Another TB42 to TD42 Conversion

[Andyh]

Thanks for the interest Carsurgeons, not quite there yet mate but is certainly getting close to me ripping out the BBQ system and installing a proper motor.

Update time...

My first Setback...
Ok so having previously purchased my DTS manifold and having got my Turbo I have encountered a massive problem. The dump pipe on the turbo catches on the water pressure relief valve on the side of the block with will not allow me to fit the turbo and manifold… DAM ! ..



Ok so why won’t this fit …. The Turbo is not the issue as it has the same outlet as the standard HT18, and the turbo is a TD05 which is identical in size to the Garret, Mitsubishi and other brands… The difference has to be the manifold flange location / angle…

Having looked at my setup and that of a standard manifold my fears are realised, the DTS manifold sits the turbo 40mm further forward than that of the standard Manifold and thus when I put the dump pipe on the rear of the turbo the water pressure relief valve fouls the dump preventing it being fitted…

I contacted MTQ at Dandenong and they said to bring the entire setup down and they would have a look at it and see if I had any options regarding dump pipe spacers etc, but alas my manifold is not useable with this configuration dump pipe…. Now I have to return my DTS manifold for a refund and go with the standard Nissan Manifold or the original plan of a Radius Fabrications manifold.

I think I am going with the standard Manifold option and I don’t want to risk the same problems with a manifold from QLD, the DTS manifold wasn’t so much of a problem as I only live just down the road to MTQ so I could return it without any postage getting involved, but if the same happened with the RADFAB one I would have to arrange freight etc. and it’s a headache I don’t need..

I contacted Patrolapart in Lillydale and they can supply me a brand new Nissan Original T3 manifold for a good price but not until the end of the month as they have them on back order from Japan… Bugger !!

Bottom line is I am spewing I cant use the DTS manifold as it has an awesome reputation and would have been much more efficient than the Nissan one. But hey it is what it is so I will just suck it up and move on.

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