Subject: Turbo Manifold
From: ACRE NL
Date: 3/10/2002, 1:26 PM


Ed Anderson wrote:
Chrissi,

    Can the manifold connection to the block be reversed - Will it
fit such
that the exit pipe points toward to front cover rather than the
flywheel?
My stock 91 can be switched that way and I am curious as whether
this one
can also be switched.

Thanks

Ed Anderson
Ed,


I also have the stock '91 be it cannot be reversed without re-drilling
the mounting holes as they are not symmetric.  also remember that if you
reverse it, then it places the turbo much lower and you will then need a
return oil pump.

Dave Leonard


Dave,

    As best I recall the turbo can not be reversed for the reason you
stated, however, the entire turbo exhaust manifold on my J 91 can be
reversed and once a small bit is ground off one of the exhaust flange to
make room for the tension bolt, it can be place on the block in reverse.
So, if you manifold won't must be different from the one I got on my 91.

Ed Anderson

Are we both talking about the manifold on the left?

Paul Lamar
 
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