Install notes:
This is a general guide to help you set up your aftercooler kit with the proper hose routing and provide an installation idea from which to build. The installation can vary as necessary to accommodate your vehicle’s aftermarket parts or modifications you may have made. Just follow the principles below, and any custom variation you need will work as long as the routing is in the correct order and the location of components in the flow are met.
Avoid using too many any additional 90-degree elbows as it degrades pump flow ability.
To avoid pump cavitation, please ensure the hose connecting to the input side of the pump has a straight path to the remote fill bottom fitting. Pump cavitation is when the pump runs continuously and is unable to capture fluid due to an air pocket trapped on the pump inlet.
Hose Routing:
The hose routing should be the following:
- From the bottom of the remote fill to the pump inlet ( as direct as possible), Avoid U-shaped runs on the hose or hose going below the pump and then up to the pump. Maintain a direct path.
- From pump outlet (side port on pump) to bottom of heat exchanger
- From top of heat exchanger directly to the pipes on aftercooler. Please note that you should always use the bottom as IN and the top as OUT to avoid air getting trapped inside the core and creating heat problems when connecting to side-fill cores.
- From aftercooler to remote fill top
Note: you can use only one elbow on the inlet side of the pump.
Fill up:
1. With the pump off, add as much fluid as possible to the remote fill.
2. Turn the pump on for a quick second and turn off.
3. Add more fluid and repeat this process until the fluid runs thru the entire system system. (this is to avoid air bubbles and pockets in the system)
4. Then leave it on to let air purge out as fluid passes through. Any remaining air will normally get trapped gradually on the fill container.
Check levels a few times and add fluid if necessary.
Once complete, you should only need to check the system monthly to ensure the pump’s operation and full fluid level. Leave an air gap just below the cap threads to allow for water expansion.