Ogoz23

Hey guys , im building my hot pipe and my merger looks like a T / Y .. I want to redo the whole hot side using schedule 10 stainless now. I want to get your opinion in using that T fitting in the picture as a merger . Do you think it would work? I'm asking because it is exactly a T and I know a Y has better flow characteristics but not sure if it would affect anything . Thanks in advance

wildcamaro

iTrader: (15)

Not optimal but it will still work, if you saw my merge that t would be considered mint lol

Ogoz23

I wonder how much a T like that would affect the flow .. im sure a y is better but I wonder if this is detrimental

truckdoug

iTrader: (25)

whats wrong with the tube the way you got it now? looks good from here

Ogoz23

Well is 16 gauge aluminines steel ... and I'm scare it's going to crack with the weight of the turbo over time ... maybe I'm over thinking it .

truckdoug

iTrader: (25)

put a strut from the turbo up pipe flange down to the frame. i used some 2" wide 3/16" bar

Ogoz23

Maybe I'll just do that and call it a day .. I'm 90% done with the crossover so I hate to start over again

truckdoug

iTrader: (25)

yeah get that **** rolling sooner than later. dont get stuck in the "building a turbo kit for 6 years" trap

stevieturbo

Many people have done much worse. If it works out easier for you, just fire away.

roastin240

iTrader: (13)

Like they said build a support bracket. Unless the entire thing was schedule 10 minimum and close to the engine, not hanging as a lever arm and cyclically fatiguing until it cracks, then I would always build a support bracket.

yenkomike

iTrader: (2)

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/ls1tech...1231285237.jpg


I used a merger like your's in your upper pic and it works great . this one is cheap jegs tubing and has held up good at 20 psi running 9.40s on a 5.3 on3 78/75 setup.

Ogoz23

I welded up everything today, this is how it came out.