Hot Air uppipe on Carb/Turbo motor

[b4black]

95% sure it will work. This is an '85 uppipe on an '82 turbo V6. I assumed they wouldn't fit becuase the hot air turbo inlet points a little downward and I thought they used a different connection. But they are the same and it bolts up. This motor is not running and I didn't tighten down any of the bolts. Only place I see a potential issue is the downpipe and uppipe are very close.

I also don't know if there is any advanatge to the Hot Air uppipe. Some people cliam is is a bigger diameter - but I can't tell with the braids on it. Bigger might not be better anyway. The pipe will be going on another car soon, so I won't get to try it at the track.

Something to consider if you come accross one cheap at a swap meet.

 

[mikemcvaney]

How does it seal up with the exhaust donut?

 

[b4black]

The donut on the turbo inlet? On the carb/turbo exhuast housing the donut is built into the turbo. Both ends fits nicely.

I'm referring to this part (which is built into the turbine housing on the pre-84 turbos)
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1446

 

[dr_frankenstein]

its bout time i build you a down pipe eh Rich...... yers is looking rough!

 

[b4black]

That DP is ugly. The whole car is. I'll have more to share on this car soon......

 

[mikemcvaney]

Just curiuos the upipe for my speeddaddy headers takes aflat header collector gasket. It needs to be cut at the turbo side and have a b4black turbo flange.

 

[dr_frankenstein]

true.... unless your planning on using the later housing.... then your going to need the flat one.

 

[mikemcvaney]

Your forgetting Reed Already did my turbo dont think it will be getting the exhaust side soon knock on wood

 

[dr_frankenstein]

agh!~ well with your new tig you should have no problem with fitting it all up!

 

[iraceitall]

Anyone got an extra newer (or older) up pipe? I am in need of one, as mine was missing when I bought my Lesabre.

 

[b4black]

I have one I can let you have. Looks like it's from an '81/82. It might be a slightly smaller ID than a 1979, but I think Buick did that to help spool up with the higher exhaust velocity. '83 up pipe are the same size, just without the bellows, so it should go well with the tube headers.

Send me an e-mail at b4black@flash.net.

 

[iraceitall]

Email sent! Thanks!!!