hx35 with ported 2g exhaust manifold

[F_27stryker1]

I have a 92 gsx trying to fix up an hx35 setup. Question is will a bep .55 housing allow me to use my 2g manifold with the turbo? I have looked all over and no one really seems to be running this setup, just makes me wonder if it won't work.

 

[WES_393]

I never used anti-seize on a single bolt with my BEP housing and removed the bolts multiple times without issues.

But sure, let's continue to blame parts for issues that are isolated and likely operator error...

 

[JusMX141]

To go a step further:

From Permatex:

Nickel:
Protects metal parts from seizing and galling at temperatures up to 2400 degree fahrenheit
For use with stainless steel, titanium and nickel alloys
For use under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature
Recommended where copper contamination must be avoided
Suggested Applications: Exhaust manifold bolts, exhaust system bolts, muffler clamps and tailpipe assemblies

Agreeing with what Wes said just above me- NO anti-seize is better than the WRONG anti-seize. The aluminum and graphite flakes in standard anti-seize will actually work against you by melting and filling in the gaps between the threads. Once it cools, this will hurt much more than it will help.

 

[this_tsi_8urV8]

I would recommend putting studs in every bolt hole of the BEP housing. Every hole on mine, the threads are either gone, or a bolt is snapped off/sized in. I've never seen anything like it before. Even if I liked the setup otherwise, I wouldn't recommend the POS housing to anyone. Yes, I tried copper anti-seize the second time, and it did not help.

To answer your question, I used a spacer between the head and manifold so I wouldn't have to smash my waterpipe. On my other car, I smashed the waterpipe to get it to fit.

Yes, 2G vs 1G the front roll-stop will make things a little different for the compressor outlet and oil drain, but that's about it -- I've had the setup on both. Depending on your setup, you may be able to use both stock cooling fans still.

Had to revive...Where did you get this spacer? And how thick is it? I had a shop do the work and they "crushed" it 23mm its O.D. is 35mm, so new O.D. is 12mm. That's why I'm trying to find a new way of hopefully not crushing the waterpipe. This is a s362 that I've had for 4-5yrs.