Power Steering Reservoir Relocation

Wiggins3377 · 06-16-2014, 01:17 PM

Another option would be to cut the mishimoto reserviour in half, shorten it and reweld it back together... that actually could work for my project if there is room under the filter covers. Hmm...

JARblue · 06-16-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiggins3377

I guess it was a combo of issues. The only way I could see the Mishimoto reservoir working is if you have some long tube intakes like the Stillen Gen 3s as this provides you with the most space in the OEM area. I was trying to make it work with the Top Secret intakes and there was just no way to do it with the filter covers (they are an awkward shape).

The Mishimoto tank is also a lot deeper than the OEM reservoir, so if you tried to mount it in the same location as OEM you would either hit your hood (causing it not to close) or would need to remove your fender liner. If I remember correctly their tank also causes issues because of the inlet locations. A couple people have made the 350z Weapon R tank work (talk to member Kukpet (his name is Petr)) and it looks pretty good, but I want to eventually shave that whole area to clean it up, so that's out for me.

All this said, im not a fabricator so maybe they could make it happen.

Excellent info sir

Yes, my R2C intakes are not going to be as intrusive as your TS intakes. However, I was primarily concerned that the shop did not take into account the orientation of the line connections when they told me it would be fine. I didn't even think about the height issue. I guess I'll just procrastinate for another year or two

Wiggins3377 · 06-16-2014, 01:22 PM

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Excellent info sir

Yes, my R2C intakes are not going to be as intrusive as your TS intakes. However, I was primarily concerned that the shop did not take into account the orientation of the line connections when they told me it would be fine. I didn't even think about the height issue. I guess I'll just procrastinate for another year or two

better yet, sell me your Mishimoto reservoir and buy the Weapon R one... that is after I get under my car and take some measurements.

theDreamer · 06-16-2014, 01:34 PM

Just looked up the Weapon R stuff, looks good, and would be curious about fitment on a 370z v 350z.

MyKindaGuise · 06-16-2014, 01:38 PM

Weapon R's stuff is pretty snazzy. I too have a mishimoto res but it is too tall for stock location. If your looking for one Wigs I don't mind parting with it.lol

JARblue · 06-16-2014, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiggins3377

better yet, sell me your Mishimoto reservoir and buy the Weapon R one... that is after I get under my car and take some measurements.

PM me an offer after you know. I will gladly sell it to you if you can use it

Wiggins3377 · 06-16-2014, 01:57 PM

Petr's engine bay. So clean with the tuck. Imagine no PS reservoir.

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theDreamer · 06-16-2014, 02:04 PM

What PS reservoir does he have?

Wiggins3377 · 06-16-2014, 02:04 PM

He modified the weapon r for the 350z. I think he just removed a bracket

theDreamer · 06-16-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiggins3377

He modified the weapon r for the 350z. I think he just removed a bracket

Interesting, I might have to invest in that one. I like it, and PC black works for me (want the same for my overflow tank).

Wiggins3377 · 06-16-2014, 08:38 PM

I did a little investigating and here's what I've determined, making a overflow/ PS reservoir combo will create a lot of clutter in the engine bay so that's out (after all I'm trying to clean it up) so I did a little more searching and I'm thinking I could fit a small tank in the spot pictured below. It's the area right under the windshield wiper fluid fill spot, I can't remember what was originally there, but I remember removing it when I removed the OEM air box and installed my Stillen Gen 3s. I'm thinking the Mishimoto tank is my best bet so Im in the market

. This project will have to be delayed for a bit but I'm hoping to tackle it in the next few weeks.

Just a thought but the Mishimoto tank is aluminum, can aluminum be welded?

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kukpet · 06-17-2014, 05:40 AM

i'm also relocating power steering reservoir

Wiggins3377 · 06-17-2014, 09:22 AM

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i'm also relocating power steering reservoir

You engine bay is so clean man!!

Here's another idea, thanks for Rid3_FaMOuS. This is the method I think ill actually pursue as I think ill be able to use the OEM reservoir. Mount it up near the front crash bar, then just run the hose to the right locations.

Here is a pic of his car as a reference.

simota1 · 06-17-2014, 12:12 PM

Yes aluminum can be welded

GaleForce · 06-17-2014, 02:43 PM

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Petr's engine bay. So clean with the tuck. Imagine no PS reservoir.

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That engine bay is awesome!

06-16-2014, 01:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	Another option would be to cut the mishimoto reserviour in half, shorten it and reweld it back together... that actually could work for my project if there is room under the filter covers. Hmm... __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

06-16-2014, 01:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Just looked up the Weapon R stuff, looks good, and would be curious about fitment on a 370z v 350z. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-16-2014, 01:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
MyKindaGuise A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,029 Drives: 11' 370z Sprt M6 Rep Power: 19	Weapon R's stuff is pretty snazzy. I too have a mishimoto res but it is too tall for stock location. If your looking for one Wigs I don't mind parting with it.lol __________________ \|445whp398tq\| \|BW S259 Turbo\|3" Downpipe\Exhaust\|ID1000\|AeroMotive\|Tial\|EcuTek\|BC BR\|S0-4\|MaffFab\| MKGs-Single-Turbo

06-16-2014, 01:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	Petr's engine bay. So clean with the tuck. Imagine no PS reservoir. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1402945055.051041.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1402945067.667425.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk GaleForce and MyKindaGuise like this. __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

06-16-2014, 02:04 PM	#23 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	What PS reservoir does he have? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-16-2014, 02:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	He modified the weapon r for the 350z. I think he just removed a bracket __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

06-16-2014, 08:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
Wiggins3377 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,236 Drives: 40th 370 Rep Power: 76	I did a little investigating and here's what I've determined, making a overflow/ PS reservoir combo will create a lot of clutter in the engine bay so that's out (after all I'm trying to clean it up) so I did a little more searching and I'm thinking I could fit a small tank in the spot pictured below. It's the area right under the windshield wiper fluid fill spot, I can't remember what was originally there, but I remember removing it when I removed the OEM air box and installed my Stillen Gen 3s. I'm thinking the Mishimoto tank is my best bet so Im in the market . This project will have to be delayed for a bit but I'm hoping to tackle it in the next few weeks. Just a thought but the Mishimoto tank is aluminum, can aluminum be welded? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1402969060.468284.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AccuAir/ AirRex/ Amuse/ Bride Japan/ Carbon Fiber Element/ Carbon Signal/ Evo-R/ NRG/ Project Kics/ Samco/ Shine Auto/ SPC/ SPL/ Stance/ Stillen/ Takata/ Top Secret/ Work

06-17-2014, 05:40 AM	#27 (permalink)
kukpet Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 216 Drives: 10 NISMO Rep Power: 107	i'm also relocating power steering reservoir Wiggins3377 and MyKindaGuise like this.

06-17-2014, 12:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	Yes aluminum can be welded Wiggins3377 likes this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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