CZP Heat Exchanger Install

[thesilverbullet]

This was not a bad install and the CZP is a perfect fit - no issue with fitment at all…

Here are my notes & pics on the install. I reviewed the installation instructions for CZP, AMS, Z1 and Mishimoto. Also watched a couple videos on how to remove the bumper.

- i disconnected the battery
- I did not remove the wheels or wheel liners to remove the bumper.
- i did not drain the coolant and did not pull a vacuum to refill. Instead i used a couple of hose clamps recommend by @2Cool and pre-filled the new heat exchanger (also recommend by 2cool) with coolant thru the hose connection ports and used tapered plugs to prevent the coolant from leaking. I used the same plugs to minimize coolant leaking when removing the stock heat exchanger.
- i did not unplug the radar sensor.
- i used a big a$$ HF syringe to top off the heat exchanger thru the bleeder port. maybe 4-6oz to top off.



hose clamps - BILITOOLS 4pcs Hose Pinch Off... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQYDLY26?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

HF syringe - https://www.harborfreight.com/lubricant-suction-gun-59513.html

HF plugs - https://www.harborfreight.com/silicone-rubber-plug-and-cap-set-116-piece-70792.html

 

[trackratZ]

Awesome write-up, leaving most connections intact! My next to tackle, CZP has good products, and the Z needs it in hot So CA once more tracking happens next year.

What was the appx time for the install and did you have to bleed any air even after pre-filling the HX?

 

[thesilverbullet]

I did it in ~4 hours. I’m guessing a shop could do this in 1-1.5 hours easy.

i maybe loss <8oz of coolant total from removing the stock HX and most of that was from the HX. Maybe ~2oz from the clamped hoses.

After installing, I removed the bleeder valve to top off - it took maybe 3-4oz. The plugs minimized the coolant loss from reconning the hoses.

 

[KrackaC8]

You're making me regret not tackling my own! Did you add any type of coolant booster into the system to increase efficiency/thermal transfer?