raptoranderson
Proven Member
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- Sep 24, 2015
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Graham,
North_Carolina
As with all things DSM both thanks to time and the EPA many aftermarket/ replacement parts are becoming harder and harder to find ....
My issue is with the four turbo-to-manifold bolts. I bought a used Evo III Big 16G that came with a CX Racing manifold (not ideal but it was free) and a Megan Racing o2 housing. The PO had just used random bolts to attach the turbo to the manifold and they're all mismatched styles and all stripped. Badly.
I'm likely going to have to chase the threads on the turbo manifold flange and hope I can salvage what's there, but what can I use for replacement bolts? It came with an ARP bolt but that thing just stripped like all the other bolts. Also these CX Racing manifolds only require bolts that are 2" long at most, so the massive OEM studs won't work. I've also had no luck finding the OEM '11' stamped short Mitsu bolts anywhere.
Any advice?
My issue is with the four turbo-to-manifold bolts. I bought a used Evo III Big 16G that came with a CX Racing manifold (not ideal but it was free) and a Megan Racing o2 housing. The PO had just used random bolts to attach the turbo to the manifold and they're all mismatched styles and all stripped. Badly.
I'm likely going to have to chase the threads on the turbo manifold flange and hope I can salvage what's there, but what can I use for replacement bolts? It came with an ARP bolt but that thing just stripped like all the other bolts. Also these CX Racing manifolds only require bolts that are 2" long at most, so the massive OEM studs won't work. I've also had no luck finding the OEM '11' stamped short Mitsu bolts anywhere.
Any advice?