turbo installation ?'s

[turbo buicks]

getting ready to put on a ta49. is there a gasket that goes where the header meets the turbine housing and where the DP elbow meets the turbine housing? also i need to clock the compressor housing, do i just slowly loosen the bolts enough to turn it and tighten them up when i get it turned to the desired angle?

thanks

 

[strikeeagle]

No, yes (assuming the DP is OEM) and yes, loosen the six bolts on the compressor housing to clock it, then retighten. No need to tighten the hell of of 'em either...

 

[UNGN]

Make sure the 3 bolt header flange surface is smooth and leak free. Use a file and/or sharpening stone to ensure this. A leak here can turn a 12 second car into a 15 second car (DON'T ask me how I know)

 

[turbo buicks]

where can i get the gaskets for the turbine housing to DP elbow surface?

 

[UNGN]

Originally posted by turbo buicks
where can i get the gaskets for the turbine housing to DP elbow surface?

You shouldn't need a gasket here. Because there are no studs in the way, its easy to get these surfaces flat. Also, leaks here DO NOT hurt performance in any way.