ABSURDflow BEGI/FM tubular replacement Ver 2 plus V-bands & 3071
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That's a baller $80 vibrant vband. More money than the $30 burns double slip but I just couldn't get those to work like they should in 3". It's really a much easier setup now.
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I haven't stop manufacturing yet. I have this build to finish, then another by the end of may. Then I'm going to actually drive my car this summer. Mani/downpipe builds start again in Sept/October.
I will do manifold only builds over the summer as I don't need my car to build them on, but those spots are basically all taken, mostly because I want to build stuff for myself. The subaru needs more power!
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It should flow a little better like that compared to my first version. Probably nothing noticeable however. I wanted to make it even less likely for the flow from 1 to hit the flow from 4.
Runner 1 & 4 don't slope downwards in the first version. They are basically horizontal then bend up into the collector. There's still a "wall" there to separate and direct the flow but it's not as deliberate as this version 2. I'll make either, it all depends on the customer. If they want to save the cost of an extra weld elbow and don't feel comfortable trimming two stud lengths, version 1 still made 269rwhp @12psi/2560 on my '94 1.8 (with my 3" downpipe & exhaust).
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It's pretty simple. Either use a BFH or a saw to cut a slot for clearance. No need to get medieval like in the pic posted earlier
No offense to you or anyone else, but if that can't be figured out then you shouldn't be buying this turbo.
EDIT: or clock the compressor so that the widest portion isn't lined up with the shelf. You'll get another 3/4 inch that way.
No offense to you or anyone else, but if that can't be figured out then you shouldn't be buying this turbo.
EDIT: or clock the compressor so that the widest portion isn't lined up with the shelf. You'll get another 3/4 inch that way.
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But yeah this is going to be pretty simple to work with. Hardest part is balancing the turbo with one arm and getting that damn band clamp on the manifold with the other. I don't bother the wife with this stuff unless I really REALLY have to.
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I think it comes from their watercraft customers, but makes sense, should help with the discoloration. I know people weld a waterjacket around the stainless tial turbines for use on seadoos. That's next winter's project!