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anyone have k04`s sitting around can u check to see if yours has a lip right above the exhaust wheel

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Old 08-29-2006, 05:22 PM
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Default anyone have k04`s sitting around can u check to see if yours has a lip right above the exhaust wheel

is that common?is it there for a reason or can i grind that down?
Old 08-29-2006, 05:29 PM
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don't touch it.
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Default that lip pertruding in the path of the air flow doesnt hinder it?why is it their ,jacob?.....

that has to cause turbulance that cant be any good when your trying to get the air out as fast as possible.
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i'd imagine it helps stop turbulence between the turbine flow and the wastegate flow
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Default noo not that ,its on the inside of that divider right by the exhaust wheel,you cant see it.....

you have to touch it ,its inside by the wheel
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Default it seems as if the housing shifted when being cast,like the housing was two peices that were not...

connected right causing a lip right by the exhaust wheel.
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i got ya - i have a set sitting around i can check when i get home from work tonight
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it's normal man, don't worry
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