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Old 04-18-2012, 10:51 PM
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For my first turbo setup I am using a t25 off of a sr20det. Basically to route the inlet side downwards you have to clock the housing 180*. Well doing so makes your wastegate mount on the opposite side! Has anyone fabbed up a custom bracket? or should I try to weld on some aluminum tabs for a bracket?
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:53 PM
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Custom bracket that ----. Had wittyworks make me a bracket really quick, works fine even though its only held on with one bolt lol.
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I just welded an L-bracket onto the wastegate, and proceeded to drill holes into it to match one of several mounting points from that position.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:05 PM
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You guys have any pics? I would love to see some so I can get some ideas
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The basic idea.
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Thanks ssmith! That's what I had in mind, but mine is a tad different I will make more of a horseshoe bracket as it wraps around a lot further than yours does
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1/2" square tubing. Easiest ------- thing I've ever fabbed.

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easier done than said actually!

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Did you have issues making it? That's an exhaust bracket btw.
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No problems at all. We actually used these to clip a spring to on the carburetor of my dirt track car so the throttle wouldn't stick. It's very durable, I had scrap pieces so it took me maybe 10 minutes
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