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Damn, at $370 more than the late 99 up pipes, ya gotta wonder if it's not just better to do a whole e99- late 99 swap. You can get a used turbo and rebuild kit for about the difference, then a used pedestal for another $50 or so. I'd look at both sides, or just spend $10 for 2 new donuts. You can gt them at NAPA, Chevy uses them for smallblock exahaust too.
A set of t4 up pipes and a s366 66/74 .91 charger can be had for about 1100 and just mod your ic pipes. Same amount of work as a L99 swap and you could just about pay for the material to mod your ic pipes and intake boot for what you can sell the stock spider for. All you move to a better much stouter Turbo.
Personally on an Early rig I wouldn't do it either, either convert to late or T4 setup, or...
Your pretty handy fabrication wise aren't you? I think I have seen some of your work, you could always install bellows into your existing up pipes, your self too. the bellows are around $25 or so. It's a lot of work, and fitment needs attention to detail, but it's more about what your time is worth vs upfront costs.
Personally on an Early rig I wouldn't do it either, either convert to late or T4 setup, or...
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i agree.....go with a t4i turbo like an h2e or a qssb....better turbo thats moddable and rebuildable.....get a custom mount from irate or carson stauffer....DO NOT buy the hypermax kit....