Turbo Gasket/Spacer

Davidljones88

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My k04 turbo is getting replaced with a z54. The turbo is too big for the stock gasket. I need an extra 1/4" of space so it can mount up. Any ideas where to buy one?
 

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r3drckt

Goblin Guru
I didn’t have any issues mounting my z57 to the stock ko4 exhaust manifold with the stock gasket. Where is the turbo making contact?
 

Davidljones88

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The turbo appears slightly too big for the space and is rubbing against the manifold. The installer says it needs 1/4" spacer
 

r3drckt

Goblin Guru
Ya remove the heat shield. Maybe that’s where it’s making contact? The z54 uses the same housing as the K04. But I do believe you can still clock the cold side of the turbo which may be what is contacting the manifold.
 
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Scott #321

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No grinding to the turbo or fitting. I just pushed hose down to the v-band clamp the next clamp close to the frame actually secures the hose to the outlet. The Z54 can be clocked to point in the location mine is. From ZZP it points straight into the rear frame tube.
 
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