T2 to T3 conversion.
So, right now, I've got a begi cast mani, gt2860, and begi downpipe. I've got a t3 flanged, externally gated turbo that I'm going to upgrade to. I can make the downpipe, that's a non-issue. The manifold, however, needs something done. The bell manifolds use the same casting for t2 or t3 manifolds. They just drill/cut it for the specific flange. I have access to a mill, and I know someone that can weld cast iron.
So, the question is, should I modify my existing manifold for a t3 flange and an external wastegate? Or should i just sell it and buy a new one? |
Brain is looking to swap from T3 to T2. Maybe you could trade manifold/downpipes with him?
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Originally Posted by clay
(Post 459103)
Brain is looking to swap from T3 to T2. Maybe you could trade manifold/downpipes with him?
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youre going to put an external wastegate flange on youre BEGi manifold?
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Originally Posted by Full_Tilt_Boogie
(Post 459106)
youre going to put an external wastegate flange on youre BEGi manifold?
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I wnat to do the same thing to mine, but Im scared, lol
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Originally Posted by wes65
(Post 459104)
He has a 1.6L
fwiw, begi can machine your T2 manifold out to a T3. |
Search some old threads by "PatsMX5", he did everything your talking about and came out pretty clean.
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 459145)
aw failboat.
fwiw, begi can machine your T2 manifold out to a T3. |
I spoke to Corky about this too. He's never seen a failure yet. I'll be doing the same.
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Originally Posted by kenzo42
(Post 459259)
I spoke to Corky about this too. He's never seen a failure yet. I'll be doing the same.
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EWG flange weld.
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So is your GT2860 for sale then?
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Originally Posted by kenzo42
(Post 459397)
EWG flange weld.
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 459547)
I've personally seen photos of a cracked EWG weld on a BEGi S5 manifold.
http://a229.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...7229eee55c.jpg http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/graphics...-023_450-1.jpg |
The FM3 setup would be ideal, with a flange cast into the manifold. Hanging an EWG off the DP is just foolish - all of the downsides of an EWG (cost, weight) with none of the benefit.
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FM3 EWG flange is not cast into the manifold. It's bolted on. From others experiences, I've heard the bolts would loosen similar to the turbo-manifold bolts issue.
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Originally Posted by kenzo42
(Post 459554)
FM3 EWG flange is not cast into the manifold. It's bolted on. From others experiences, I've heard the bolts would loosen similar to the turbo-manifold bolts issue.
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Originally Posted by Savington
(Post 459547)
I've personally seen photos of a cracked EWG weld on a BEGi S5 manifold.
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No, the S4 and S6 are.
Its about as confusing at video card model denominations. |
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