Turbo Clearence Help!
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Turbo Clearence Help!
Well removed the stock twins and now going single.The problem arised is that after installing the HKS cast manifold with external wastegate,the To4R Garrett Turbo will not clear the passenger side chassis inner fender brace etc.
Do I beat that inner fender in with a sledge or fab runners to bring the Turbo futher up and forward?The HKS manifold is brand new,if I had known the clearance issues,hot and cold sides hits I would of had a custom one made.
Any input would be appreciated.Pics coming soon.Thanks.
Do I beat that inner fender in with a sledge or fab runners to bring the Turbo futher up and forward?The HKS manifold is brand new,if I had known the clearance issues,hot and cold sides hits I would of had a custom one made.
Any input would be appreciated.Pics coming soon.Thanks.
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mounts are new.The red polyurethane solid mounts.Do I lift the motor then install turbo and try to lower it back to its original spot???.I will try to upload pics soon.thx
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Yes,i have rotated the compressor housing a full 360 deg in different increments,the housing itself hits the inner brace and so to the turbine side.This to me Is VERY VERY unusual.I have seen guys run bigger turbos with no clearance issues.yhx
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If you don't have a heat shield over the engine mount, double check as mentioned above. Would you pass tech' inspection with a smashed inner fender wall?
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Smashed is abit harsh choice of words.Just lightly beat it where the turbo clears,ofcourse it will be repainted.They will have to look VERY closely,besides we don't have tech inspection.
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Wow, that looks like my old A-Spec short manifold I sent back (and never received a replacement). I can't beleive that has raised HKS letters on it. Are you sure it's genuine?
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This is a genuine HKS manifold for FD RX-7.Raised lettering YES!I do have another cast manifold for my FC3S RX-7 made by Greddy,Totally different.It seems like I have to make a runner to bring turbo up and forward.
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Okay,Okay,the only problem is that they will not take this manifold back being that I installed it in the car.They consider it used.Although I never started nor ran the car.Any suggestions???????? Money is alittle tight right now.Thanks.What is my options,maybe ebay SS Manifold for a template?????
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Okay,Okay,the only problem is that they will not take this manifold back being that I installed it in the car.They consider it used.Although I never started nor ran the car.Any suggestions???????? Money is alittle tight right now.Thanks.What is my options,maybe ebay SS Manifold for a template?????
What vendor is this?
If they absolutely will not budge than unfortunately, your best luck may be to sell your manifold as "new" at a slightly reduced price. It's a fairly popular piece, even for FC guys as those manifolds are extremely durable. Then buy the proper manifold from a reputable vendor... I recommend rx7store.net. Jason will take care of you.
I would still stick with the HKS manifold. It's a durable piece. I know snafus like this are frustrating, but it comes with the territory. Bite the bullet and be patient.
PM'd you. I have a spare that I can hook you up with if need be...