PTE downpipe fitment issue

[HighPerformanceTrucks]

Folks,

I'm having difficulty getting the middle section of the downpipe to slip into the upper pipe because it won't clear the frame.

Also, does the turbine and compressor housings need to be reclocked to fit properly? It seems the compressor outlet is at 11 o'clock, compared to the stock turbo at 12 o'clock.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Adam Auerbach
Sy #2419

 

[SY756]

Just make sure that you're putting the right pieces in the right order. That subject came up back in probably April. But, I will agree even with the parts in the correct order I had one hell of a time getting it to clear the frame. Just keep trying. It took me a long time and alot of swearing but I finally got it to clear by about 3/8 of a inch.

I reclocked the compressor housing a little just because it looked like the WG actuator arm was not coming out of the actuator at a perfect 90 degrees. That did help with the hose to the intercooler. But I feel that the stock intercooler hose just isn't quite long enough without pulling it really tight causing a tight 90 degree bend at the outlet of the compressor housing. I wish I had the part number but I found a radiator hose from a ford truck that makes pretty good free flowing bends right where they should be. Hope this helps out some.

 

[4C FED]

Yeah, when I first put mine together I had the piece with the dump on it as the middle piece. Couldn't figure out why in the heck it wouldn't match up with the cat. Then I finally figured out what I was doing wrong.

I think there is a little play in the exhaust housing mounting holes (where the housing bolts to the exhaust manifold).
You might try to loosen those 4 nuts/bolts and push up or down on the DP to see if you can get a little more clearance.

I wound up with about 1/2"-3/4" of frame clearance.

 

[HighPerformanceTrucks]

Okay, thanks you guys for your input. I'll let you know how it goes.

Adam

 

[SY756]

Oh yeah. I am still thinking about doing this. Putting a small dimple in the pipe right where it is close to the frame, not enough to hurt any flow or anything, just give me maybe another 3/8 of an inch. That would about double my clearance. Mine is so close I sometimes wonder if after time with the motor torqueing over the DP might be hitting the frame rubbing a hole in the DP. I suppose if the downpipe was contantly hitting the frame under acceleration it could even cause a false knock situation.

 

[Lynn D. Brown]

PTE DP fit

PTE DP fit

Larry,

If U R torquing over that much w your engine, maybe U should get an engine strap, or go w the Poly engine mounts.

 

[SY756]

Re: PTE DP fit

Re: PTE DP fit

Larry,

If U R torquing over that much w your engine, maybe U should get an engine strap, or go w the Poly engine mounts.

I already have the motor chained down. I would like to put in the Poly mounts but right now I just dont have the time. I'm not for sure if the DP is hitting the frame or not but with only 3/8" or so clearance I was just wanting to be on the safe side.