Update time.
I took the bull the the horns so to speak and decided to have a proper test-fit. Having built this new manifold set-up on an engine out of the car, it has been tricky to get everything right, but I really wanted to do this at my own pace and didn't want to take the car off the road.
So, after removing my Bumper/Intercooler/Radiator/Turbo/Manifold/Alternator etc etc, I fitted up the new manifold. Immediately obvious was a couple of minor clearance issues. Firstly, the manifold touches part of the bonnet bracing, but also it touches the slam panel. Neither are that bad, I could get the bonnet closed and the slam panel didn't prevent me fitting the manifold, but they do both need attending to. (Stilsons will sort the slam panel and an Angle Grinder for the bonnet!!)
Then I fitted the turbine housing and downpipe, which all fits remarkably well and clears the starter motor exactly as planned.
Next was the Wastegate. After relocating it from its original forward facing position seen in earlier photos, I knew it was close to the Vernier pulley and I have already made one further adjustment to the mounting position to overcome that. It now sits perfectly. I have also built the Wastegate vent pipe (Screamer), although this is currently only tacked. The Screamer is only a temporary measure too, I have further plans for that once I have seen this setup work.
So, with everything in place so far and looking really promising, I decided to build my turbo into the new Turbine housing as I was concerned about gearbox clearance and oil drain height. It turned out that there was no issue with either of these. I have to alter the Compressor Outlet-to-Intercooler hose and remake the oil drain, but those are incidental jobs.
Then I put the radiator in position and was very pleased at just how much room I have down there. There is now masses of room between the turbo and radiator. I could, if I wanted, move the radiator back a good 2-3" and make room for a thicker Intercooler if I wanted, but that's for another time!! LOL.
So, after a great result with the test-fit, I dismantled it all in preparation for the final few bits to be welded up.
So, for the next session, I hope to make some further progress with the Alternator remount. Watch this space.
We've being disussing tubular manifolds for the 4be, but would have to have them made up.
....I used to be average, now I reminisce !!!
