VMP Ice tank Installed

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Decided to pick up a Front mounted Ice tank from VMP and give it a try. I already have the triple pass HE and it works very well. My IAT2 temps have been 120*-125* on the way to work in the morning (25 mile drive/ 85*) and about 125*-140* on the way home (95*).

There are two ways of running the hoses for this set-up. I decided to just install it in place of the standard reservoir tank. I figured this is likely the way most will install it. After I test it this way I am going to change the flow path. right now it goes Tank, Pump, H.E., I.C back to Tank. Obviously this isn't the most efficient way when you switch to an ice tank. The most efficient way is Tank, Pump, I.C., H.E. back to tank.

The tank includes a drain valve, drain hose with loom to cover it if you wish a few clamps and tie wraps.

I've been going back and forth about this tank and a trunk mounted Ice tank. Cost is really what made me give this one a try along with the ease of installation and proximity to the intercooler.

As far as the installation there are a few things you'll have to do.

1. Either move the stud that holds the drivers side of the fan over to the passenger side or install a bolt. The stud interferes with the tank.

2. Trim the JLT shroud, assuming your using a JLT intake. You can see by the picture the amount I trimmed. I think it turned out pretty well.

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Now as far as the hoses go the upper hose fits just fine. The lower hose will need to be cut shorter. I decided to get a new hose for the tank to pump connection. I found this hose worked pretty well. It has a preformed 90* elbow on one end that goes right on the pump.
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So I did a little testing on the way home. Had it filled with just water and let the car idle. IAT2 was at 138*, I drained enough water to put 10lbs of ice in it and hoped in the car. Drove a short distance and made a quick pull. IAT2 was down to 108*. I thought that was pretty good given the car was pretty hot from driving and I only added a quick 10lbs. It would easily hold 15 and it already had a system full of hot water.

Tomorrow I'm going to route the hoses the preferred way and retest and I'll post the results. So far I'm pretty pleased with the purchase. Thanks to Justin and http://www.vmpperformance.com for another great product.
 

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the trunk tanks will require more cost in fittings and hoses but hold probably 40-50lbs of ice so it would surely last longer
 

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Rerouted the hoses and installed a small screen on the inlet hose to the pump

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This morning I put in 10lbs of Ice and IAT was down to 86* from just over 100. Ambient temp was 87*. It took about 15 minutes of driving for it to go over 100*. Next week I'll have some track testing done to see how often Ice will need to be cycled to maintain lower temps at the track. I'm also going to wire in a separate switch for the pump to control it at the track.
 
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Very nice!
I appreciate the write up sir. Keep us posted and good luck at the track.
 

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Rerouted the hoses and installed a small screen on the inlet hose to the pump

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This morning I put in 10lbs of Ice and IAT was down to 86* from just over 100. Ambient temp was 87*. It took about 15 minutes of driving for it to go over 100*. Next week I'll have some track testing done to see how often Ice will need to be cycled to maintain lower temps at the track. I'm also going to wire in a separate switch for the pump to control it at the track.


Sorry for digging up an old thread but after a search I found this and it was very beneficial. I'm considering the upgrade to an ice tank and would want my flow to run from the pump to the intercooler, so I was wondering how you re routed the hoses to change the flow and did you use the existing hoses or did you add additional hoses? Thanks for the write up and any info you can provide!
 

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Sorry for digging up an old thread but after a search I found this and it was very beneficial. I'm considering the upgrade to an ice tank and would want my flow to run from the pump to the intercooler, so I was wondering how you re routed the hoses to change the flow and did you use the existing hoses or did you add additional hoses? Thanks for the write up and any info you can provide!
You have to get new hoses in order to re-route the set up. Hoses are cheap at most parts stores. You want to connect the tanks lower fitting to the pumps inlet and then set up the pumps outlet to go to the intercooler in the manifold. From the manifold the hose should be routed to your heat exchanger inlet, then your heat exchanger outlet should be routed to the top fitting on the ice box.
 

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Wanted to bump this thread for anyone considering this tank. Fitment over all was good and I used the hose the op suggested to run from the pump to the tank and it worked perfectly.

I chose to leave my hoses routed per vmp instructions but may reroute in the future. I saved all the fluid I drained out and still had to add over a gallon of water to get the level back up. Between the extra capacity of this tank and the capability of adding ice I'm pleased with it.
 

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