turbo tony install Q
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I wish I could remember whether my Tony pipe came with a band clamp or a U-clamp. I've got several of both on the car and I really can't recall which part came from which source...
What you really want is something like this: http://tinyurl.com/3dsm9t
It slips over the junction of the two pipes and has two bolts, one at each end, for a secure fit over both pieces. It does allow just a bit of flexation, which is a good thing as it will tend to relieve stress on the turbo and manifold.
What you really want is something like this: http://tinyurl.com/3dsm9t
It slips over the junction of the two pipes and has two bolts, one at each end, for a secure fit over both pieces. It does allow just a bit of flexation, which is a good thing as it will tend to relieve stress on the turbo and manifold.
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I should clarify my earlier post as to the fact that I have "several of both" on the car. I'm using band clamps at the two locations where pipes are joined- namely the two halves of the downpipe and the midpipe-to-muffler union (above the rear axle) of my Enthuza.
The U-clamps are used only as supports to connect a bracket to the pipe- not to couple two pipes. I have one supporting the downpipe to the bellhousing in approximately the same location as the stock bracket, and a second supporting the rear exhaust pipe where it enters the muffler- this was necessary since during my ill-fated attempt to relocate the spare tire a couple of years ago I cut off one of the stock hangers.
Pictures of the downpipe bracket in post #7 here: https://www.miataturbo.net/forums/sh...highlight=tony
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