so quick question... im going to turbo my mini me in my EG hatch, and it has AC. out of curiosity, if my manifold isnt A/C compatible, is it due to the clearance between where the turbo sits and the fan? if thats the only issue, im assuming a slim fan would do the trick correct?

 

no. its usually how far to the right the turbo sits. a non-a/c manifold will usually put either the exhuast or compressor housing right on the a/c compressor.