I test fit my FMIC and noticed that the 2.5" piping will be a challenge to pass on the driver side where the windshield washer bottle is. Anyone know of a small tank I can bolt on? This is on a Civic 2000 Coupe. From my research, the tank seems smaller on some older models, but I'm not sure.

 

go under it and just cut a hole in your splash guard

 

ditch it , lol. Yea man like said go under it.

 

I don't plan on ditching it... Too many people say that.

The thing with this model of tank is going under isn't really possible. The tank goes all the way down to the bottom of the bumper. Passing under would mean raising the car! 2.5" below the bumper makes the piping low to the ground. A lot of potholes in Quebec (Canada).

 

What about running the pipes before the fluid resevoir? Is there a two hook there that you can remove to give you some more room?

 

on my 00 teg i went around it....that is until i ditched it...lol

 

i thought 2" piping is recommended from intercooler to turbo?

 

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All that pipe diameter stuff is a big crock IMO, the initial fill of the pipe is what takes time but after that it dosn't matter.

 

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a big crock? how the hell is using proven setups a crock? if anything it saves people money because they only have to do it once.

If the diameter doesn't matter than why don't you see super small or large pipes all the time? maybe it's because the diameter affects how the turbo system works and the car drives.

 

Just ditch it, I mean really, how often do you use or NEED to use the fluid. Even if you're too lazy to clean your car, just wipe it for free at a gas station

 

You can run a backdoor on your intercooler. Like this.

 

Thanks for your help people. I'll look into the 4th gen Accord reservoir. I'm also considering fabricating a small tank in aluminum, but I have very limited access to welding equipment. I can't route the piping before the reservoir as the radiator support is there and the end tanks extend quite a bit outwards. I've contemplated pretty much everything and IMHO I need to change the reservoir. Simple practical solution.

For those who replied "Remove it", useless replies. I'm asking for help finding a good replacement, perhaps 'cause I'd like to retain it. I expected this kind of reaction.... &lt;g&gt;