Sidewinder Bracing
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Here is mine triangulated with rose joint.
The heat off the first runner and weight hanging off is a ticking time bomb regardless of what schedule you use, I've already fixed my manifold.
Also custom cai in pic.
The heat off the first runner and weight hanging off is a ticking time bomb regardless of what schedule you use, I've already fixed my manifold.
Also custom cai in pic.
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From: Los angeles
From what i'm told when making a brace for a turbo manifold you should always use a heim joint to allow for some movement.
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Originally Posted by siadam' timestamp='1445603120' post='23783995
I like what you did there RB, looks good. I've noticed several people going with the helms style joints, is this just for the ease of adjustability, or is there another reason?
The way I see it, the turbo shouldn't move relative to the engine
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From: Northern KY
Originally Posted by riceball777' timestamp='1445640668' post='23784656
[quote name='siadam' timestamp='1445603120' post='23783995']
I like what you did there RB, looks good. I've noticed several people going with the helms style joints, is this just for the ease of adjustability, or is there another reason?
I like what you did there RB, looks good. I've noticed several people going with the helms style joints, is this just for the ease of adjustability, or is there another reason?
The way I see it, the turbo shouldn't move relative to the engine
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When metal (or anything, really) changes temperature it expands/contracts. Thus, some allowance for movement is necessary, though small.
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