Turbo Smurfette - Build in progress (slow)
10-27-2016, 10:54 AM
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This is the next fail-aids I need to correct as soon as I can find a reasonable fabricator. May go with Braineacks recommendation and stick the filter out by the fender and just have fabricator build the tight radius piping.
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10-27-2016, 01:02 PM
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The coupler is 2.5" 135° silicone. I cut the silicone down to about an inch just before the radius starts ( just enough to fit over the flange squarely with a clamp) to pull it as close to the turbo as possible. A metal pipe might require some extra length to make room for two clamps and a silicone coupler. BRB I'll grab a picture.
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10-27-2016, 01:02 PM
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I don't think you'll get a much tighter radius than this.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-670177/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-670177/overview/
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10-27-2016, 03:14 PM
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The lamp motors are physically in the way, the actuator arm doesn't interfere at all. I thought about a way to relocate or do something to gain some clearance.
An aluminum pipe will probably gain a bit of space, but not 1". I do worry that because the silicone is creased due to the headlight motor/adjuster that the vacuum will taco it, but maybe I'll just stick a clamp on it to keep the tube from buckling.
I only have mig experience and I don't even have access to much of that stuff since I left academics 2 years ago. Maybe this is where one of those silly intake vband clamps might come in handy if they have flanges in aluminum.
No clue, I'll leave it to the pro's
An aluminum pipe will probably gain a bit of space, but not 1". I do worry that because the silicone is creased due to the headlight motor/adjuster that the vacuum will taco it, but maybe I'll just stick a clamp on it to keep the tube from buckling.
I only have mig experience and I don't even have access to much of that stuff since I left academics 2 years ago. Maybe this is where one of those silly intake vband clamps might come in handy if they have flanges in aluminum.
No clue, I'll leave it to the pro's
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10-27-2016, 04:49 PM
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Maybe @aidandj can cut us a weld stub with the vband mate on a lathe now that he has an EFR sitting in his living room.
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10-27-2016, 05:03 PM
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If i recall, the outlets on some EFR platforms can be cut down for a vband, but nothing about the inlets. Of the 3 EFR625x turbos i've had in my possession, none are inherently vband. ,
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10-27-2016, 05:08 PM
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Also related: is that a spare compressor cover? Maybe for a 6258?
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10-27-2016, 05:12 PM
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If anyone needs to borrow a housing for modification, I have an extra.
A welded elbow directly onto the housing might be the tightest it gets. That 90° might just sneak behind the motor
A welded elbow directly onto the housing might be the tightest it gets. That 90° might just sneak behind the motor
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