GTX3076R RevHard Conversion
Jul 15, 2011, 06:27 PM
#16
NEED ADVICE:
I have about 1" clearance between the wastegate dump tube and the radiator. Based on other kits people are running is this enough room for engine movement? Any advice you can provide is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE:
I mocked up the wastegate, but will wait to hear from someone as to my clearance question. I will also add a double slip joint to the wastegate dump tube to allow for movement.
I have about 1" clearance between the wastegate dump tube and the radiator. Based on other kits people are running is this enough room for engine movement? Any advice you can provide is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE:
I mocked up the wastegate, but will wait to hear from someone as to my clearance question. I will also add a double slip joint to the wastegate dump tube to allow for movement.
Jul 15, 2011, 07:00 PM
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Jul 15, 2011, 08:19 PM
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So, I prefer merged gates as well. It just looks like a lot more work. That's all I was thinking. Nice job
Jul 15, 2011, 09:04 PM
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Jul 16, 2011, 09:32 AM
#26
^Thanks
UPDATE:
I added the double slip joint to the wastegate dump to allow for some movement. I also want to send this piece separate to have an inconel shield made as I will most like just wrap the downpipe. I also added the O2 bung so I am getting close. The final portion is to tie in the downpipe to the exhaust and I am also contemplating adding a v-band to the downpipe for future changes.
UPDATE:
I added the double slip joint to the wastegate dump to allow for some movement. I also want to send this piece separate to have an inconel shield made as I will most like just wrap the downpipe. I also added the O2 bung so I am getting close. The final portion is to tie in the downpipe to the exhaust and I am also contemplating adding a v-band to the downpipe for future changes.
Jul 16, 2011, 09:37 AM
#27
Yes, compressor housing is ~9/16" so it is close, but it is also lower. As long as it is around the same height as the rotation point of the engine it won't get much closer to the radiator. I am more worried about the wastegate dump tube up high, but it has ~1" clearance so I think it will be ok. I guess time will tell.
Jul 16, 2011, 10:25 AM
#28
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UPDATE:
Started on the downpipe and have made quick progress. The downpipe is 2.5" off the turbo and then after the bend it transitions to 3". I need to weld on the o2 bung and eventually tie into the exhaust. Going forward I will most likely remove the manifold from the car and fabricate the wastegate dump to tie into the downpipe.
Started on the downpipe and have made quick progress. The downpipe is 2.5" off the turbo and then after the bend it transitions to 3". I need to weld on the o2 bung and eventually tie into the exhaust. Going forward I will most likely remove the manifold from the car and fabricate the wastegate dump to tie into the downpipe.
Jul 16, 2011, 01:02 PM
#29
UPDATE:
I decided the add the v-band to the downpipe and finished connecting to the exhaust. I will send the upper wastegate dump, turbine housing, and exhaust manifold to www.atpwrap.com on Monday for some custom inconel heat shields. Not too much more to do, but I suspect it will be at least two weeks before she is running again.
I decided the add the v-band to the downpipe and finished connecting to the exhaust. I will send the upper wastegate dump, turbine housing, and exhaust manifold to www.atpwrap.com on Monday for some custom inconel heat shields. Not too much more to do, but I suspect it will be at least two weeks before she is running again.