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Originally Posted by blackonorange Why'd they take the engine out Most Twin turbo builds are done that way.

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Old 12-13-2012, 07:16 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why'd they take the engine out

Most Twin turbo builds are done that way.
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Old 12-14-2012, 07:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Most Twin turbo builds are done that way.
I thought Sam was sayin they always leave it in the car ...
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I thought Sam was sayin they always leave it in the car ...
For the SC yes, for the TT no.
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For the SC yes, for the TT no.
actually according to Sam they typically leave the engine in for the TT kit, we discussed it when I did my own install.
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actually according to Sam they typically leave the engine in for the TT kit, we discussed it when I did my own install.
Seemed alot eaiser going drop the engine route as the new clutch was going in also. The mechanic also said he did a 350z with no engine drop and it was a pain in the ***
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actually according to Sam they typically leave the engine in for the TT kit, we discussed it when I did my own install.
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actually according to Sam they typically leave the engine in for the TT kit, we discussed it when I did my own install.
That is interesting as every shop I have talk to drops the motor for ease.
Though the kit is designed for the engine to be left in and installed, there is even a DIY on the forum of it.
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super tight fit between left side turbo and starter
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Day 3 pics

manifolds are on,working on turbos to fit nicely
wow not much room,wouldnt want the motor in car at this point
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super tight fit between left side turbo and starter
haha yeah, imagine how I felt when I forgot to re-install the starter prior to installing the turbo with the engine in the car. protip: remove the solenoid, install starter, install solenoid.
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That is interesting as every shop I have talk to drops the motor for ease.
Though the kit is designed for the engine to be left in and installed, there is even a DIY on the forum of it.
it's definitely easier, i wouldn't recommend doing it with the engine in. one of the most frustrating things i've done mechanically
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