What is the preferred method to secure the turbo to the engine?
Can I let the turbo 'float'? As in the only source of securing it is the link ups. i.e. bolted to exhaust manifold, bolted to downpipe, attached to intercooler pipe?
The turbo will be sitting about 25* off center from top of custom manifold. I plan to weld the exhaust intake to turbine coming in from the bottom, again about 20-25* off center.
Currently I have 16ga. aluminized steel pipe at 1.75" diameter and two will be joined to the flange. I decided to keep the log manifolds but build a custom crossover.
Will this be strong enough? Or should I think about designing further support?
1996 Grand Prix 3100
Can I let the turbo 'float'? As in the only source of securing it is the link ups. i.e. bolted to exhaust manifold, bolted to downpipe, attached to intercooler pipe?
The turbo will be sitting about 25* off center from top of custom manifold. I plan to weld the exhaust intake to turbine coming in from the bottom, again about 20-25* off center.
Currently I have 16ga. aluminized steel pipe at 1.75" diameter and two will be joined to the flange. I decided to keep the log manifolds but build a custom crossover.
Will this be strong enough? Or should I think about designing further support?
1996 Grand Prix 3100
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