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4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 01:09 AM
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4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

I've seen a few front mount turbo kits for sale on tech and was wondering if the 3rd gen and 4th gen k-member are about the same? I see kits with the basic truck manifold hot-side and was wondering if it will clear everything in my '85 as the kit would in the 4th gen?
So basically if I was to buy the 4th gen turbo kit on ebay, would it fit in my engine compartment? lol. Thanks for any input
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 02:04 AM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

i was thinkin the same thing but think it wont fit cause the power steering box.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:23 AM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

Easyiezt way is to use truck manifolds with Flanges cut off and welding V-bands on, then building your own hot pipes
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

Yeah I curious if it would work. I just might have a shop custom make one. But I'm sure it will be more $$$
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Old May 29, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

Anyone ever find out if it would work with little mods?
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Old May 29, 2015 | 11:30 PM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

Anything can be made to work..is it worth trying ..not in this application.Your much better off having it made by a reputable shop.I dont regret going this route at all and it wasnt all that expensive.I did the cold side myself.
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Old May 30, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

Thanks I'm going to look into it to see what they will charge. I took a look at yours those welds look like they should have been expensive so if they wasn't you got a great deal!
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Old May 30, 2015 | 12:48 AM
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Re: 4th gen turbo kit work on a 3rd gen?

trust me i was impressed with my hotside kit. Just shopped around and found a guy that was super cool and appreciated what I wanted and wanted to challenge himself and showcase his work with my car.We made a deal..He did amazing work and took a billion pics and I refer as many ppl to him as I can and he gave me a good price.I even tipped!
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