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February 24, 2008, 02:03:01 pm

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« on: February 24, 2008, 02:03:01 pm »
can a k14 compressor housing be rotated so the outlet points down instead of up?

This might make plumbing my front mounted intercooler off a Volvo easier if the pipework could run round the timing belt covers instead of over it.

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Reply #1February 25, 2008, 07:30:05 am

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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2008, 07:30:05 am »
are you using an internal wastegate?  the bracket holding the actuator uses the same bolts as the scroll, so when you spin it, it may not line up.
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Reply #2February 25, 2008, 12:12:53 pm

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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2008, 12:12:53 pm »
Are all K14s the same?
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Reply #3February 25, 2008, 01:10:37 pm

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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2008, 01:10:37 pm »
I've never seen one that looked different construction wise if that's what you mean. Someone said the 1.9 was bigger than the 1.6 version though. Probably a different AR
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Reply #4February 25, 2008, 05:12:49 pm

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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 05:12:49 pm »
There is also the watercooled one too right?
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