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[SH!FT]

I'm still struggling to find a suitable 2nd coolant tank. I'm considering making one out of a time capsule canister.

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[bankyf]

Did it leak coolant or refrigerant? I like the clamping method that FI uses better than KC's.

I'm sticking with YF. The high/low couplers for R134a are different. That could get confusing for service.
I just ordered this kit so I can vac test the system before having the shop recharge it.

It was refrigerant leaks. Apparently the new fittings they use don't suffer from those issues. Though I am not condoning it, the 134a to 1234yf adapter fittings are readily available on Amazon. If one were to do this, it should be made abundantly clear to anyone providing future AC service exactly what was done. You could potentially wreak havoc on a YF machine if you attempt to evacuate. I highly recommend something like this for leak testing if you can acquire a nitrogen tank. https://www.amazon.com/MASTERCOOL-5...244933&sprefix=nitrogen+ac+test,aps,52&sr=8-5 I don't see one for YF, but again, the adapters are cheap. Vacuum is okay for testing for leaks but horrible for finding them. Nitrogen is great for both. A bottle of soapy water will find leaks quick.

 

[bankyf]

I'm still struggling to find a suitable 2nd coolant tank. I'm considering making one out of a time capsule canister.

I know you were looking for something without a cap, but one of those VMP under hood ice tanks would do a pretty good job I would think.

 

[SH!FT]

Thanks @bankyf.
Nitrogen pressure testing is a good call. I have the capability of N and He testing at work. I actually designed and built one of the testers, but hopefully it doesn't come to that though. The FI kit provides high quality hoses and fittings from a company in Holland.

My game plan:
Bringing the car to my local shop to have the YF evacuated ($0). I did ask, and they won't replace it with 134A.

The YF adaptors from the recharge kit I just pressured look to be standard compression fittings that I should be able to tap into. I'm borrowing a super accurate vac gauge from work. Once the AC lines pass my leak test, I'm bringing the car back to my local shop for the recharge ($300-$400 ).

Still need to work out the details with them, but if my AC system passes their leak test I would assume they'll provide me with some type of warranty for the charge.

 

[SH!FT]

I know you were looking for something without a cap, but one of those VMP under hood ice tanks would do a pretty good job I would think.

I did check those out. The Odin setup is awesome, but the newest tank won't fit with the Roush intake box. Others I've seen require battery relocation.

 

[SH!FT]

My interchiller kit just arrived. I'm going to start my own thread on the FI install process.

Thanks again @Fx2beast !
Your videos and posts are super helpful for both chiller kits.

 

[Bahndvr]

My interchiller kit just arrived. I'm going to start my own thread on the FI install process.

Thanks again @Fx2beast !
Your videos and posts are super helpful for both chiller kits.

Where's that at?

 

[SH!FT]

Where's that at?

Haven't started the thread yet. Just waiting on a couple answers from Roush about the water temp sensor that the newer LTRs have. I'll share the thread link here once I start it.

I plan to start the chiller install after work Wednesday.

 

[SH!FT]

Thread link: Installing the FI interchiller on my Roushcharged Gen3 Coyote

 

[Fx2beast]

What was wrong with this thread lol? I've answered all questions for this system and have data too.

 

[bankyf]

Out of curiosity.... Does anyone know the actual origination of using your AC system to cool inlet air? I do remember back in the early fox body days that there was a company that offered an inlet tube that tied in to the AC system. It was largely ineffective and the product faded away quickly, but to my knowledge, Kincaid was the first to use the AC to cool the fluid in an air to water system. I vaguely remember hearing that perhaps an OEM had tried this. Does anyone have any info?

 

[Fx2beast]

Out of curiosity.... Does anyone know the actual origination of using your AC system to cool inlet air? I do remember back in the early fox body days that there was a company that offered an inlet tube that tied in to the AC system. It was largely ineffective and the product faded away quickly, but to my knowledge, Kincaid was the first to use the AC to cool the fluid in an air to water system. I vaguely remember hearing that perhaps an OEM had tried this. Does anyone have any info?

All I know of is Kincaid and FI interchiller

 

[SH!FT]

What was wrong with this thread lol? I've answered all questions for this system and have data too.

Absolutely nothing.
I started the new thread to walk through my install of the interchiller stage 1 kit.

I think your posts here and on other media platforms are by far the best places for technical info on the killer chiller.

I don't want to muck this thread up with posts that don't pertain (or could be incorrect about) the KC. I do think it's value added to this thread if we continue sharing confirmed similarities between the 2 chiller brands.

Also don't want to see this turn into a pissing match of KC vs FI. I think both kits are worthwhile purchases.

 

[Fx2beast]

Absolutely nothing.
I started the new thread to walk through my install of the interchiller stage 1 kit.

I think your posts here and on other media platforms are by far the best places for technical info on the killer chiller.

I don't want to muck this thread up with posts that don't pertain (or could be incorrect about) the KC. I do think it's value added to this thread if we continue sharing confirmed similarities between the 2 chiller brands.

Also don't want to see this turn into a pissing match of KC vs FI. I think both kits are worthwhile purchases.

It shouldn't turn to a pissing match killer chiller does an good job but interchiller is 10x better lol.

 

[SH!FT]

Interchiller is also twice the price...

Do you remember what the torque spec was for the nut connecting the liquid line assembly to the to the condenser?

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