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I do completely agree that the pass side exhaust manifold is a huge pain. I had more trouble getting it on that off, but both combined took probably as long as the rest of the install. If you can lift the motor, even an inch or so it would help.
I agree with some of what you said, but not all of it is as definitive as you make it sound. head studs are a nice to do but not required. It isnt as simple as lifting the heads and putting new gaskets and studs on. you have to pull all the injector lines for one and two, if you are pulling...
It is just a rubber line from the blow off diaphragm to the outlet of the turbo. It is how i bought it and it doesnt really do much. I will probably switch it to a turbo master sometime in the near future so it actually limits boost.
Nope sorry. There is about 6" of snow outside right now. The passenger side is stock 6.5l exhaust manifold. Google search and you should be able to find it.
Dont have a part number for passenger side because mine was in the exhaust manifold. The passenger side exhaust manifold it larger that the stock driver side. If you leave the driver side stock you will have to either fab or have fabbed a "custom" crossover. What i did as a temp fix was get...
My understanding about the compressor wheel is you only need to replace it if it is pitted or damaged, otherwise that looks like it is everything that i had in the kit i got. Mine is a Holset HX35 though. I would just say look around to see if there is any other place that sells them. I...
I did the upgrade back in September. You will need to make some decisions:
Oil drain location
CDRV connections
Turbo exhaust routing
Get an EGT and boost gauge if you aren't going to do head studs
Be careful with getting the old exhaust manifold bolts off, i sprayed mine 1-2 times per day...
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