Downpipe help!
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Downpipe help! UPDATE
I finally got everthing together. The manifold fits great and there is plenty of clearance between the wg and the ac condenser.
My problem is with the do. The dp hits the ac to the point where the flange doesn't sit flush with the turbo.
I have two options (more if you guys can give me some opinoins)
Option 1
Cut at the red line and reweld.
Option 2
Cut off the flange and add more piping to the downpipe to extend it. That way, the flange will sit flush and the red are will be the new piping.
Any help or opinoins?
Ps. I rock with microsoft paint
Modified by braintree at 5:27 PM 6/8/2005
My problem is with the do. The dp hits the ac to the point where the flange doesn't sit flush with the turbo.
I have two options (more if you guys can give me some opinoins)
Option 1
Cut at the red line and reweld.
Option 2
Cut off the flange and add more piping to the downpipe to extend it. That way, the flange will sit flush and the red are will be the new piping.
Any help or opinoins?
Ps. I rock with microsoft paint
Modified by braintree at 5:27 PM 6/8/2005
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Re: Downpipe help! (11psiTurboSI)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 11psiTurboSI »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd go with option 1</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeap!
yeap!
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Re: Downpipe help! (braintree)
one looks easier....but two would be better....the exhaust wouldnt have to take as tight of a turn...i bet the differenc is negligable, but it's there..
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Re: Downpipe help! (m R g S r)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">one looks easier....but two would be better....the exhaust wouldnt have to take as tight of a turn...i bet the difference is negligable, but it's there.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
That's a good point. Another problem with option 1 is that I would not be able to put on a bolt on the bottom hole. There wouldn't be any room. However, the other 4 will be on so would that be much of a problem if I left one off? Thanks everyone.
That's a good point. Another problem with option 1 is that I would not be able to put on a bolt on the bottom hole. There wouldn't be any room. However, the other 4 will be on so would that be much of a problem if I left one off? Thanks everyone.
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Re: (FarOutCoupe)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FarOutCoupe »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think u should just lose the ac </TD></TR></TABLE>
Loose the AC!
Loose the AC!
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Re: Downpipe help! (Tinker219)
i would go with opt 1, the thing with the screw would be simple, all u would have to do is cut the head off of the bolt, and tighten the threaded part into the turbo, and perhaps use a nut on the dp side, and tighten that one down before the rest, i dont think opt 2 is a good idea, if u add more piping, that will leave u with the dp still resting on the ac. imo, opt 1 is the better choice.
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Re: Downpipe help! (Tinker219)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tinker219 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well....if you ordered the downpipe, Id get it worked out with the vendor, see what they suggest first...</TD></TR></TABLE>
ditto ^
or option 3 get a big hammer.......
ditto ^
or option 3 get a big hammer.......
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Re: Downpipe help! (braintree)
Thank for everyone's help. I spoke with Matt, who was very helpful and he's willing to do what he can to make it fit. However, I am trying to avoid sending. However, hulkhb's option 3 did cross my mind. Other than a small dent, how much would that effect airflow? It is a free alternative.
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will you do a favor for me and measure to see how much space there is between the turbo and the ac compressor. i believe itll be like 2 1/4 or 2 1/2 inches. please let me know, cause im looking for a downpipe and that looks like a good one, i just wanna see how much space it needs.
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Re: Downpipe help! (braintree)
Here's an up date. I gave mr. downpipe a date with ms. hammer and this is the result. I was worried but when I looked in the dp, there is a small dent about 1.5" in diameter and no more than 1/16" - 1/8" caved in so it turned out pretty well. Everything fits great. Now the hard part is to fab the turbo-ic piping while keeping the fogs. It looks like I'll have to follow the red line I drew in below.
Thanks to all who commented!!
Thanks to all who commented!!
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Re: Downpipe help! (braintree)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by braintree »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now the hard part is to fab the turbo-ic piping while keeping the fogs. It looks like I'll have to follow the red line I drew in below.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Flip the intercooler around so that the intercooler ports (holes) are at the bottom instead of at the top. Make it much easier to fab up some pipes!
Flip the intercooler around so that the intercooler ports (holes) are at the bottom instead of at the top. Make it much easier to fab up some pipes!
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Re: Downpipe help! (JDMwannaB)
If I do that, I'll have to give up the foglights. I know it's alot of work just for some lights, but I would also have two huge holes in the bumper right where the fogs would be.