A little bit of a progress update. All the exhaust manifold welding is compete. I do have to remove one of the v-band flanges and re-weld after I machine flanges and install gaskets. I realized this would be a problem on final fitment late last week. I also have to add some sensor ports.
This is the EBV valve and flange for LP turbo. I cut the EBV valve down shorter on one end just to make things as compact as possible. The big tab on one end of the LP turbo flange will be one of my mounting points.
This is the modified HP hot-side. Very happy with how this turned out. Welds on casting went really well. Housing was preheated to 550F, held above 550F for welding; post heating was also continued.
Picture of the beautiful HP compressor wheel
Test fitting manifold parts and full HP turbo assembly. Clearance over valve cover and injector lines looks perfect. Removed clocking pin from compressor backing plate (this was also done on hot-side) and have arrived at a good angle. I will weld a nipple onto the compressor housing. I am also thinking I will add an RPM sensor to the HP compressor housing.
LP installed. Compressor housing still needs to be rotated. I am very happy with fitment. It does not interfere with the rear door at all. There is good height and angle to accommodate a gravity drain back to oil sump! There is good position for the custom motor mount/turbo mount bracket.