yo

i'm trying to hybrid my stock (rebuilt) ht18 with a t04e comp housing but the bolt holes are slightly off on my compressor housing. I'm leaning towards the fact that its an ebay turbo and not a genuine garret t04e housing.

If anyone has any previous experience with building these hybrids your input would be extremely helpful.


Thanks

 

there is a thread in the 2nd gen section

 

Are you trying to attach the T04E cover to the HT-18 backplate? Because it won't work. You'll need a matching backplate, and that'll also determine the type of seal you need (dynamic or encapsulated carbon). A T04E cover will likely hit the LIM anyhow.

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/building-budget-hybrid-turbo-ebay-t04-parts-921510/

 

no, the whole t04e compressor (wheel, backing plate, housing, and the to4e's dynamic seal)

 

So the 4-bolt pattern of the backplate doesn't match the CHRA?

 

i think the bolt pattern is slightly off, but it will still bolt up

 

i'll have to get out my caliper and take some measurments of the backing plate/center housing to see how far they are off. i would like to see it compaired to a true garret part.