Since I raised the engine up (see engine riser post), the turbo outlet flange is now contacting the rear engine crossmember. I had 2 helpers hold it in place where it should line up and I taped out where I planned to put the new metal tubes. I plan to cut out the existing metal in-between and reroute across the engine bay while avoiding the engine components.

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To keep the bolted endpieces in place and properly aligned, I bolted the whole cross member down to a piece of wood. This ensures that the bolt holes will line up with the ones on the car after the modifications are complete.

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I bought some tube steel from Home Depot and cut it out to the lengths and angles that I needed (by hand with a hack saw). I marked the alignment of the pieces and taped it onto the frame using Gorilla Tape. I think it's gonna be strong enough like this so I am just going to throw it back on the car and call it done. KIDDING! I am going to take it over to my uncles house and weld it up. Come on guys, you didn't honestly believe that I would do that, right?!

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