Tucked up nicely, lots of ground clearance 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

Factory VW mount system with flex pads, mated to my homestyle hangers. Note the horror-show U-bolt weld vs the later pipe weld... Learning curve illustrated. 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

Turbo connector flange mated to wastegate. Copper gasket & nuts. 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

All mounted up 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

Some additional engine clearance courtesy of a 5-lb hammer 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

After 5 sections, I had gotten much better. Really helped to have it in the bright sunlight so I could see something through the welding helmet. 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

First weld with pipes off the vehicle... a little better. Beauty pipes, eh? 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012

2.5" stainless pre-made mandrel bends, a flexy pipe, and a Magnaflow muffler. Turbo flange from Ebay. Made the U-bolt and hangers. Sloppy first welds and tacks made under the van when setting it up. 

Taken: Apr 13, 2012