ok so i have a 10.5 hotside on the way and i am also installing a megan manifold and a o2 housing with it. i figured it would be best to do them all at the same time. so i have seen superhatch on here do it with no problems , i wanted to know who else has dont it and any tips/advice. i wasnt planning on taking out the radiator but i will if i have to. also what did u guys use to seperate the hotside from the turbo? please help me so i dont f anything up.

 

bump

 

pleaseeeeeeee

 

Take everything out as a whole (02/turbo/mani.) and unbolt it outside the car. Just make sure to lube up the nuts/bolts prior to removal. And have extra nuts/bolts when putting everything back together. Don't ask me the size because I don't remember. The hardware that comes w/ the mani./02 is decent, but I would up buying new hardware.

 

Also wait more than 30 min. to keep bumping your post., most people are at work now

 

now i wanted to do the whole setup without taking the turbo out and draining the oil. i have seen it done on here b4.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=132695

Good write up on 10.5 install.

 

I changed out the mani and left my Koyo radiator in. Now I have a few bent fins. So take my advice is to remove the raidator and fan. It is easy and will give you much more room, expecially when tring to remove the hotside's heat shield. I would leave the turbo inplace just my $00.02

 

The thing that game me the most problems was the heat shield...its a ***** to get outta there. I ended up cutting the bottom of it so that I could slide it out around the 02 sensor. Other than that....everything was pretty easy....to seperate the hotside from the turbo......after I took off the clamp, which required tapping on either side of it with a hammer and screwdriver, I lightly tapped on the hotside of the turbo with a hammer and it easily came apart.

 

Do whatever you want but you are asking a question so I will answer you.

Take everything out including the radiator it will make your life much easier.

I have done it over 15 times so I know what i am talking about.

good luck

 

how hard is taking the radiator out? does it lift from the top or does it have to come out from the bottom? also is there a specific coolant to use to fill it back up with ? just go to the dealership and get it from there or can i get it from pepboys?

 

Just leave the radiator in........its easy enough........You just have to be a little more careful

 

thats what i like to hear, but how do i get the o2 housing heat sheild off with the radiator still in?

 

if timeis not an issue, just take the radiator out. Its not a big deal. It will be worth the extra time spent. You can do it without taking out the radiator, but just take your time and all will go well...

 

very very cool, thanks for all the replys. i mostlikly will do the install with a mechanic that i work with. well he used to be a mechanic now he is an engeineer. but he said he will help me for like 30 an hour. so i will let everyone know how the install goes.