Installing K27/8 mods
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Hey Guys,
So I have decided to upgrade the Turbo on my 89 951 from the k26/8 to the k27/8.
What fitment mods do I need?
I spent a couple hours searching to no avail.
I believe I need to extend the water line to the temp sensor and what else?
So I have decided to upgrade the Turbo on my 89 951 from the k26/8 to the k27/8.
What fitment mods do I need?
I spent a couple hours searching to no avail.
I believe I need to extend the water line to the temp sensor and what else?
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The K27/8 is a direct bolt in all you need:
New Gaskets and O-Rings
Extend (Modify) the water line
Different size opening at the j-boot, 2.75 I believe vs standard 2
That's it, at the very worst you may need to adjust the bolts under the throttle body, for clearance since the housing size is similar to a T04e
http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/TBSCREW.html
New Gaskets and O-Rings
Extend (Modify) the water line
Different size opening at the j-boot, 2.75 I believe vs standard 2
That's it, at the very worst you may need to adjust the bolts under the throttle body, for clearance since the housing size is similar to a T04e
http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/TBSCREW.html
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The K27/8 is a direct bolt in all you need:
New Gaskets and O-Rings
Extend (Modify) the water line
Different size opening at the j-boot, 2.75 I believe vs standard 2
That's it, at the very worst you may need to adjust the bolts under the throttle body, for clearance since the housing size is similar to a T04e
http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/TBSCREW.html
New Gaskets and O-Rings
Extend (Modify) the water line
Different size opening at the j-boot, 2.75 I believe vs standard 2
That's it, at the very worst you may need to adjust the bolts under the throttle body, for clearance since the housing size is similar to a T04e
http://www.lindseyracing.com/LR/Parts/TBSCREW.html
So what is the best way to extend the water line?
With the J boot opening, do I drill it out to the larger spec?
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Jeffrey, I will give you a call tomorrow and we can chat about this in more detail, but the others have done a good job of covering the basics here and it really isnt a hard swap. It does basically bolt on, you will need to purchase a new rubber J boot from Lindsey racing unless you are planning on jumping to the M tune at the same time, since I believe Josh can/will send you a 2.75 inch inlet boot. Ask him about that.
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Jeffrey, I will give you a call tomorrow and we can chat about this in more detail, but the others have done a good job of covering the basics here and it really isnt a hard swap. It does basically bolt on, you will need to purchase a new rubber J boot from Lindsey racing unless you are planning on jumping to the M tune at the same time, since I believe Josh can/will send you a 2.75 inch inlet boot. Ask him about that.
He sent me a 4" to 3" reducer for my turbo.
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i just finished putting the k27/8 on. you definitely need the smaller temp sensor. i got mine at autozone. i just massaged the water line to fit. and the bigger j-boot or adapter. i would also suggest replacing the little hose between turbo water pump and turbo. mine just started leaking and doing a crank case breather setup that lindsey sells. im now having to do it. hope it helps
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i just finished putting the k27/8 on. you definitely need the smaller temp sensor. i got mine at autozone. i just massaged the water line to fit. and the bigger j-boot or adapter. i would also suggest replacing the little hose between turbo water pump and turbo. mine just started leaking and doing a crank case breather setup that lindsey sells. im now having to do it. hope it helps
Do you have a part number for the shorter temp sensor?
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72.95 ouch
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That is the 1 bought today $49.99