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.

 

I would first check to see if your passenger side engine mount is in good shape. They tend to wear out first from the heat of the turbos. If it has degraded it could shift the engine to that side. Could be a potential cause of your issue.

 

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

 

Have you tried clocking the compressor more toward 1:00-2:00 o'clock. Mine has 1/2 inch clearance in that position.
Barry

 

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

 

how do you load pics,can't seem to upload any pics

 

On the reply box hit "Go Advanced" then bottom there's "Attach Files". Or you can use the img tags if you have the images hosted on a host. The image tag icon is easily used and found at the top of the reply box in advance. Get too lost then you can message me.

 

Pics will definitely help. You can also upload to Photobucket and post the IMG Link.

 

Will have to upload pics from computer.Not that smart with the phone

 

Man,I am getting ready just to beat that fender in to clear the turbo.Haven"t been to the track in six months very frustrating.thx guys.

 

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?

 

yes I do have the oem heat shield over the motor mount

 

Here are some pics where the turbo hits

 

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.

 

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?

 

try clocking the turbo with the inlet facing down.

 

The manifold you have is for the FC chassis and not the FD. The manifold that you need is pictured below.

 

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.

 

I purchased a manifold like yours from SR Motorsports, I sent it back because they sent me the incorrect manifold. I now have one like the picture that I sent you... If fit perfectly.

 

No, that is an FC3S manifold in your pictures.

 

Thats what i`ve tried to tell him as well... thanks for the confirmation.

 

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?????

 

Wow, really? What garbage customer service. They send you the wrong manifold, and when you bolt it up to test fit, it instantly becomes "used". I would call back and ask to talk to a Sales Manager on that one. TOTAL CRAP. I don't think I would rest so easy on a simple "no". You gotta get viscous sometimes. The ONLY reason it was bolted up is because you thought you had WHAT YOU ORDERED! Obviously the manifold is still new, as the car has not been started. And obviously they sent you the wrong part.

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...

 

you got it,thx

 

Garbage vendor. XLR8 has your back. GL with the build.