Sbr and agp turbo 2g owners and big turbo owners

[DSMTurbos]

this is to anybody that has a 2g with an agp or sbr turbo with the bigger of the 2 compressor housings, i forget the exact name of it. did you guys dent your water pipes and how much did you have to? i have to do mine tommorow

 

[GSX4LIFE]

I have an L2R with the E comp cover. When I installed it, it appeared that i would have to dent the pipe a good bit. I dont like doing this. Crushing that pipe, regardless of what people say, restricts coolant flow. You may not have any probs, but its still not flowing as it should be. I opted to use a 1/2" steel spacer plate between the head and exhaust manni. I have the one from HRC. Its pretty cheap, and I have had no probs with it. This is actually the 2nd turbo I have used it with. I think its only like $35 ro so. And a couple bucks for the longer studs. Works great. Just clears the water pipe. And no other fitment issues. I did have to lose the drivers side fan. But even with no spacer, I think this is the case.

 

[GSX4LIFE]

You can see it a little bit here.

 

[GSX4LIFE]

Here is another one

 

[DSMTurbos]

using a spacer really isn't a option now since its off the car and it has to be back together by sat. anybody else?

 

[mike9146]

Totally off-topic, but GSX4LIFE has one of the nicest, non-riced engine compartments I've seen. Nice work, GSX!

Mike C.

 

[DSMTurbos]

well the biotch ain't going in without a spacer i don't think. it needs about a half inch to fit, so i will call hrc in the morning i guess and will be going back to school carless

 

[jdmawd]

Originally posted by DSMTurbos
well the biotch ain't going in without a spacer i don't think. it needs about a half inch to fit, so i will call hrc in the morning i guess and will be going back to school carless

dont forget the arp long studs. its a good idea so soak the old studs in PB blaster or wd40 for at least 15-20 minutes before you remove them.

 

[DSMTurbos]

well i think i am going to go mess up that water pipe, people tell me it can go in, so its death to the water pipe

 

[GSX4LIFE]

Oh it will fit by denting the water pipe. I just do not like doing that. I thaught that using a spacer was a much safer option.

 

[GSX4LIFE]

Originally posted by mike9146
Totally off-topic, but GSX4LIFE has one of the nicest, non-riced engine compartments I've seen. Nice work, GSX!

Mike C.

Thank you very much. It actaully looks a little better now. Cleaned up a few more things.

 

[DSMTurbos]

well everybody should be happy to know the spacer is now ordered i was to scared to dent it that much

should go back together next weekend now

 

[ILLMINDED]

Originally posted by DSMTurbos
well everybody should be happy to know the spacer is now ordered i was to scared to dent it that much

should go back together next weekend now

I think your gonna be much happier with using the spacer. I totally agree with GSX4LIFE...... Its just not worth it to me to go beatinr sh*t in with a hammer. The spacer and longer studs just seem to be a "better" solution when you need the additional room.

 

[GSX4LIFE]

Did you get the longer studs, and an extra gasket as well?

 

[jdmawd]

Originally posted by GSX4LIFE
Did you get the longer studs, and an extra gasket as well?

here is a pic of the spacer plate and the to4e clearence.

 

[jdmawd]

just the plate

 

[jdmawd]

the mani on the plate

 

[DSMTurbos]

i ordered the spacer and the 7 bolts of one size and 2 of another (not sure sizes, just want hahn told me).. i think i may get 1 more gasket or reuse mine. i think i will be happy with it its just the fact that i have to get to schol and back 120 miles with no car