See i have 1.5" fittings already, did already try to make it up but kept fouling different parts. My turbo is already as high as it could go without coming through the bonnet so thats no issue at all.
The biggest problem im having is leaving enough space for a 3" dp to go between the mani and mount. Ill get there though, im sure.
That would be great if you could do that, would give me an idea as to wether or not to follow the same general shape of yours.
Yeah ceramic seems to be the way to go, its just the price of it haha, but then again, for good quality wrap, thats not cheap either
As promised....
Had a day off work today to have a faff with the manifold in the car to see if it fits, what clearance issues I may have and where the wastegate might go...
Thankfully there appears to be quite a lot of room... I had to remove the transfer box bracket as the box attached to the mock up block is the older alloy type and I built the mani to my later (and modified) steel one... once removed the mani fitted perfectly..
I knew the bracket for the OE heatshielding would need attention...
...so a bit of tweaking later...
Turbo sat well....
...I also took an opportunity to check for OEM++ ness...
Have started playing with the wastegate position... one thing is clear, the Tial 44mm gate I have is a big bugger... plans are still formulating but will have a further update tomorrow or Sunday on that...
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