ex-tyke Graham Creswick Chatham, Ontario, Canada (1165 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 11:17AM Main British Car: 1976 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: timing cover/ oil filter dilemma
I'd also be checking for routing/exhaust clearance up front - rad hose, sway bar and steering rack all want to occupy that same space.
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DiDueColpi Fred Key West coast - Canada (1365 posts) Registered: 05/14/2010 03:06AM Main British Car: I really thought that I'd be an action figure by now! |
Re: timing cover/ oil filter dilemma
I would consider the stock divided outlet iron manifolds as well Paul.
They actually are pretty good. Turbochargers and tubular headers don't usually play well together after a while. |
joe_padavano Joseph Padavano Northern Virginia (157 posts) Registered: 02/15/2010 03:49PM Main British Car: 1962 F-85 Deluxe wagon 215 Olds |
Re: timing cover/ oil filter dilemma
Cut the headers and build them with the correct alignment. Pointing the outlets down and away from the turbos just increases plumbing complexity and creates more opportunities for the exhaust flow to slow down and lose energy before it gets to the turbo. Given the amount of effort you will have in this project, using the wrong headers is kind of silly.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6469 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: timing cover/ oil filter dilemma
I agree that the exhaust should be plumbed as directly as possible to the turbo. One argument is that short and direct plumbing is better than any concerns about tube length and separation, which is probably true for maximum output, but not for economy. Doesn't sound like you care about economy, in which case shorter would be better.
Jim |