Turbo Inlet Fitment Issue

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by MeFryRice, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. MeFryRice

    MeFryRice Member

    I've looked on the other boards in the past to see how bad others are fitting but couldn't really find any good pictures. Although I've had this issue for quite some time, for some reason it's been bugging me today and thought I'd post a picture to see how bad mine compares to others. I took this picture a few weekends ago when I was going to see about lessening the "pinch" in the inlet section but gave up when I noticed how little room there is.

    Now I want to replace the turbo with a rotated setup but for the time being, have consider other stock location options but curious if I'm going to run into this same issue again or does it relate back to the turbo, as stupid as that sounds.

    I'd imagine this issue would have a negative impact on the air flow which also means, it's not producing the power it should be?

    Turbo: Deadbolt SZ55
    Inlet: 3" APS hard pipe

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  2. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    maybe just loosen the clamp on the inlet itself and turn it a little? Just looks like its twisted


    or cut a 1/2-1" off and slide it further up the inlet tube
     
  3. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

    loosen up pipe bolts on both ends
    remove downpipe
    adjust turbo as much as possible and pray
     
  4. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

    last option is to remove the side bracket that holds the uppipe in place
     

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