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Camryamnesty · 03-01-2006, 12:39 AM

Hey guys i am about to finish gathering my parts for the turbo setup i have to fabricate an adapter to go betwieen turbo and manifold, also with my wastegate flange, and was wondering.... what thickness of metal should i use??? i have some 3/8" sheets, not being used, would this thickness work? or should i just do it the hard expensive way, and have someone else make one for me? (which i dont wana do)

Grayguy · 03-01-2006, 12:45 AM

I would say that 3/8 should be sufficient. But what do I know.

swegyptian · 03-01-2006, 02:18 AM

What manifold and what turbo?

Camryamnesty · 03-01-2006, 11:27 AM

any manifold, and any turbo

Hajoca · 03-01-2006, 11:36 AM

3/8" is plenty thick. the span should be kept to a minimum to be strong.

what material how fatigue resistant (thermal and stress) is it?
and what gasket do you plan on using?