Cutting the shelf behind downpipe
#1
Cutting the shelf behind downpipe
I have an issue, where I can only put my downpipe on if I bolt it on before bolting the turbine housing on due to shelf clearance. This makes tightening the turbo onto the manifold propery, impossible.
Are there any negative effects if I whack a good 3'' out of the shelf that gets in the way (the piece under the heater core inlet/outlet).
Pic for reference (not my car though)
Are there any negative effects if I whack a good 3'' out of the shelf that gets in the way (the piece under the heater core inlet/outlet).
Pic for reference (not my car though)
#5
I don't have a welder. Do you think that if I trim that bit, if I just seam seal it it should be fine? Or should I get someone to come to my place and tack it together?
#13
Don't cut into it anymore than you have. There is structure behind there, and you don't want to mess with it. However, the "ears" against the firewall can be cut out entirely. Every v8 miata has them cut out. Picture of mine before paint:
edit: There are some subframe mods that can be done as well that will give you crazy room. Let me know if you want to consider that.
edit: There are some subframe mods that can be done as well that will give you crazy room. Let me know if you want to consider that.
#19
I really think you should go with a bottom mount setup. You're still going to have a hard time getting a 3" downpipe in there with that removed.
I can seam weld it if you need me to. I could probably tote my welder up there without too much issue except I dont know how they feel about bringing pressurized gasses across the border.
I can seam weld it if you need me to. I could probably tote my welder up there without too much issue except I dont know how they feel about bringing pressurized gasses across the border.