Wagner RS2 EVO exhaust manifold K26 to T3 flange convert?

[Bram]

Hi,

I have tried to search on the web for T3 and K26 flange designs and measurements, but I fail to find K26 flange designs.....

Basicly what I would like to know if it's possible to rework my Wagner EVO EM from K26 into a T3 version for a Comptech turbo, or do I get in trouble because of different stud hole distance between T3 and K26?

On the pictures of the Wagner site it seems like these stud hole distances differ between T3 and K26.

[Jamo]

On the forum if you search

[UrS4boy]

I remember asking Carsten Wagner about this. His EM flange was designed to work for both turbos. Because the T3 inlet is larger you can convert a K26 EVO EM to a T3 application but not a T3 EVO EM to K26, through machining. I do remember him saying that drilling and tapping the new T3 stud threads will be difficult for the public because the metal in the EM (and flange) is very hard.

I sure Lupo911 (Carsten) will confirm/deny my memory.

[Jamo]

Alternative, I'm sure you could get one that is K26 to T3

http://www.034motorsport.com/product...ducts_id=18191

[Bart76]

Vraag Smartie eens Bram, hij heeft ook een T3 flens op zijn uitlaatspruitstuk bezet voor zijn 3071.

[porkkis]

If you mean CompTurbo (comptech you said), they can also provide turbos with K26 housings.

[Bram]

Thanks Jamo. Together with my Garret T3 flange specifications I now see that it is not possible to convert my Wagner K26 EM into a T3 version. The distance between the holes of the studs on the K26 and T3 flange do not match. The studs on a T3 flange stand much wider in height and width.

[Bram]

If you mean CompTurbo (comptech you said), they can also provide turbos with K26 housings.

ow, ok i did not know that. yes ComTurbo is the name I was looking for. I am still very much interested in the CT355 from them, but look for ways to save some cost on the renewal of my EM. I definatively want to have everything T3 when switching to a new turbo. It gives me more turbo choices and better flow as well.

Cheers!

[Lupo911]

Hi,

I have tried to search on the web for T3 and K26 flange designs and measurements, but I fail to find K26 flange designs.....

Basicly what I would like to know if it's possible to rework my Wagner EVO EM from K26 into a T3 version for a Comptech turbo, or do I get in trouble because of different stud hole distance between T3 and K26?

On the pictures of the Wagner site it seems like these stud hole distances differ between T3 and K26.

Hello Bram,

thats not easy, because your will have an Overlay of the Bolt pattern, as you can see in the Picture. Only choice would be to weld the Holes and redrill new ones...
If you want to go to T3 Flange, i would sell the Manifold with 3K Flange and buy a new one with T3 Flange... No Headache, no Pain in the Butt at all. Just my 3 cents...

[Bram]

Hi Carsten, yes that was the same thought I had after consulting this forum and comparing the 2 types of flanges.

I will for sure not do all that trouble with welding, drilling and porting the K26 hole to T3. Too much work for me in my little garage

[Lupo911]

i think thats maybe interesting...

following Pictures are showing the Flowpath of our RS2 Evo Manifold, i am showing both 3K and T3 Flange

its a good view how our Manifold looks inside...