Hello,

I have a b16a motor with a ebay cast manifold, and 60 trim / .63 t3 t4 turbo.
I want to retain my AC, so the turbo compressor is towards the passanger side.
Only problem is, it touches very close to where the engine block serial number is.

How much of that material can be removed?

 

On my EF I had to cut out part of the webbing right next to where the block was stamped with the engine code and had to actually sand part of where the block was stamped with the momtor code so my compressor housing wouldnt hit the block. Just cut out a little at a time and just keep test fitting it. if the webbing is flush with the block don't cut anymore.

 

its the side next to the stamp.
the right angle where the stamp is...
not sure how much i could grind

 

You can take all the webbing out if needed. Just don't go past where the webbing meets the rest of the block. I too had to remove a good portion of the ID plate.

 

i had to remove so much material that i made a hole in the block on into the clutch housing

i hope thats okay

i also broke one of the legs on my slave because the turbo is touching

what do you guys suggest? it still touches

 

Do you have pictures?

I would have suggested a different manifold, but if you are already creating windows in your block it could be a little late for that.

 

Please post some pictures it will help us see what you have done and what could be changed to make this thing fit.

 

this hole that i see, if it were a coolant hole, coolant would of come out right?i hope i didnt damage the block

 

I'd have suggested a smaller turbo or a different manifold. Removing that much material is pretty serious. In terms of damage, if its just the cavity the clutch hides in, it shouldn't be a big issue. You just have to be ABSOLUTELY sure you have zero oil leakage from the valve cover or cam seal. A drop of oil will make a clutch slip like crazy - forever. You also should remove any sharp edges, since those are the spots cracks will start at.

Its only a B16A block though.

 

I have to agree. If the manifold requires you to remove that much material its very poorly designed. If you can see into the bell housing its most likely is fine. I highly doubt you've disturbed any coolant or oil passages.

 

ok thanks guys
the turbo touches on the slave cylinder, where the hard line connects to.

i might make a spacer to bring the turbo forward, and tilt the radiator.