I used a prybar to move my downpipe away from the framerail.
06-26-2008, 08:44 PM
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I used a prybar to move my downpipe away from the framerail.
Everything looks OK, no leaks - what allows the movement? I know I didn't bend it - is it inside the flange that mounts to the elbow?
Yeah, stupid question.
Yeah, stupid question.
06-26-2008, 08:58 PM
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Lol... Cool title. If you unscrew the downpipe from the turbo you can freely move the downpipe. It's just held by the flange sandwiching it against the turbo outlet. What I did was loosen it up, then stick a piece of cardboard between the frame and pipe. Then I tightened it up and removed the cardboard. That allowed for 1-2 mm of space so the downpipe is real close to the frame but doesn't touch it.
06-26-2008, 09:05 PM
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Lol... Cool title. If you unscrew the downpipe from the turbo you can freely move the downpipe. It's just held by the flange sandwiching it against the turbo outlet. What I did was loosen it up, then stick a piece of cardboard between the frame and pipe. Then I tightened it up and removed the cardboard. That allowed for 1-2 mm of space so the downpipe is real close to the frame but doesn't touch it.
I got it away, kinda split the difference between the bellhousing and frame.
I figured out what the noise was when I made a hard left turn
06-26-2008, 09:34 PM
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Yeah, well in my case the space I have for the downpipe is tighter than yours because of the tranny fluid lines. Knowing what I know now I would've gotten a 3.5" downpipe. I saw a kit with one on ebay.
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