This is the way my turbo is now, I'm starting to think though I wont have enough room running it this far from the block. In this position, the oil feed and return are lined up perfectly.






This is the opposite position, the oil drain doesn't line up, the oil feed is in a terrible position (when clocked correctly).



If I go this route, I might have to notch the block to get it to work. At this point, it is touching the block and still a 1/4 inch away from being able to be bolted. Most of the downpipes I have found run the turbine on this side.



I need some opinions.

Thanks guys.

Tyler B.

 

either way would be fine. do w/e is easiest for you..

 

This is the problem with that style manifold...in hopes to keep all stock accessories and the stock radiator, the clearances are not the greatest when using an "E" housing or larger turbo. This can be solved in a few ways:

1. Notch the webbing on the block...it is a more common solution than you may think
2. Get a B housing for your turbo. This is the housing originally used when the manifold was manufactured
3. Get a different manifold

The manifold is intended to house the compressor on the tranny side and the exhaust toward the AC side or front of the engine. As for the oil feed/drain, it may be a little tight, but you can make it work. The picture above shows it mis-aligned (as i think you stated); however, with a litle clocking and maybe a 90* adapter, you should be able to fix it.

If you run the compressor toward the front of the engine and the exhaust side towards the tranny, you will most likely have clearance issues with the radiator/ chassis

 

Thanks for the quick replies.

The second to last picture shows how my drain setup will have to run, while running the compressor on the transmission side.

Will I have oil return problems if I run the line this way?

Will I be ok provided the return line always slopes down, has no uphill spots, and minimum flat spots?

 

My block had to be notched a little bit to make it work. I have the compressor side facing the passanger side liek the last pictures you posted up. Everything worked out fine for mine.I have a log style manifold to and it worked !!

Goodluck !

 

loosen the bolts holding the two housings on and rotate the center section to where you need it and then tighten th ebolts back up.

Also keep the drain and feed straight up and down not on an angle. Its best to have it that way for a proper gravity bleed out of the turbo