First time piecing together a turbo setup- couple of questions

[TimpanogosSlim]

I don't know what to tell you about the tight fit, or whether you can clock the turbo.

if it works but is just, well, tight, maybe you just have to put up with less than ideal.

As for the downpipe, that's why my plan is to arrive at an exhaust shop in a working vehicle with no exhaust system at all, flange in hand, and have it fabricated.

Though i know a guy who basically never got around to having an exhaust system attached to his mk2 jetta. So there's that risk.

[theman53]

The cold side should be able to be clocked. Take a marker and make some lines then clock away. It is pretty simple, should only have to loosen 6 bolts around the housing and get it to slide around.