hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
505 is Rich, try the 626 seals that is probably where your vac leak is from.
Yeah man! Good luck! I didn't use any gaskets between the mani/turbo/downpipe. Just some copper rtv. So far so good.Got 90% of the parts in today!
Just waiting on the T25 Turbo to Manifold gasket and then ill be able to start my turbo build!
Well that and then sending the pan to get the fitting welded haha.
Nice! Having the bung welded where the stock return is the ideal configuration. Having the bung on the oil pan as high as possible is okay but you can risk the chance of blocking the oil return flow and blowing the seals on the turbo
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Yes, front of the pan. I think you'll be fine. Are the stock turbo feed lines restricted at all? If not can it be to decrease the amount flowing through the drain.Im very aware of this, which is why im making sure (like you noted) to be as high up as possible on the pan. I would take the MBSP off, but given my lack of comfort with trying to pry the tranny away from the engine to get those two specific bolts, ive just decided to take the risk.
I should be fine as far as i know, since this isn't a track car, but does the ocassional AutoX.
Oh, also, just to be sure. The oil return goes on the front of the block correct?
Yes, front of the pan. I think you'll be fine. Are the stock turbo feed lines restricted at all? If not can it be to decrease the amount flowing through the drain.
I'm almost certain the stock line is restricted at the inlet. All DBB turbos need restrictors
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Sorry to hear that, bummer. Better safe than sorry though.Welp, turbo has been delayed for an unknown amount of time.
Tracking on that important manifold to turbo gasket says its "Delayed" with no estimated arrival time or info on where it is..
On top of that, the person who was going to weld my pan originally said he would today, and he informed me this morning that he had another project that was taking longer than anticipated so he couldnt do it until after.
I have to be back at school on Sunday, so I guess this will wait until summer.