Dang that stinks, sorry to hear that happened.

Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S III using telekinesis.

Nutbutt · 03-20-2013, 09:31 AM

My drain line has a sleeve over the braided drain hose. I positioned this and wire wrapped it so it didn't touch anything.

Matt @ FSP · 03-20-2013, 02:39 PM

This is the same braided oil drain line that comes on every Vortech V3 self-contained unit, we usually adel clamp or zip tie it off to the side. Never used a sleeve before on any of them.

nikos30 · 03-20-2013, 03:01 PM

Matt knows nothing about cars, dont listen to him!

Matt @ FSP · 03-20-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nikos30

Matt knows nothing about cars, dont listen to him!

My internet feelings were hurt by this big E-Thug bully :(

Vader2011v6 · 03-20-2013, 08:00 PM

I actually ended up bending the ac line a little to get it away from the hose. My friend and I figured that would be a problem in the near future. I did a self install with a good buddy of mine. Supercharger installs can be done but may need to be prepared for a few things.I actually will post a thread with all kinds of pics. Took pics of every step.

03-19-2013, 02:02 PM	#1
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	IPF Self-Installs, Note To Consider Make sure your braided steel oil drain line is rounted AWAY from the aluminum air conditioning line that's directly below the supercharger. It's an expensive lesson. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

03-19-2013, 04:03 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	What happened? __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-20-2013, 12:42 AM	#4
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	Steel won over the aluminum hu? Those aluminum hoses are expensive. Thanks for the tip, I'm sure people here will take note of that. __________________

03-20-2013, 12:43 AM	#5
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	are these really easy enough that people with some experience can do it themselves? __________________

03-20-2013, 12:50 AM	#6
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Yea, if you pm me your email, I think I can send you the install manual so you can see it if you'd like __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

03-20-2013, 07:46 AM	#8
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	The loose hanging drain line for the supercharger, provided for when its oil needs to be changed, is coated in braided steel. I neglected to take into consideration that it might rub against something, which it did. In this case, it pretty much sawed its way through an aluminum air conditioning line that was right below it. I had to order a new line and will have to have the system evacuated and recharged after a new line is installed. And yes, a handy person can self-install the IPF s/c kit. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

03-20-2013, 08:46 AM	#9
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Dang that stinks, sorry to hear that happened. Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S III using telekinesis. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

03-20-2013, 09:31 AM	#10
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	My drain line has a sleeve over the braided drain hose. I positioned this and wire wrapped it so it didn't touch anything. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-20-2013, 02:39 PM	#11
Matt @ FSP Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 2,610	This is the same braided oil drain line that comes on every Vortech V3 self-contained unit, we usually adel clamp or zip tie it off to the side. Never used a sleeve before on any of them.

03-20-2013, 03:01 PM	#12
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Matt knows nothing about cars, dont listen to him! __________________

03-20-2013, 08:00 PM	#14
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	I actually ended up bending the ac line a little to get it away from the hose. My friend and I figured that would be a problem in the near future. I did a self install with a good buddy of mine. Supercharger installs can be done but may need to be prepared for a few things.I actually will post a thread with all kinds of pics. Took pics of every step. __________________ Custom blue 2014 ZL1. Cold air intake,clear bra,apex springs,apex oil catchcan,18 percent pulley,stainless works long tubes wit high flow cats,ls3 throttle body, (595tq/607hp) to the wheels Last edited by Vader2011v6; 03-20-2013 at 08:03 PM. Reason: Accidentally hit submit when I was still writing rest of post