Pump Placement?

bboy_RES · Mar 1, 2008, 02:47 AM

i'm installing my 5 qt tank in the left side of my trunk (the opposite side of the windshield wiper fluid) and i was wondering where the best place to install the pump would be. i wanna keep everything hidden so it looks stock after i reinstall my trunk liner. i have the Snow Performance meth kit. give me some ideas. thanks.

Lucas@LMS · Mar 1, 2008, 10:23 AM

I would suggest right next to the tank. The pump works better as a pusher rather than a puller. All you'll have to do is run the lines through the cabin like audio wire. We did an install on a Subi with the tank and pump mounted in the trunk. It was actually quite simple.

Best regards,

Lucas

BigBallin · Mar 1, 2008, 11:00 AM

or you could have just answered you own question by searching

bboy_RES · Mar 1, 2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBallin

or you could have just answered you own question by searching

really now? i actually did search and found one other member on here that installed the tank in the same spot and i PMed him about it, but he hasn't responded and i need an answer now so i can install it already. i hate people that post useless responses...

tabio42 · Mar 1, 2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas@LMS

I would suggest right next to the tank. The pump works better as a pusher rather than a puller. All you'll have to do is run the lines through the cabin like audio wire. We did an install on a Subi with the tank and pump mounted in the trunk. It was actually quite simple.

Best regards,

Lucas

He means electrical lines not your methanol line of course. It is not recommended to run methanol through the inside of your car!

bboy_RES · Mar 1, 2008, 01:34 PM

i dunno if the pump will have enough space to mount beside the tank. i was thinking about installing it under the tank, but the space is pretty tight.

BigBallin · Mar 1, 2008, 02:03 PM

damn still didnt search? any install instructions work with any kit. with the 5 qt tank you wont be able to mount the pump underneath it. if you do you can rub against the fender from the inside causing a dimple on the outside.

Lucas@LMS · Mar 1, 2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tabio42

He means electrical lines not your methanol line of course. It is not recommended to run methanol through the inside of your car!

We actually ran all lines underneath the door sills and through the firewall. No problems so far. He doesn't run 100% methanol, though.

BigBallin · Mar 1, 2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucas@LMS

We actually ran all lines underneath the door sills and through the firewall. No problems so far. He doesn't run 100% methanol, though.

you dont think there is a need to still run them underneath the car? or are they braided? just wonderin, im in the market for a kit

4WS Tuning · Mar 1, 2008, 02:54 PM

I've been able to fit a tank and pump back there... its just a really tight squeeze.. Make sure you use some wire loom around the hose, the trunk has a lot of sharp parts that could eventually cause a leak...

Cheers!

SlowCar · Mar 1, 2008, 02:55 PM

keep the lines in the car - go with a chemical/abrasion resistant tubing like nylon6 and you'll be ok

Lucas@LMS · Mar 1, 2008, 04:03 PM

Yep, all our lines are nylon. Good to go. If I remember correctly, there was plenty of room underneath the door sills to have all lines in wire loom. We wire loomed them coming out of the firewall and into the engine bay.

BigBallin · Mar 1, 2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 4WS@TopLevelAuto

I've been able to fit a tank and pump back there... its just a really tight squeeze.. Make sure you use some wire loom around the hose, the trunk has a lot of sharp parts that could eventually cause a leak...

Cheers!

i dont think you did 5qt and pump on the drivers side?

KevinD · Mar 1, 2008, 10:07 PM

i've fit the 5qt tank in the cubby hole but it is to tight to try again. the pump needs to be mounted quite a ways down there to let the tank sit as low as possible to not hit the fender. with the 4 qt tank it fits easily. the bracket i make for the pump allows you to mount it in about 1 minute taking your time. it utilizes two existing nuts welded into the frame (check the forward edge of the cubby, you'll see what i'm talking about). the third bolt holding it together is one that comes with the kit through one of the existing holes along the bottom edge of the cubby. so no drilling is required to mount the pump either.

Evo11V · Mar 2, 2008, 01:00 PM

I have a 6qt but its not totally in there. I cut the door away, pump is hidden and you can see a part of the tank. Its not that bad a lot of meth and most is tucked away.