Fp manifold install (large gap between flange N turbo inlet

[smbgsx]

I have a 1g in a 2g swap and am installing the fp dsm manifold. I have an FP30 turbo but there is a sizeable gap between the turbo and the header. There was a spacer between the manifold flange and head on the Mani I removed, but if this is supposed to be "bolt on" why would I need the spacer for these to parts made by the same manufacturer? Has anyone else had this issue?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Got pictures? It could have been warped or someone tried to mill it and used a spacer
To correct it?

 

[smbgsx]

I can take pics tomorrow, but I more mean that I would have to pull the turbine housing up and slightly back pretty hard to get it to meet the exhaust manifold flange. I think it will reach but they are like an inch and a half to two inches apart. I think it would reach and once I slipped the new bolts in it would stay, but I'm wondering if that's normal.

 

[EC17PSE]

My guess is if they spaced it out ths downpipe is made to suit so thats holding it further away,

Dis-connect the downpipe and bolt the turbo up, as yes they are a direct bolt on, what ever happens between the o2 flange and the dp flange the dp needs adjusting, to meet the o2

 

[donniekak]

Sounds pretty normal to me, especially if you have a hose type oil drain on the turbo. Without being bolted to a manifold the turbo drops an inch or two.

 

[Vegas Smith]

I had to use a crowbar before to slowly press the turbo setup onto the exhaust manifold studs. Sometimes you get very tight fits for whatever reason.

 

[donniekak]

Removing the downpipe from the turbo makes it easier to raise up to the mani.

 

[smbgsx]

I appreciate the input, I got too lazy to take pics yesterday , but it think ill be able to make it. I just didn't want to force anything if it seemed abnormal. ill let you know how it turns out when I get my manifold-to-head studs and nuts.

 

[smbgsx]

New header works fantastic. Loosening the v band and rotating it was the ticket.