OUBob Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Did a quick search, I was hoping to find a documented thread... How do I orient the compressor side housing? I assume I need to get this perfect. Thanks! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starionesir Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Turbo's can be clocked in any direction. Of course you want it back to OEM as it needs to be able to hook back up to the factory TMIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 With the issues that people have on the intercooler end tanks cracking or pulling apart from the cores, you probably want to align that as best you can. You could tighten the screws finger tight first, put the turbo on the up-pipe with a couple of nuts to locate it. Then install the intercooler into the TB hose and adjust the compressor cover angle so it best meets the intercooler flange. That way you put the least stress on things. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUBob Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 With the issues that people have on the intercooler end tanks cracking or pulling apart from the cores, you probably want to align that as best you can. You could tighten the screws finger tight first, put the turbo on the up-pipe with a couple of nuts to locate it. Then install the intercooler into the TB hose and adjust the compressor cover angle so it best meets the intercooler flange. That way you put the least stress on things. This is what I ended up doing, I scored the back of the chra plate and compressor housing after a dry fit, took the turbo off and sealed up the compressor housing. Everything seemed to line up well. Thanks for the confirmation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 You loosen the bolts holding the clamps on the housing and rotate the housing as needed. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=vf40+turbo&id=A4158B55C63B5797FBFFFC906A505FE94DB5BF28&FORM=IQFRBA&adlt=strict 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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