MSM manifold - turbo gasket
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MSM manifold - turbo gasket
I blew the manifold to turbo gasket twice this year while out on track. Using standard, not inconel hardware which I know is part of the problem. I want to fix it one more time, properly. Should I...
1 - Replace the gasket and add inconel
2 - Install inconel with no gasket
3 - Resurface turbo/manifold flat and add inconel with no gasket
I know a lot of you are running gasket-less. How flat do the flanges need to be? I'd like to stick a feeler gauge under a straight edge on the turbo and if flat enough avoid the giant pain in the *** that is pulling a MSM turbo. Is a HD Racing combination square straight () enough for this measurement?
1 - Replace the gasket and add inconel
2 - Install inconel with no gasket
3 - Resurface turbo/manifold flat and add inconel with no gasket
I know a lot of you are running gasket-less. How flat do the flanges need to be? I'd like to stick a feeler gauge under a straight edge on the turbo and if flat enough avoid the giant pain in the *** that is pulling a MSM turbo. Is a HD Racing combination square straight () enough for this measurement?
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I'll have to find a piece of glass and see how straight my 3/8 extension is. What's the biggest feeler gauge I should allow between the straight edge and flange? Do I need another option?
4 - Don't be a bitch and pull that **** already
4 - Don't be a bitch and pull that **** already
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Oh, option 4 definitely.
No need for the extension straight option on a turbo/manifold, it's small enough you can get a straight edge like the one you listed to work. The extension is for a bigger surface, like your block.
I'm not sure on which feeler gauge would be good to use, you'd think it wouldn't have to be as flat as a block, but I really don't know how sensitive it is to being out of flat.
No need for the extension straight option on a turbo/manifold, it's small enough you can get a straight edge like the one you listed to work. The extension is for a bigger surface, like your block.
I'm not sure on which feeler gauge would be good to use, you'd think it wouldn't have to be as flat as a block, but I really don't know how sensitive it is to being out of flat.
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Flyin' Miata : Turbochargers : Parts and upgrades : Inconel 718 turbo stud
Flyin' Miata : Turbochargers : Parts and upgrades : Stage 8 locking turbo hardware(8mm)
If you can't get the m10 to work, those might do the trick (albeit not as stout as the m10 solution).