Downpipe clearence need help
 

This is a 2002 Hyundai accent 1.5 sohc, I dont have enough space for the downpipe, anyone kno how or what i can do to make space between the alternator and dp? need help asap

any clue on using a mini alternator like so
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...98&prmenbr=361

http://home.comcast.net/%7Echr1z/turbo/IMAG0002.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/%7Echr1z/turbo/IMAG0001.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/%7Echr1z/turbo/IMAG0003.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/%7Echr1z/turbo/IMAG0004.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/%7Echr1z/turbo/IMAG0005.JPG

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

its pretty simple. jus dont use a huge ass looping u-bend kinda downpipe, jus make a dp that faces straight down kinda like



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Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

brought it to menieke and the guy tried but the pipe was touching the alternator a bit

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

im gonna try a custom exhaust shop, meineke sucks neways

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

jus wrap it with heat wrap... or try to bend it a bit or smash it in a lil bit. wont hurt the flow that much. jus find exactly where its touching n smash it in a bit with a hammer... then wrap it with heat wrap a bit where it might touch.

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

i had a similar problem with my downpipe
my slave cylinder was in the way so u used a hammer and beat the living ---- out of it OCC style 8)

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

alright that sounds good ill do a 1.5 straight down, smash it in, heat wrap it, then have the 1.5 welded into a 2.5, so it does look possible to put a dp without damaging the alternator

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

What about turning the turbo around? It looks like there might be plenty of clearance on the other side.

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

nah theres not enough space the clutch push rod is in the way

Re: Downpipe clearence need help
 

Sounds like your best bet right there. I'd stay away at all possible from "smashing it in" just use smaller piping so it's still smooth flowing. If you need heat wrap my Dad got me some from work. Fire blanket is what it is really. Alot of it. I can probably send you some if you pay shipping.


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