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Old Jun 4, 2014, 04:46 PM
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Can I remove turbo through the bottom?

I am looking to remove turbo,
Will remove radiator,
Can I drop the turbo off through the bottom to leave exhaust manifold.
Mod course downpipe and LICP will be removed.
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Old Jun 4, 2014, 04:54 PM
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I was able to (with the radiator and intake pipe out) disconnect the o2 housing from the exhaust and turbo from the manifold and carefully shuffle it right and pulled it out the top with the manifold on
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Simple answer , Yes. Always remove radiator +1
Old Jun 4, 2014, 07:20 PM
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Yes but its easier to remove it from the top. I don't like trying to guide it down to the floor where it can hit other stuff below.
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So if I remove the radiator, as I suggested, is there any reason to also remove the O2 housing?
I would rather not.

The radiator needs to be drained either way.
Removal is 5 minutes.
Dropping the turbo down with only 4 bolts removed, is easier than breaking 10 Manifold bolts.

I will remove radiator because its a beautiful PWR that I will not damage for vanity.
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JUsh
You are awesome, pulling it out through the top....cool.
I rather just drop it down, since it seems safer?
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Yes with all the proper tools easy job and clean not messy
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Awesome,
I guess settled, unless somebody has some tips...

I am pulling it out tomorrow.
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I can take the exhaust manifold off in less than 10 min(just use Pb blaster) how come you dont want to take it out from the top ? You rather take the licp and downpipe and stuff.
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yes you can but you will need to remove the downpipe which is a pita with the 2 bars that must be removed. it is easier to take the manifold off and the whole shabam. Make sure whatever you do, remove the radiator
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It almost sounds like I should try to take it out through the top: I have AEM cold air intake, battery in trunk, nothing on the side.

Jush, was it really hard or somewhat easy with the O2 housing attached?
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