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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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pedistal question...

if i put a van turbo on can i leave the stock pedistal there and just let the rod operate nothing? i dont want to spend the cash on a new padistal right now.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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You could gut the pedestal and not worry about it.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:23 AM
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it will leak sooner or later...gut it or buy one now..
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 06:08 PM
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if i put a van turbo on can i leave the stock pedistal there and just let the rod operate nothing? i dont want to spend the cash on a new padistal right now.
It's nothig to gut. Just a pair of snapring pliers and a 1/4" tap and plug. Very simple don't even have to drill out the shaft hole.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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i just watched that video.....that looks super easy. can i weld plugs in? its aluminum right?
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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i just watched that video.....that looks super easy. can i weld plugs in? its aluminum right?
I'm sure you could. I work at a welding shop. We weld on molded aluminum like that all the time but it has to be done with heliarc to make sure you have 100% seal.The mig doesnt seem to burn on that type off alum. as well.
 
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