Ive heard that the t3 turbos with .42/.48 ar sizes(i believe from thunderbirds, and who knows what else) have an odd bolt patter on the flange, where the holes are not in a rectangle, the 4th bolt is kinda off in space.... is this normal or not, cuz i heard this would not bolt up to all t3 manifolds??

 

this is what im talking about.... you can see the bolt pattern in the picture.

Most manifolds ive seen for t3's have a square flange for the turbo....

 

I believe that was just the case with Chrysler Turbos. Ford Turbos follow the normal bolt pattern.

 

So basically im gonna have to get a custom flange for my manifold if i get this turbo??

 

thats the same turbo i just got, and i was wondering the same thing. also, on the intake side that 3 bolt thing. where can i get a flange with pipe coming off of it so i can hook up a filter? thanks for any help.

 

Anyone?

 

Bring it to a good welder and have them weld on a pipe

 

you can get the intake piece from the dealership

 

Saab T3's have the standard bolt pattern.

 

that's an old T3...ford T3 has the standard flange...just have custom flange on the manifold that mate to your turbo

 

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Yes. Adaptor plates are pretty easy to make.You can also find some pre made for ur manifold but I would suggest you DIY.