oh focking help me
12-09-2009, 11:48 AM
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You are only halfway through the frame rail. Fire the chainsaw back up and keep cutting.
At some point you must say, "I lack the skills, tools and knowledge to complete this task." Just being realistic based on the fruits of your efforts.
At some point you must say, "I lack the skills, tools and knowledge to complete this task." Just being realistic based on the fruits of your efforts.
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12-09-2009, 12:15 PM
#24
Ummm Flyin Miata has a PDF link on their site to a full size template you're supposed to use to notch the area for turbo install.. You download it, print it, cut it out and trace it with a marker...all before cutting the notch.
Wow. Do we predict major thread explosion al-la head gasket sealer?
Wow. Do we predict major thread explosion al-la head gasket sealer?
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12-09-2009, 01:30 PM
#29
from his build thread
OK time for the most embarrassing part of my initial turbo install.
(photo from first post)
That is the frame rail. I "notched it" to install the GT3071. It was like, 2am, I had been installing my kit for about 3 weeks and i wanted the ******* thing to go in. I couldn't get the assembled manifold/turbo to fit onto the cylinder head studs. So I went out and got a sawzall and hacked until it fit in nice and easy. Then I got a hammer and beat on it. If I had known anything I would have just got a huge *** pry bar and pushed the engine a bit or taken the studs out or assmebled the turbo/mani once in the car etc etc etc.
(photo from first post)
That is the frame rail. I "notched it" to install the GT3071. It was like, 2am, I had been installing my kit for about 3 weeks and i wanted the ******* thing to go in. I couldn't get the assembled manifold/turbo to fit onto the cylinder head studs. So I went out and got a sawzall and hacked until it fit in nice and easy. Then I got a hammer and beat on it. If I had known anything I would have just got a huge *** pry bar and pushed the engine a bit or taken the studs out or assmebled the turbo/mani once in the car etc etc etc.
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12-09-2009, 01:42 PM
#30
After walking out and looking at my car that area isn't near as big as it looks in the pics.
I can also see it being done with a few quick sawzall passes and some bashing.
Doesn't look *too* important structurally...but it will be a rust magnet.
I would try and clean it up now that the rest of your setup is installed and working right.
I can also see it being done with a few quick sawzall passes and some bashing.
Doesn't look *too* important structurally...but it will be a rust magnet.
I would try and clean it up now that the rest of your setup is installed and working right.
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if i understand correctly.........those two tube i believe to be the studs that your sub frame mounts too!
You may not have lived to make this post had you succeeded. Do I smell troll bait?
You be trollin'?
