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Old 07-17-2013, 10:12 PM
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Just wondering his you guys support your turbos? I got my gt45 today and this bitch is heavy! I wouldn't think you'd want pipe supporting it?
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what does the gt45 weigh?
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eBay GT45 is 35lbs
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You can use a bracket but it you should design it knowing that the tubing/flange, etc. will expand and contract with heat. Sometimes adding a brace can actually cause a crack in your hotside.
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i have one. works great
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Im getting something like this and attaching it to my frame. Theres other ones out there this is just an example. http://www.ebay.com/itm/T6-Large-Fra...-/130894523307
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I run one that is a length of 1 5/8" welded verticle to my frame rail with a flat plate on top, the T-6 flange has a two hole mount that is bolted to the plate on top of the tube. I run flex joints in both of the crossover pipes works out great.
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Built me one



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Yep, no other way to go. My fabricator made a bracket that attaches to the scatter shield, and gives a few millimeters of movement, but supports the weight of the turbos.



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