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2010-06-13 02:44:51
#1
Excited! 2871R Finally!
Well, after a bunch of issues at the beginning w/the 2871R we had to put the T25 on. After those issues got sorted out, finally in the process of putting the 2871R back on. Almost done! Had to grind quite a bit of the block and general stuck bolt/hard to reach stuff. Hopefully be done tomorrow. The T25 was fun, but I need more booosst!

-G

p.s. Who do I talk to about joining the secret 2871R club? hehe
2010-06-14 00:17:40
#2
man i can't wait to get one, hell i can't wait to get my swap done period.
2010-06-14 00:22:56
#3
Hooray! Have fun I'm gonna miss the SR boost days, but only for a little while.
2010-06-14 13:10:35
#4
!!!! Trying to get a 2871R to fit w/an Avenir manifold requires a SERIOUS amount of grinding. There's about 3 spots you have to grind. Just when you think you've ground it enough, you fit the turbo back up, torque down some exhaust manifold bolts and find out it wasn't enough or find a new spot :o

If I had to do this again, I'd definitely get a GTI-R manifold. I've read in the past that the Avenir and GTI-R manifold are similar in design, but I don't think that's true. I think the GTI-R manifold still allows for an easier fit.

-G
2010-06-14 14:29:43
#5
You will love the new turbo, I was so impressed by it's performance at 18lbs of boost.
2010-06-14 18:25:38
#6
it fits much better with a gtir manifold but you still have to do some grinding.
2010-06-14 19:19:53
#7
Originally Posted by cortrim1
it fits much better with a gtir manifold but you still have to do some grinding.


yes, but very minimal grinding, had my spot grinded in less then a minute
2010-06-14 19:22:15
#8
Isn't the bluebird manifold the one with the most clearance for this sort of thing? Puts the turbo more toward the radiator?
2010-06-14 19:27:47
#9
Na Ben. It goes Bluebird is the worst to fit. Then the Avenir is better. Then the GTir Manny is the best. But it also puts the turbo at a wierd angle compared to the other two.
2010-06-14 19:33:40
#10
they all suck

congratz on the upgrade.
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