First off this is an install on my 2g with a 1g swap. This whole process has not been as smooth as one would think. This is on a
I finally got my 20g back along with waiting for misc items to mount the turbo. I now have everything and proceeded to put it on last night. I had to dent my water pipe in order to have my manifold sit flush. Once that was down the damn turbo inlet is practically pointing straight at the water pipe port that goes to the lower radiator hose. My first initial thought was just the coolant hose was in the way. That's not the case. There's not enough clearance for a 2.5 to 3 inch coupler.
The turbo is mounted with a 2g exhaust manifold. The water pipe is a 1g NT. I'm brainstorming ideas of what I can do to clear the water pipe. Will a FP manifold position the turbo far enough to clear? A manifold spacer and longer studs? If I go this route I'll need to a) trim the WG bracket that is mounted on the compressor housing or b) swap out my stock fan with an aftermarket.
I finally got my 20g back along with waiting for misc items to mount the turbo. I now have everything and proceeded to put it on last night. I had to dent my water pipe in order to have my manifold sit flush. Once that was down the damn turbo inlet is practically pointing straight at the water pipe port that goes to the lower radiator hose. My first initial thought was just the coolant hose was in the way. That's not the case. There's not enough clearance for a 2.5 to 3 inch coupler.
The turbo is mounted with a 2g exhaust manifold. The water pipe is a 1g NT. I'm brainstorming ideas of what I can do to clear the water pipe. Will a FP manifold position the turbo far enough to clear? A manifold spacer and longer studs? If I go this route I'll need to a) trim the WG bracket that is mounted on the compressor housing or b) swap out my stock fan with an aftermarket.