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Old 09-13-2003, 03:27 PM
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I was just going to eliminate my AST (Air Seperation Tank) when I did my M2 large intercooler install but it turns out that my remanufactured engine has the one piece thermostat housing with the cap fitting cast into it so I can't bolt the necessary adapter for an AST elimation onto it.



Since I can't seem to find anyone willing to sell me an original two piece thermostat housing for cheap I'm going to have to relocate the AST.



I've seen pics of a few people who have done this but would love to know details on how anyone did it.



If you have any suggestions let me know!



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Old 09-13-2003, 04:19 PM
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You can put that thing almost anywhere you want. Mount it upright though.



I've seen people move it all over the place with no ill affects. Course I could be wrong.
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So it doesn't matter if it's at the original elevation or not?
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Old 09-13-2003, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RX73rdgen' date='Sep 13 2003, 06:03 PM
So it doesn't matter if it's at the original elevation or not?
I would try to keep it close, but I have seen them lower. I *think* the general idea is to keep it at the highest point in the system, being that air rises, and the AST is designed to remove air.



Someone correct me if I am wrong though.
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look



http://www.negative-camber.org/crispyrx7/cwric.htm



ast relocated on page 2 i think
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yes keeping as close to stock height would be best, but something small like an inch lower would'nt hurt. Just don't bury it down like 4 inches
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keep it higher than your radiator for sure!
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