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Old 04-07-2008, 02:42 AM
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Just bought this turbo from crx2211 and I am wondering if anyone has ever tried to shave the compressor discharge flange down so its round and just running a coupler on it....maybe grind it as smooth as possible then weld a tig bead around the end?

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ive seen it done before but they just cut that flange off and then welded another 2inches or aluminum tubing on it
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Old 04-07-2008, 11:56 PM
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you can also buy an extension for it that screws into the outlet and gives room to clamp a coupler down. I have teh same outlet on my turbo and thats what i used... i think they may have been from ford thunderbirds?
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Old 04-08-2008, 12:58 AM
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Default Re: Shaving down compressor housing flange?

Originally Posted by jagojon3
I just use a stock Ford outlet pipe cut in half

Best place to find one these?
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Old 04-08-2008, 01:49 AM
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alum pipe welded on. easiset and best
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I also just run the stock outlet. They are on eBay, or you can get them if you buy a turbo complete
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I used a 35/38mm wastegate flange I slotted the wholes on the side and it works like a charm...easiest way other then getting the correct flange cut...
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Default Re: Shaving down compressor housing flange?

Originally Posted by jagojon3
I just use a stock Ford outlet pipe cut in half
I have one of these, if I can find it you can have it for free. I'll look for it tomorrow, I'm not home right now.
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