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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 03:44 PM
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Default Turbo fitting problem

I was trying to test fit my turbo but it won't clear the block
the turbo is a T3 60-1 .63, max rev manifold and the block is a B18B
what can I do? thank




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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (metal-x)

shave a lil off the block. try running a search, i think this topic has been covered several times in the past. good luck man
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (metal-x)

shave the block or turn the turbo the other way

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[Modified by Paul_Vang, 12:57 AM 3/12/2003]
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (Paul_Vang)

u have to cut the block..that little piece offf.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (hybridvteceg)

Ok I see it thanks guys
another quick question what about the dipstick do I just fit it through the manifold?
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:17 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (metal-x)

u can cut some of the top off, to make it shorter
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (Paul_Vang)

shave teh block ro turn teh turbo the other way
thats what i did...except the only problem with that is, now i cant fit a filter on that way lol...
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 04:38 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (SpoolinLS)

what do you mean turn it the other way?
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 05:31 PM
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Default Re: Turbo fitting problem (metal-x)

what do you mean turn it the other way?
Flip it the other way. Bolt the turbo so that the compressor is on the driver side.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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I would flip it the other way. From that picture it looks like you are going to have to take alot off of the block. Just flip it
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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thats what i did...except the only problem with that is, now i cant fit a filter on that way lol...
yea my friend flipped his instead of shavin the block and somehow managed to get a filter squeezed in there right off of the turbo, no piping.
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