Alright guys, I started putting on my drag kit today, just go make sure everything fits perfect before my tune the 19th.

Issue is, the turbo hits the block terribly. I used to have a drag kit on this before, and i did shave it and it fit fine.

Now i put this one on and it wont fit. at all- ill get pictures ina bit, but heres my question
Right now im just mocking it up with a ebay turbo i had laying around- its a standard ebay t3to4e turbo

I purchased a borg warner "57 trim t04v .55ar " from a forum sponsor, and was wondering if this will be smaller than the ebay turbo? are the borgs a small frame?, the sponsor said it would fit fine-

and before i get flamed,
1. Yes the block is shaved
2. Yes, the downpipe is on the driver side as drag inteded it to be run
3. Yes, I need help lol

Thanks!

 

I believe the borg warner 57 trim is with the B compressor housing instead of the E compressor housing. If it is the B comperssor housing it should fit fine since it's a smaller compressor housing than the E.

 

I purchased a E trim though I beleive- will this not fit?
I was informed by the sponsor that it will fit fine

 

i have the drag kit with upgraded precision sc34 and it clears my b18b1 fines, just needed to shave a little to fit

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eklsv-t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have the drag kit with upgraded precision sc34 and it clears my b18b1 fines, just needed to shave a little to fit</TD></TR></TABLE>

Would you do me a HUGE favor, and take a few pics when you get time? thanks so much either way!

 

Does your turbo housing hit the side of the block like where the flywheel housing is? I had this problem with the setup that I am doing. I am using the blox turbo manifold which looks really close to the drag and a sc44 turbo. I had to shave a pretty good bit into the side of the block where the flywheel housing is but even when you shave enough the turbo would still hit the coolant plug right under the head . So to get everyhting where it would fit and the turbo to clear I had to get a 1 inch flange made to go between the head and the turbo manifold. Now everything clears and fits fine and also retaining a/c

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B20UnderPressure &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Does your turbo housing hit the side of the block like where the flywheel housing is? I had this problem with the setup that I am doing. I am using the blox turbo manifold which looks really close to the drag and a sc44 turbo. I had to shave a pretty good bit into the side of the block where the flywheel housing is but even when you shave enough the turbo would still hit the coolant plug right under the head . So to get everyhting where it would fit and the turbo to clear I had to get a 1 inch flange made to go between the head and the turbo manifold. Now everything clears and fits fine and also retaining a/c</TD></TR></TABLE>

hm that helps!
I may have to do that, but my only problem would be then id have to get longer bolts, and its going to take too much time, I gotta tune on the 19th at RLZ-

U in monroe? What kidna numbers are you putting down? setup? thanks!

 

Heres a few pictures...

http://i82.photobucket.com/alb...8.jpg

syr i couldnt get a piture of holding the turbo up, it just wouldnt come out right-
anyways anyone see anything wrong from the looks of it?

I went back and shaved the block a ton more, but it still wont fit. ah

 

i had a drag kit with a turbonetice t3 t4 57 trim and it hit the block

 

got ne pics? how did you remedy it? how much u have to shave off?

 

I had the kit too and as far as I know they always hit and need to be shaved but I was running it on a b16a2?I had to cut the webbing off the block and grind it down maybe a 1/2 - 3/4 of an inch?

 

well from the looks of it, im going to have to grind soo much that its going to affect the block structure- wtf? ive never seen a case where so much shavign had to be done. I cant even run a filter on it now, - very very disapointed in the drag kit IMO

Should have gone with revhard or inline pro

 

Who did you purchase the kit from see if they have any suggestions or contact drag?

 

Well Im going to call them up monday, - sent them a email, but i doubt they can really help me out that much

 

Look at where the engine code is where the 2 at the end of the code is almost gone thats how much metal I had to take away. There is still plenty of metal left and thats not a big structural area. Also you can see the coolant plug behing the turbo without the flange I had made it would hit that. I had to get a 1 inch flange made and I got some 2 1/8 inch stainless bolts from arp. Everything fits great now and we are keeping a/c but you will need to get a slim fan for your radiator and a/c if you are keeping a/c

 

Is the exhaust housing a 5-bolt or 4-bolt. I believe most b-series cast manifolds are designed to work with the 5-bolt.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cvcrtonv &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is the exhaust housing a 5-bolt or 4-bolt. I believe most b-series cast manifolds are designed to work with the 5-bolt.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you are correct- the 4 bolt never really works right with logs- Im using a ford style 5 bolt turbo

 

My exhaust housing is a 4 bolt.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B20UnderPressure &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My exhaust housing is a 4 bolt.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hm i was always told that the 4 bolts dont work to well with log manifolds/ driver side hotside..

anyways, I foudn this:


From a how to for using the drag kit on a b series.... im pretty confused why mine isnt fitting?
wtf! haha

I guess ill wait in the mail for the borg warner and see what happens... otherwise i guess ill have to run it on the otherwise and fab some downpipe up

 

The only reason the 4-bolt works/clears is because of the aluminum spacer u made.

 

my precision sc34 turbo cleared fine on drag manifold , here is a pic

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eklsv-t &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my precision sc34 turbo cleared fine on drag manifold , here is a pic
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dam i got some grinding to do! lol

anyways, im going back to school for the rest of the week, then finishing my install next friday, then tune the 19th- ill keep yall updated thanks!

 

to answer your question quickly, yes the BW t04b will fit fine in the same direction as your drag kit because the diameter of the compressor cover is a bit smaller allowing for more room. The 55A/R is a 4 bolt / 5 bolt exhaust housing that fits both style flanges.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TheShodan &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">to answer your question quickly, yes the BW t04b will fit fine in the same direction as your drag kit because the diameter of the compressor cover is a bit smaller allowing for more room. The 55A/R is a 4 bolt / 5 bolt exhaust housing that fits both style flanges.</TD></TR></TABLE>

just curious, but how is it that they make it smaller in diameter? just curious, im not 100% with my knowledge on trims ect-

I hope your right though. Its gona be delivered to my house today or tomorrow, and ill have my dad take it out, and mock... ah lol

 

flip the turbo the other direction & make a new downpipe!