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I did a little searching and came up short....I am dropping a SVO 2.3T into my 88 Ranger this spring and have a few questions about fitment.
I planned to use the factory turbo manifold with a set of the flip flanges, but I'm concerned about clearance between the turbo and alternator with the accessory drive that I currently have.
My two questions are:
1) Does anyone have pictures of a flipped manifold with a bolt on 3G alternator setup?
B) Does the factory turbo manifold setup clear a non AC HVAC box as is?
Currently I am using a 94ish? alternator bracket that puts a 3G alternator on the passenger side. I figure I will need to reroute heater hoses and the alternator harness, but Id like to keep this style alternator mount/tensioner if possible.
I'd like to avoid using a tubular header as they typically warp, crack, and/or leak.
I planned to use the factory turbo manifold with a set of the flip flanges, but I'm concerned about clearance between the turbo and alternator with the accessory drive that I currently have.
My two questions are:
1) Does anyone have pictures of a flipped manifold with a bolt on 3G alternator setup?
B) Does the factory turbo manifold setup clear a non AC HVAC box as is?
Currently I am using a 94ish? alternator bracket that puts a 3G alternator on the passenger side. I figure I will need to reroute heater hoses and the alternator harness, but Id like to keep this style alternator mount/tensioner if possible.
I'd like to avoid using a tubular header as they typically warp, crack, and/or leak.
