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I fabricated a downpipe with mild steel elbows and a flex joint. I hope it lasts since it's my first hack at welding.

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Here is a pic of the old downpipe (previous owner), my downpipe, and HKS manifold with T4/T3 adapter flange welded to it.

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HKS Manifold after the HKS T3/T4 adapter was welded on the original T4 flange.

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View of the ugly welds inside the flange adapter.



Yes, I know the welds will disturb the exhaust pulse flow. I need to smoothen the weld out.

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Fitting the exhaust manifold on block.

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Fitting the turbo on the manifold.

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more...

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Clearance from the frame to the turbo wasn't much, but it's enough.

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Fitting the downpipe on the turbine outlet flange.

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Fits pretty good with the rest of the exhaust.

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Entire mock-up (different from final in a few ways).

You'll notice the J-spec lower intake manifold was used since the EGR cast in the manifold hit the top of the turbine housing.

I switched around the water line fittings.

I will hate removing/installing this set-up again since everything is so hard to access.



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