Originally Posted by llewellyn

Just for future reference for anyone installing a downpipe - The 2 studs where the lower bracket on the downpipe connect are actually mounted on a bracket on the engine themselves. If you're having trouble getting the top flange over all 3 studs on the turbo because you are hitting the 2 lower studs, just loosen those brackets and you won't have to re-shape the bracket on the downpipe.