bowtieman81

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OK, I am going to have to make my own crossover for the turbo setup. My first question is does anybody have an opinion on a dumped wastegate versus tying it in the exhaust? I plan to run an open exhaust off the turbo, so I am guessing the wastegate noise won't be too bad, but I have no point of reference.

Also, would it be wise to put a stainless flex section in the crossover to account for some expansion of parts and dampen vibrations? I know TTi did not put a flex section in their crossovers at first, but then the put a clamped joint in the later ones.

SUPER DAVES Z

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if you're going to run an open exhaust, might as well dump the WG. you'll never hear it. As far as the flex section, I would add one simply to make the installation easier (allows a little more play for the bolts in that already cramped area).

NXRICKY

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Add the flex joint in. Ease of installing, plus the added factor of heat making the pipe move around. The flex joint will stop it from cracking.
Now I got some flex joints in that had steelbraided on the outside and on the inside. I sent those back, was worried about the braid coming loose and ending up in the turbo.
The new one just has it on the outside.
The gate what ever is easiest seeing how you are no running a muffler noice will not matter. Just aim it down and away.
Ricky

bowtieman81

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I plan to run open exhaust for now, if it is real bad I will throw a dynomax bullet or something similar on. I dont think I will mind since I used to drive with the cutout open almost all the time.

Ricky, where did you get the flex pipe from? I would like to get a piece without braid on the ID also.

Thanks for the input guys. Pete.

NOSjohn

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Pete - you can get "flex pipe" or flex joint pipes from summit. They carry the stainless type.

RealQuick

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Good to hear ya didnt give up on the tti kit. Flex section = the win! Logs are known to crack... and it didnt help that there was no flex section! Its a no brainer.

bowtieman81

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Ya, I am going to get it running. I still will likely put it up for sale this winter, but it will be easier to sell a kit that works.

Ordered a flex section and the pipes needed to do the crossover. I will be putting up some pics of this stuff in my thread.

RealQuick

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I local guy took me out in his firehawk with his Q_M_P T76 kit and even @ 9psi it pulled hard! You'll be happy when its done.

bowtieman81

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I hope so. It is still disheartening that by the time I am done I could have bought a new kit for the same money.


Another question, where is the O2 sensor go in the crossover?

RealQuick

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I believe the O2 for the pass. side goes anywhere near the pass. side manifold and the driver's side went in the DP. I would pm RyanK.

bowtieman81

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The O2 on passenger side has to go before the wastegate I assume, just wondering how far in front of WG is should be.

smokinHawk

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just put the o2 as close to the passenger manafold as possible.