help! sr20 turbo elbow rubbing on steering shaft!!?? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 03:45 PM

From what ive heard... a lot of turbo elbows are Molds for RHD sr20det's .. so
if you look the elbow is fucking close to the steering shaft.. it doesnt always rub but at times when turning i can feel it and its not pleasant.. thinking on removing it heating it up and hammering the shit out of it? would that make it lose exesive power? i called Godspeed and they said theirs rubs too??? I dont wanna have to spend $300 on a fkn greddy elbow but i will if I need to just want Zilvias opinion n yes i did do sum research. is there another cheaper brand that might work? thanks peeps

turbo is an 18G sr20 from an s13 "blacktop
any help would be appreciated.. thanks

towlie · 04-15-2012, 03:51 PM

take a BFH to it.

Or just buy some cheap Megan elbow.

even more dealz:

http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...gory_Code=DNPP

PBM is much better but this would solve your problem

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 03:52 PM

notice the pipe on the left almost looks like it BENDS out to touch the steering shaft... compared the the greddy being straight ..

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by towlie

take a BFH to it.

Or just buy some cheap Megan elbow.

here:

Megan Racing KYO SR20DET Exhaust Turbo Outlet Elbow

WOW megan how did i not think of that ..$120!! STEAL!!! looks pretty identical shape to greddy in the way that the pipe doesnt bent stupidly.. thanks brotha

towlie · 04-15-2012, 03:55 PM

yeah lol u caught my edit. GL

Corbic · 04-15-2012, 03:59 PM

You can't use a divided elbow in a USD car. You have to use a solid on.

My swap came with a Topspeed divided unit like the OP's picture, rubbed crazy, so I swapped in a Tomei.

Look around a Tomei will be $130 of so, why waste money on a Megan/ISIS when you can mad-rep some JDM shit for $15 more.

The Cobra from PBM is your best bet, but it's $320. It tucks the pipe and includes a center pipe.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-15-2012, 04:32 PM

Slap the stock one on...problem solved!!!

leung · 04-15-2012, 05:10 PM

The style you have (hks) only works for rhd.

peepee240 · 04-15-2012, 05:14 PM

sorry new to this but how can i post up pics like this and start a thread?

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbic

You can't use a divided elbow in a USD car. You have to use a solid on.

My swap came with a Topspeed divided unit like the OP's picture, rubbed crazy, so I swapped in a Tomei.

Look around a Tomei will be $130 of so, why waste money on a Megan/ISIS when you can mad-rep some JDM shit for $15 more.

The Cobra from PBM is your best bet, but it's $320. It tucks the pipe and includes a center pipe.

I can't agree more... Cheapest i found a Tomei elbow is $165.. beats the hell out of a Greddy or a Cobra for twice the price.. def don't wanna get Megan. i dont know.. I guess i just heard their suspension sucks.. their exhausts arent worth getting so why would their elbows be.. ha where did you see the Tomei

for 130? or was the an estimate guess? man thank God for zilvia.. this shit has been pissing me off for a while now..

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peepee240

sorry new to this but how can i post up pics like this and start a thread?

grab the url of the pic... and use this...

[img]****[/img]
url goes in the ***'s you start a new threat well by clicking on new thread under home. there ya go bud!

Corbic · 04-15-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Cali

I can't agree more... Cheapest i found a Tomei elbow is $165.. beats the hell out of a Greddy or a Cobra for twice the price.. def don't wanna get Megan. i dont know.. I guess i just heard their suspension sucks.. their exhausts arent worth getting so why would their elbows be.. ha where did you see the Tomei

for 130? or was the an estimate guess? man thank God for zilvia.. this shit has been pissing me off for a while now..

Thats what I paid about a year or two ago. One of our vendors had a few listed.

Corbic · 04-15-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Cali

grab the url of the pic... and use this...

[img]****[/img]
url goes in the ***'s you start a new threat well by clicking on new thread under home. there ya go bud!

Why are you helping him. If he don't know, he clearly did not ready any of the forum instructions or guidelines, meaning he prolly doesn't have anything to contribute.

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Slap the stock one on...problem solved!!!

thats no fun!!! Tomei sounds like an amazing idea ~!

that would be the cheap way tho you ARE RIGHT!

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbic

Why are you helping him. If he don't know, he clearly did not ready any of the forum instructions or guidelines, meaning he prolly doesn't have anything to contribute.

lol... guess I got in a really good mood from you peep's help.. ahh alright we'll give him the NOOb face..

haha

Pinggg · 04-15-2012, 06:41 PM

ISIS also makes them, they are price quite well since your getting a awesome warranty with it so if anything happens Ken/BG @ Enjuku will take care of you!

ISIS true 3in' elbow
*ISIS 3" Turbine Outlet O2 Housing - Nissan SR20DET S13/S14 - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

Corbic · 04-15-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinggg

ISIS also makes them, they are price quite well since your getting a awesome warranty with it so if anything happens Ken/BG @ Enjuku will take care of you!

ISIS true 3in' elbow
*ISIS 3" Turbine Outlet O2 Housing - Nissan SR20DET S13/S14 - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

An extra $30 gets the Tomei right off their webpage.

TOMEI EXPREME Turbine Outlet Pipe - Nissan SR20DET - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

If you ever sell it, I'm sure you'd get a better return on the Tomei.

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbic

An extra $30 gets the Tomei right off their webpage.

TOMEI EXPREME Turbine Outlet Pipe - Nissan SR20DET - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

If you ever sell it, I'm sure you'd get a better return on the Tomei.

getting it right now... however i see it only comes with the gasket n bolts for the downpipe?? im missing 4 of the 5 other bolts -.- and the gasket.. FML any ideas on thaT? gasket easy find.. any1 know the actual bolt size ? dont wanna have to take it off to see rather order it and slap it on

Corbic · 04-15-2012, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Cali

getting it right now... however i see it only comes with the gasket n bolts for the downpipe?? im missing 4 of the 5 other bolts -.- and the gasket.. FML any ideas on thaT? gasket easy find.. any1 know the actual bolt size ? dont wanna have to take it off to see rather order it and slap it on

Check around Enjuku for a turbo side gasket. Your existing turbo should have studs and just reuse the nuts holding your current down pipe on.

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbic

Check around Enjuku for a turbo side gasket. Your existing turbo should have studs and just reuse the nuts holding your current down pipe on.

do you guys reccomend a locking plate for the turbo?? might as well?
maybe that was the problem in the first place ?

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 08:22 PM

heard Graphite gaskets are harder to burn out??? or should i stick to metal.

***S14DB*** · 04-15-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240Cali

heard Graphite gaskets are harder to burn out??? or should i stick to metal.

Other way around, They blow out easier. You want the stock metal wrapped gaskets.

leung · 04-15-2012, 08:39 PM

Yes use the locking plates. They came stock for a reason. But thats not the cause to your problem. Its the elbow. OEM and metal gaskets are the best.

*240Cali* · 04-15-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leung

Yes use the locking plates. They came stock for a reason. But thats not the cause to your problem. Its the elbow. OEM and metal gaskets are the best.

all i needed to hear!!! thanks guys. made my day

peepee240 · 04-16-2012, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbic

Why are you helping him. If he don't know, he clearly did not ready any of the forum instructions or guidelines, meaning he prolly doesn't have anything to contribute.

damm just try to get some help. no need to be a d***

snafupossum · 04-16-2012, 06:19 PM

I have a megan elbow, fits perfectly, but they just gave me random bolts that didnt come any where near fitting. only things that where the right size where the 3 turbo to elbow studs they included.

*240Cali* · 04-16-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snafupossum

I have a megan elbow, fits perfectly, but they just gave me random bolts that didnt come any where near fitting. only things that where the right size where the 3 turbo to elbow studs they included.

aww ordered the Tomei already lol... my God, is that your supermade Kouki?

04-15-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
240Cali Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,724 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	help! sr20 turbo elbow rubbing on steering shaft!!?? From what ive heard... a lot of turbo elbows are Molds for RHD sr20det's .. so if you look the elbow is fucking close to the steering shaft.. it doesnt always rub but at times when turning i can feel it and its not pleasant.. thinking on removing it heating it up and hammering the shit out of it? would that make it lose exesive power? i called Godspeed and they said theirs rubs too??? I dont wanna have to spend $300 on a fkn greddy elbow but i will if I need to just want Zilvias opinion n yes i did do sum research. is there another cheaper brand that might work? thanks peeps turbo is an 18G sr20 from an s13 "blacktop any help would be appreciated.. thanks __________________

04-15-2012, 03:52 PM	#3
240Cali Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,724 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	notice the pipe on the left almost looks like it BENDS out to touch the steering shaft... compared the the greddy being straight .. __________________

04-15-2012, 04:32 PM	#7
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Slap the stock one on...problem solved!!! __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

04-15-2012, 05:14 PM	#9
peepee240 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: arizona Age: 31 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry new to this but how can i post up pics like this and start a thread? __________________ RB s13

04-15-2012, 08:22 PM	#21
240Cali Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Age: 34 Posts: 1,724 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	heard Graphite gaskets are harder to burn out??? or should i stick to metal. __________________

04-15-2012, 03:51 PM	#2
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	take a BFH to it. Or just buy some cheap Megan elbow. even more dealz: http://www.cxracing.com/mm5/merchant...gory_Code=DNPP PBM is much better but this would solve your problem

04-15-2012, 03:55 PM	#5
towlie Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific NorthWest Posts: 2,500 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	yeah lol u caught my edit. GL

04-15-2012, 03:59 PM	#6
Corbic Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Age: 40 Posts: 8,225 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You can't use a divided elbow in a USD car. You have to use a solid on. My swap came with a Topspeed divided unit like the OP's picture, rubbed crazy, so I swapped in a Tomei. Look around a Tomei will be $130 of so, why waste money on a Megan/ISIS when you can mad-rep some JDM shit for $15 more. The Cobra from PBM is your best bet, but it's $320. It tucks the pipe and includes a center pipe.

04-15-2012, 05:10 PM	#8
leung Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC - HK Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	The style you have (hks) only works for rhd.

04-15-2012, 06:41 PM	#16
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 30 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	ISIS also makes them, they are price quite well since your getting a awesome warranty with it so if anything happens Ken/BG @ Enjuku will take care of you! ISIS true 3in' elbow *ISIS 3" Turbine Outlet O2 Housing - Nissan SR20DET S13/S14 - Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC

04-15-2012, 08:39 PM	#23
leung Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC - HK Posts: 1,234 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Yes use the locking plates. They came stock for a reason. But thats not the cause to your problem. Its the elbow. OEM and metal gaskets are the best.

04-16-2012, 06:19 PM	#26
snafupossum Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: houston, tx Age: 34 Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have a megan elbow, fits perfectly, but they just gave me random bolts that didnt come any where near fitting. only things that where the right size where the 3 turbo to elbow studs they included. __________________