Some uninstalled pics of my 500r and other mods being bolted on
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I've actually found ss oil return lines to be harder to install in the past because a -10 or similar line of that short length has very little flex. They do last longer however. Would this be directly adaptable to the current kit with the rubber oil return line? How much$?
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Hm, I might be interested in that s/s oil return line.
Update, I ordered some ic piping and couplers and have received most of it. I also have a Tial BOV welded on the cold side pipe and ready to go. I still have to track down this damn exhaust leak (seems to be turbo to manifold) and am waiting on a reducer coupler. Not driving the car is driving me nuts......
Update, I ordered some ic piping and couplers and have received most of it. I also have a Tial BOV welded on the cold side pipe and ready to go. I still have to track down this damn exhaust leak (seems to be turbo to manifold) and am waiting on a reducer coupler. Not driving the car is driving me nuts......
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I still have to track down this damn exhaust leak (seems to be turbo to manifold)
You need to verify that the two flanges on the exhaust manifold are flat.
I did not do this and have suffered two leaks, one for each flange.
To make a long story short: the turbo side flange had a .025" drop off on one corner; and the exhaust flange on the outside end for the #1 exhaust dropped off about .005" right where it contacted the gasket.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Hm, I might be interested in that s/s oil return line.
Update, I ordered some ic piping and couplers and have received most of it. I also have a Tial BOV welded on the cold side pipe and ready to go. I still have to track down this damn exhaust leak (seems to be turbo to manifold) and am waiting on a reducer coupler. Not driving the car is driving me nuts......
Update, I ordered some ic piping and couplers and have received most of it. I also have a Tial BOV welded on the cold side pipe and ready to go. I still have to track down this damn exhaust leak (seems to be turbo to manifold) and am waiting on a reducer coupler. Not driving the car is driving me nuts......
My car has been parked since mid October for the winter. Won't be taking it out until March/April of next year so try that on for size.
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Originally Posted by cewrx7r1
Rich,
You need to verify that the two flanges on the exhaust manifold are flat.
I did not do this and have suffered two leaks, one for each flange.
To make a long story short: the turbo side flange had a .025" drop off on one corner; and the exhaust flange on the outside end for the #1 exhaust dropped off about .005" right where it contacted the gasket.
Chuck
You need to verify that the two flanges on the exhaust manifold are flat.
I did not do this and have suffered two leaks, one for each flange.
To make a long story short: the turbo side flange had a .025" drop off on one corner; and the exhaust flange on the outside end for the #1 exhaust dropped off about .005" right where it contacted the gasket.
Chuck
thanks for the input. I was told that my manifold was 'faced' before being sent out so shouldnt have any issues. But, the exhaust leak is definitely coming from the turbo to manifold seam. I wonder if it's possible that it's the turbine flange? What do you recommend, bringing the manifold to a machine shop and have them shave off a small amount in order to ensure it's flat?
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we had this exact same issue on a 500r kit we did recently. the turbine housing itself had to be 'faced' as you call it. plus, with such a tight fitment it's such a pain getting to the back left nut and tightening it. regardless we got it leak free and i will say again.. this turbo setup is pretty bad ***.
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Originally Posted by No_Rotor_RX7
we had this exact same issue on a 500r kit we did recently. the turbine housing itself had to be 'faced' as you call it. plus, with such a tight fitment it's such a pain getting to the back left nut and tightening it. regardless we got it leak free and i will say again.. this turbo setup is pretty bad ***.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Hi Chuck,
thanks for the input. I was told that my manifold was 'faced' before being sent out so shouldnt have any issues. But, the exhaust leak is definitely coming from the turbo to manifold seam. I wonder if it's possible that it's the turbine flange? What do you recommend, bringing the manifold to a machine shop and have them shave off a small amount in order to ensure it's flat?
thanks for the input. I was told that my manifold was 'faced' before being sent out so shouldnt have any issues. But, the exhaust leak is definitely coming from the turbo to manifold seam. I wonder if it's possible that it's the turbine flange? What do you recommend, bringing the manifold to a machine shop and have them shave off a small amount in order to ensure it's flat?
You need to get a good straight edge and check all 3 mating surfaces.
My turbo's flange was true. Only the exhaust manifold was bad.
They could posible warp after use due to the hight heat.
I do not know if A-Spec heats up their manifolds after assembly and before final machineing?!
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I would tend to agree, we have had one or two manifolds make it by us with the flange not getting faced after assembly. But it would be very odd if the turbine was the cause. Those are machined after being cast. I do know goodfellas manifold was faced before it left, but please keep me informed.
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Well, the manifold is on the car. I'll check the welds as best I can, I want to avoid removing it. The mani-to-turbo flange on the mani appears to be straight and true.
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Well, the manifold is on the car. I'll check the welds as best I can, I want to avoid removing it. The mani-to-turbo flange on the mani appears to be straight and true.
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Well, the manifold is on the car. I'll check the welds as best I can, I want to avoid removing it. The mani-to-turbo flange on the mani appears to be straight and true.
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
Mr. Dearborn, you're referring to the heat of welding the manifold? the car has only sat idling, so it hasn't experienced any heat from boosting.
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Originally Posted by ghostrx7
Has happened on a few of their kits you have to have the manifold machined flat. Not a huge deal but an annoyance none the less. Good luck with your kit and hope you reach your goals.
I'm told the manifold was faced flat, so I plan to direct my efforts at getting the turbo faced as well, i believe that is where the problem lies. I'll find out soon enough....
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Originally Posted by ghostrx7
Has happened on a few of their kits you have to have the manifold machined flat. Not a huge deal but an annoyance none the less. Good luck with your kit and hope you reach your goals.
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Originally Posted by Zero R
Has someone pissed in your cheerios lately?? As I stated just a few posts back, Some have made it by without my knowing, it happens, I move a lot of manifolds and kits. I stand by the product and address the issue if it arises. You move away and suddenly get angry and grow *****? Do not trash Rich's thread, if you have a issue PM me, last I checked I thought we were on good standing??
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I'm saying over the past two days you pop up out of nowhere and offer nothing positive in two different threads. If you have a issue I'm unaware of bring it to me via PM's quit jumping on Riches posts and sounding like your trash talking him or my product that's all.
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