thrashingcows

Super job on the install there Jimbo. Seems we think alike...You did pretty much every idea I have had rolling about in my head for when I get to my PS IC. Now my job will be much easier.

I think this needs to be added to the PS IC thread in the sticky.

JerseyJello

Great job!!! I have one waiting to go in my truck.

I Agree this should be in the sticky

Robofig

Have you noticed any difference in ac temps with the condenser behind the ps/ic ?

jimbo486

I don't have any findings with a/c to report as I'm in the process of getting the a/c in working order. Just need to buy a compressor, get the hoses configured and have it charged. I'll report back with those findings as soon as I can.

texsasdiesel

other than removing your grid heater did you have to do any other mods w/ the tubes you used? would "cooler tubz" worked better/worse?

Great looking install

James

Twitchy

I think that those are coolertubez

jimbo486

These aren't Cooler Tubz. I bought the air horn from Pusher Intakes and the 3" tubing from Silicone Intakes.

texsasdiesel

you happen to remember the pieces of tubing that you bought from there? bends, lengths, etc?

jimbo486

Sure do!

2ft. L x 3" dia. Mandrel Bent Aluminum Pipe, 45° Bend


2ft. L x 3" dia. Straight Aluminum Pipe

texsasdiesel

Awesome! thank you very much!

Wanna, i think maybe we should add this to the additional sticky that we already have about the PS i/c install?

James

thrashingcows

Jimbo...I noticed you used some foam tape during your install. Could you tell me the size, type and where you used it?

bosshawg

Cool truck and great clean lookin' job at the PS i/c install; I'm lookin' to jump at my first opportunity to grab one myself; would this fit as well in my stock '89 D250; what turbo should I use with PS i/c; an
i/ced HE351??, is this the best fitment; and looking at upgrade exhaust @ 4", any part #'s available and where to source; I live in London, ON, Ca.; love to grab a wrecked '04.5- up with 6-spd trans, could replace my AT at same time as seem to be having TC problems already and if I upgrade the TC then what next my trans crooks??; any input very welcome!! Geat pics and job weel displayed; thanks.

jimbo486

Sorry I haven't checked up on this thread, fellas.

First of all, thanks for all the compliments!

I don't have a very good comparison of a/c temps. prior to the install since my a/c hasn't worked for quite some time now. Now that it is operational again, I can say that the a/c gets cold!

I couldn't tell you what type or brand of tape this stuff is. It's from a collection my dad has in the garage. IIRC, the strips are about 1" wide by 1/4" thick. If you can see in the following picture, they're about as wide as the headers on the a/c condenser. I placed some on the radiator support behind the condenser, at each header and along the center support brace. As well as the pieces on each header between the condenser and i/c. However, they do not make contact at all.



No other mods necessary with the tubes I used. Lengths would have varied depending upon whether running the grid heater or not. The only reason I removed the grid heater on mine is because the intake horn from Pusher Intakes was for a '94-'98 12 valve, having a higher arch than the CoolerTubz which are built specifically for 1st gens. Thus, the clearance issue I had.

I went with the intake from Pusher Intakes because they offered aluminum which can only oxidize, not rust. Unlike the 409 stainless that is used for CoolerTubz. Not to bash a hard working man's creation whatsoever. I merely wanted to worry less about maintaining it. They also come standard with 2 - 1/8" ports in the back and can add as many as you can fit. Plus it looks just as good when polished!

bosshawg

great, neat install; excellent idea with the foam tape, if there were any contact between the pieces the tape would minimize any vibrational wear for sure!; can't wait to get at mine in early February; Jerry / boss hawg

1STGENFARMBOY

I used camper seal in my instalation 2 years ago and it's still holding fine.

Dar