BMC Clearance problems

[GODCHSR]

The HX 35 turbo and treadstone manifold are not clearing the BMC. I am getting frustrated and have at least an inch to go before it clears let alone gives room for a blanket or shield.

SO I'm thinking drastic now... help me.

Can I permenantly tilt the engine approx 3 or 4 degrees C-Clockwise? I'm not sure if there's a reason why this is bad???

If it is bad, then I could sell it for something smaller OR buy a manifold that relocates the turbo.

[m_wolfenden]

is your brake booster an auto one? those are larger than the manual ones, also you could move your brake system to the trunk...ive seen a setup where they had a clutch master where the brake booster and bmc were and then put the assembly in the trunk....its was on a s13 v8 build it might be somewhere on nico still

[GODCHSR]

I have a 5 spd. Not really wanting to do that much rerouting to the trunk.

[Romeo_rus]

just get another manifold... I'm thinking about too... gonna make my own

[EODguy036]

idk how much clearance it would give you but you can lower the motor 3/4 of an inch safly. you can make your own drackets or xcessive makes them. http://www.xcessivemanufacturi...tep=4

[WDRacing]

Can you flip the treadstone and go bottom mount?

Those type of manifolds have always had issues with clearance. I believe they are designed for an on-center turbine housing.

Some people have had success with the hockey puck method. Insert a puck between the motor mounts. That should give about an inch of added clearance. My car has ABS, does yours? If so that's why nothing fits. I had issues with the older top mount ebay mani and the rev hard which is what treadstone is.

Screw mounting crap in the trunk Unless it's propane that is

WD

[GODCHSR]

The angle of the treadstone (if upside down) would send the turbo into the wheel well. But yeah I thought the same thing.

I am gonna experiment today with lowering the motor.
Modified by GODCHSR at 7:38 AM 4/3/2010

[GODCHSR]

Noluck.. turbo is simply too big for the manifold.

So I'm going to start looking around for a forward flange T3 or I'll just go ahead and get a custom kit.

[EODguy036]

pics? a new manifold may be your best bet.

[WDRacing]

JGS FTW bro

[GODCHSR]

Here's the pics in my new for sale ad. lolhttp://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=487151