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Anyone use Ball/socket flanges instead of Vbands pre-turbo?

Discussion in 'Turbo Tech Questions' started by Forcefed86, Apr 19, 2016.

  1. Forcefed86

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    Nov 24, 2005
    [HR][/HR]Getting ready to build another turbo kit and a buddy has several of these laying around for free. I'm tempted to use them, but curious if anyone else has used them pre turbo with success?





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    Forcefed86, Apr 19, 2016
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  2. M&M Turbochargers

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    Jan 31, 2011
    id try it.. may have to use a little sealant but sould be minimal at best,,
    i think guys like to use those instead of the 3 bolt header flanges
     
    M&M Turbochargers, Apr 19, 2016
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  3. Mike86Stang

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    Dec 21, 2011
    I did, worked perfectly fine.

    BTW.... If you have a couple 2" couplers to spare I could use a few lol.:cheers:
     
    Mike86Stang, Apr 19, 2016
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  4. luckythirteen13

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    May 7, 2006
    i used to have an 07 f150 with a rear mount turbo. the header to y pipe used a ball flange on each side and i never hand any issues
     
    luckythirteen13, Apr 21, 2016
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  5. roozterdvx

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    Jun 24, 2005
    used them years ago...

    worked fine but had some carbon tracks showing some slight exhaust leakage.
    maybe smear some high temp copper rtv on them to help seal
     
    roozterdvx, May 5, 2016
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