Mod a 96+ dx manifold for A/C?
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Re:Mod a 96+ dx manifold for A/C?
After reading these posts I decided to just rotate my turbo (IHI) 180 degrees so the ports were on the passenger side. I think (Havent test fit it yet) that the setup will just clear the compressor in this case. The only problem is that the outlet of the turbo now sits directly underneath the manifold. If the setup clears the compressor I may just rotate the turbo housing 90 degrees to clear the manifold. What problems all this may cause with hooking up my downpipe have yet to be seen as well... Has anyone tried this?
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Re:Mod a 96+ dx manifold for A/C?
Originally Posted by 2000vsm
how did you rotate the turbo anyhow?
what i mean is like did you drill the STD manifold bolt pattern on a 30 deg angle or the turbo pattern? i know to use steel but how did you get the tools to drill all the stuff?? you have access to this stuff?
also, so it's REALLY necessary to move the condensor fan to the front (ie. behind the bumper cover)?? so i guess i have to aim the fan the other way or something??
what i mean is like did you drill the STD manifold bolt pattern on a 30 deg angle or the turbo pattern? i know to use steel but how did you get the tools to drill all the stuff?? you have access to this stuff?
also, so it's REALLY necessary to move the condensor fan to the front (ie. behind the bumper cover)?? so i guess i have to aim the fan the other way or something??
i couldn't mount my turbo with the compressor on the passenger side because it hit the block and wouldn't allow me to mount it to my manifold. if your manifold/turbo combination will allow you to do that then you could do that, but the downpipe is quite a tight squeeze to clear the ac compressor and it would be a good idea to wrap it to shield the compressor from excessive heat.
basically you just need to install the manifold and try different mounting positions of your turbo and try to visualize how everything is going to fit.
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