V7 Turbo Swap. Help!

[Ants1]

Hi guys,

 

I'm in the process of putting a new turbo in my car and have a tune scheduled for Monday but I've run into an issue with the inlet pipe not lining up with the turbo inlet. 

 

It looks to be about an inch off, but the up pipe etc all appear to be in the correct position. The turbo is a Lateral Performance MD321 (GT3071 with custom housings) which i purchased off someone on the forums, it's meant to be a stock location replacement turbo. The previous owner had it in a GC8 and i'm installing it in a v7 STI.

 

Have I fcked up somewhere?

 

Pictures - (hopefully they work)

 

 

 

Edited February 9, 2018 by Ants1

[Guest]

Looks like the kink on the end of the inlet pipe has been cut off at some stage.

[Ants1]

I think you're right, the end does look like it's been cut. Should the pipe be that hard up against the manifold? 

 

Does anyone know where I can get a new pipe over the weekend in Welly?

 

 

 

[Guest]

Hmm you have a big issue. @boon went through this iirc. The tgv section is mildly in the way. Looks like you'e going to be that C*** who left everything till the last minute and cancels their tune the day theyre booked for...

 

Lube the S*** of of the turbo inlet and hose then force it over. Clamp it as tight as you can. Get it tuned then fix it asap post tune. Then go back and get tune checked. 

[Ants1]

Yep that's me alright hahaha. Alright will give it a go. 

 

Tune is on Wednesday and front mount is getting installed Monday-Tuesday, wonder if I can get a new one in time they can install it at the same time.

[Guest]

I *think* a v8/9 spec c manifold would solve the problem. Bloody hard to find tho and may need the rails to suit it. Everything else would swap over.

[Guest]

 

http://bbs.22b.com/forums/showthread.php?33698-Md321v-billet-fitting-advice-needed

[Ants1]

So loosen the up pipe etc and try wriggle it in? Haven't had any luck with greasing and forcing it on

[Guest]

Might need to unbolt intake mani from heads and put inlet pipe on then force mani over it.

[Ants1]

would I need to replace the manifold gasket as well?

 

[Guest]

22 minutes ago, Ants1 said:

would I need to replace the manifold gasket as well?

 

 

Yes but I wouldn't bother till you fix it properly. Just nip them up tight.