WTF? A/C lines hitting Mag IM - Update.
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WTF? A/C lines hitting Mag IM - Update.
I scanned through both Mgnum IM how-to's and didn't see any mention of the A/C line connected to the compressor hitting the IM. Am I the only one who has an oddball line? I can't believe everyone that has a Magnum IM has removed the A/C, or has an A/C delete car. The '01 parts manual shows no difference between ECB or ECH lines.
Unless it is a '00 A/C line. Anyone have issues installing the Mag IM on an A/C equipped 2000?
Not the best pics, as it is hard to get a good view of it.
The lines go up high enough to hit the bottom plenum, before bending to the driverside and down.
Unless it is a '00 A/C line. Anyone have issues installing the Mag IM on an A/C equipped 2000?
Not the best pics, as it is hard to get a good view of it.
The lines go up high enough to hit the bottom plenum, before bending to the driverside and down.
Last edited by occasional demons on Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:01 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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I did a mag intake swap on my 2002 sxt neon. Never hit any lines. I did however have to take off every bracket that held the plastic intake manifold up.
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Stock intake bracket is gone, on both ends. The A/C compressor would need to drop prolly an inch to clear the line. I think it is just the big (suction) line that is too high.
I don't believe it is an aftermarket line, but you never know. The car had 68,000 on it when I got it. Everything appeared to be oem original tho. It just sucks that I may have to spend $100ish for a line, plus w/e an evac/recharge cost to retain my A/C, if I want to run this IM.
If this ebay pic is accurate for an '01/'02 suction line, then mine is definitely not the correct line. Mine doesn't have that short "U" bend. It more comes straight up, bends 90º goes another couple inches and bends back down at a 90º
Edit: That line would not attach to my receiver/drier tho. Ballsacks!
I don't believe it is an aftermarket line, but you never know. The car had 68,000 on it when I got it. Everything appeared to be oem original tho. It just sucks that I may have to spend $100ish for a line, plus w/e an evac/recharge cost to retain my A/C, if I want to run this IM.
If this ebay pic is accurate for an '01/'02 suction line, then mine is definitely not the correct line. Mine doesn't have that short "U" bend. It more comes straight up, bends 90º goes another couple inches and bends back down at a 90º
Edit: That line would not attach to my receiver/drier tho. Ballsacks!
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2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
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2000's were a kind of 'weird' year for Neons, just like the 1995's were....
It seems there was lots of mixing and matching of parts, until Chrysler settled on one supplier, or one combination.
I bet that the line on the car is original from the factory, but it is the "wrong" configuration to run with a Magnum intake.
Is the part number for the line, different for the 2000 model year, compared to 2001-up ??
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It seems there was lots of mixing and matching of parts, until Chrysler settled on one supplier, or one combination.
I bet that the line on the car is original from the factory, but it is the "wrong" configuration to run with a Magnum intake.
Is the part number for the line, different for the 2000 model year, compared to 2001-up ??
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Yes different PN, but SlvrACR stated he didn't have an issue on his '00. Not that it means much.
My '01 also had the 2.00" '00 exhaust on it. I know an'03 up line won't work, as they moved the drier to the firewall area in '03.
I am going to have to look at the compressor bracket to see if it can be adjusted, or modified to be lowered.
Unfortunately, the A/C plumbing is one of those things we don't pay much attention to. Well for maybe SRT swaps more than much else...
My '01 also had the 2.00" '00 exhaust on it. I know an'03 up line won't work, as they moved the drier to the firewall area in '03.
I am going to have to look at the compressor bracket to see if it can be adjusted, or modified to be lowered.
Unfortunately, the A/C plumbing is one of those things we don't pay much attention to. Well for maybe SRT swaps more than much else...
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As for the bottom pic the heater tubes are fine, That was the only suckass pic of the compressor I had handy.
I am thinking of doing a how to for a complete hose replacement. Unfortunately, I had to get the car back together, so I didn't have much time to get better pics. I was mainly going to mount the Mag IM, to see what I needed to attach my 60mm TB, while I had my current IM off the engine.
I am thinking of doing a how to for a complete hose replacement. Unfortunately, I had to get the car back together, so I didn't have much time to get better pics. I was mainly going to mount the Mag IM, to see what I needed to attach my 60mm TB, while I had my current IM off the engine.
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1999 neon coupe 2.4 swap
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2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
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Sounds like a good idea.occasional demons wrote:I am thinking of doing a how to for a complete hose replacement.
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-2000 Ply.LX w/MTX = Maddog STS; CAI; 2.5 exh.; 60mm T/B
-2001 ATX w/Syked PCM + Magnum header
-2001 ACR w/SRT T/B bored out to 55mm
Official "I'm Going to Drive My Neon till it Dies" Club #000009
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-2001 ATX w/Syked PCM + Magnum header
-2001 ACR w/SRT T/B bored out to 55mm
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a/c lines hitting Mag IM
Bill, my 2000 ES has the same a/c lines as your car. Mine was built on 4-99. Could it be there was a change to the lines after that build date? Check your build date, this could be the reason you are having trouble. I'm interested in this now, because if I install a mag IM I will know the solution to the problem as will everyone else. That's why I love 2gn, peeps seem to work together on solving problems.
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Borrowing Gnuserup's picture...
From what I can tell, mine are like these. they stick up fairly tall.
I will try to get better pics soon, as my HG has decided to start oozing coolant out the front. Thankfully it is not going to the internal side of the engine. (Yet)
I guess it is Magnum head time. Hopefully it isn't the block that is the cause. If so, it might be 2.4 swap time, and the Magnum IM will no longer be an issue.
From what I can tell, mine are like these. they stick up fairly tall.
I will try to get better pics soon, as my HG has decided to start oozing coolant out the front. Thankfully it is not going to the internal side of the engine. (Yet)
I guess it is Magnum head time. Hopefully it isn't the block that is the cause. If so, it might be 2.4 swap time, and the Magnum IM will no longer be an issue.
Bill
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2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
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Update:
Better view of lines:
IM bolted at left end:
I simply bent the line to the front. I only need to be sure it doesn't rub the fan guard/cage when the engine moves. I may need to tweek it a bit.
So if you happen to have this oddball line, it is just a matter of gently bending it to your will.
Better view of lines:
IM bolted at left end:
I simply bent the line to the front. I only need to be sure it doesn't rub the fan guard/cage when the engine moves. I may need to tweek it a bit.
So if you happen to have this oddball line, it is just a matter of gently bending it to your will.
Bill
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2000 Neon MTX swap with '02 R/T PCMOlha Koba, a psychologist in Kyiv, said that “anger and hate in this situation is a normal reaction and important to validate.” But it is important to channel it into something useful, she said, such as making incendiary bombs out of empty bottles.
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My '00 has an 11/99 build date, and my line looks just like yours, but it doesnt touch my Mag intake. Weird.
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