Hi,

I'm hoping for some quick help to a small problem I'm having. The single-turbo I installed in my FD is VERY close to hitting the inner-fender wall (Cold-side of turbo). I know one solution to this problem is that people "trim" their inner-fender wall. Since, I don't plan on using this set-up for more than a year or so, I don't consider that a feasible option.


I was considering one of the two options below. Please look them over and advise:


1- I just leave it as-is. With the turbo very close to the wall, but not exactly touching it. I've heard that this could damage the turbo though from the vibrations of the motor and the fender wall. Need some advise...


2- I was considering expanding a 1-3mm hole in the subframe where the motor mounts attach. This would allow me enough room to move the turbo away from the fender wall. I wanted to know whether there are any "serious" drawbacks to this option? Please advise...



Let me know what you all think...


Thanks in Advance,
Rizwan

 

My turbo was very close as well so I went on ebay and for $107 shipped i bought a torque brace that holds the engine still. I adjusted the brace so it pushes the engine to the drivers side a little bit and its been like that for 3 years no rubbing

 

Depending on how close it is, you might want to try grinding the compressor housing a bit. There is usually a lot of stock there. Or you can put some sort of soft high temp mat between the fender and the turbo.

 

Try shimming the passenger side motor mount. It should twist the turbo system up and away from the shock tower. Or have whoever built it redo it...

 

 

LOL exactly what i was thinking!!!!!

 

Guys I am having a similar problem. My turbine housing is very close to the inner fender wall and hits whenever I accelerate hard especially when cornering to the left . I know I would have to make clearence somehow either by hammering or cutting. I was wondering if temporarily I could pad between the turbine housing and fender wall will thermal wrap. Could this work and is there any potential negative consequences?
Thanks

 

Trying to force the engine too far over will cause other issues with drive train alignment depending on how far you go with it. I think your best no screw up anything answer is just to buy a a-spec kit J/k The engine brace with the high temp padding as mentioned is a your best bet. Minimal mods best for resale or re-use.

 

Thanks guys! Very helpful information that I hadn't really thought of. I'm ordering an engine torque brace and I'll pad the area between the turbo/fender. Hopefully, that'll solve my problems.

 

LoL...Sean, you know I'd do that IF I needed a new turbo. This one just kind of fell in to my lap so I'm working with what I have. You don't sell engine torque braces by chance do you? If so, I'll stop by and pick one up.

 

Somebody already said it....take a hammer to the inner fender. Just don't hit so far that you start rubbing the wheels.

 

I ignored those comments before b/c that's not an option. My FD is in pretty awesome condition so hitting stuff with hammers isn't going to cut it.

 

if there is only a few MM then you will either have to trim the fender tower or get a smaller housing turbo, thats pretty much it, well you can get a custom manifold to move it a bit but that money.
I had to notch mine and reweld another peice on to fit a GT42

 

The easiest way is just shim the motor mount up a little on that side.

 

I had the same issue and after numerous nights sitting and thinking about it. First, I made solid aluminum engine mounts then, I beat the **** out of the inner fender with a hammer just enough that the cold side fit comfortably.

 

Rizwan, my car's a pretty sweet machine also. My 42r wouldn't fit so I needed to do some work. I used an air chisel with a bell head (flat). I put a rag over top of it and took it easy and was able to get away with minimal paint distortion. Even if you beat it up a little cover the strut area with high temp barrier. I have my area all covered with a turbo blanket. It actually looks really nice. Good luck bud!

 

this worked for me also! Then the heat shielding covered the ugly dent back up..

 

exactly!