Couple of stock turbo install questions.

[viperkillertt]

I am putting my turbos back on and i had 2 questions. Well, first, i was putting new elbow on with the stock gaskets, do people really think it will be ok to just use one of the gaskets instead of both on one side? I am just not being able to fit both gaskets on and get it to fit.

The second question is, does anyone know if there was a gasket coming from the block to the turbos? I bolted everything up and noticed that there wasnt a gasket, is that right? Thanks!


Here is where i am talking about, is there suppose to be a gasket there?

Thanks!

 

[OneJoeZee]

Yes there is a gasket between the block and turbos... The exhaust mani gasket. There are two of them. 1 for each side of 3 ports.

Use however many gaskets on the ypipe that you need to get a good seal. If it takes 2 use two on each side. If you only need 1, use one.

 

[Tim]

no, I think he is asking if their is a gasket between the manifold and the turbo. I am pretty sure their is no gasket where the manifold meets the turbo. At least I am not running a gasket between the stock manifold and my Driftmotion ct26 manifold adaptor, and I have no exhaust leaks. I think the gasket is that ring that is internally in the manifold.

 

[viperkillertt]

Yes there is a gasket between the block and turbos... The exhaust mani gasket. There are two of them. 1 for each side of 3 ports.

Use however many gaskets on the ypipe that you need to get a good seal. If it takes 2 use two on each side. If you only need 1, use one.

Silly question, but how can i tell if it is fully sealed? Are they almost being used as a spacer?

 

[viperkillertt]

no, I think he is asking if their is a gasket between the manifold and the turbo. I am pretty sure their is no gasket where the manifold meets the turbo. At least I am not running a gasket between the stock manifold and my Driftmotion ct26 manifold adaptor, and I have no exhaust leaks. I think the gasket is that ring that is internally in the manifold.

Thank you! that was what i was asking. Anyone else concur with this statement?

 

[OneJoeZee]

Well. Put some torque on the nuts. If the nuts are fully torqued and you can still see light between the turbo and ypipe, put the other gasket back.

Just use both for insurance. That's what I did.

 

[OneJoeZee]

Thank you! that was what i was asking. Anyone else concur with this statement?

Yes, there's just a little ring in the stock manifold, not a gasket that covers the full surface area of the flange.

 

[viperkillertt]

yeah, i see it from the picture i posted, my turbos are on the car again, so i couldnt see the ring.

 

[viperkillertt]

Well. Put some torque on the nuts. If the nuts are fully torqued and you can still see light between the turbo and ypipe, put the other gasket back.

Just use both for insurance. That's what I did.

well, both aren't fitting, i cant get the turbos on with both installed. I am thinking i might be able to if i remove one.

Also, i am not sure how they are going to fit once i have the engine in the car again, the downpipe connection is nearly hitting the tranny. Anyone have a similar problem, did it clear? I am pretty nervous, i have to get this car running in the next 2 weeks.

 

[OneJoeZee]

oh. you have an aftermarket ypipe? maybe the fitment is a little off from the stock and 1 gasket on each side will be sufficient.

 

[Jaguar]

Joe would know. He's the stock twin masta!