It is an amazing job to do .... everyone has war stories about doing this. I have done several.

The last one I finally used a grinder (OK bad mechanic) and created a little cut-away to have the one tube be able to clear the other.

Regarding your question: "Does the lower tube rest towards the top or bottom postition when it is installed?" As I recall, the lower tube rests towards the block, the upper is coming fromt he turbo.

Does this help?!?

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