aluminum sheet metal intake manifold question
#1
aluminum sheet metal intake manifold question
I've got the dimensions and such drawn up for my intake manifold. Just cant decide what thickness aluminum sheet to buy?
anyone have a standard thickness they like to use that's not too weak or hard to weld with?
I do know that for the throttle body adapter I'm going to use at least 3/8" thick plate so I can thread for the t-body, but other than that I really have no clue
anyone have a standard thickness they like to use that's not too weak or hard to weld with?
I do know that for the throttle body adapter I'm going to use at least 3/8" thick plate so I can thread for the t-body, but other than that I really have no clue
#3
Re:aluminum sheet metal intake manifold question
I know it's harder to weld. I've got a really good local welder that does cheap work. I'm just going to cut/shape the pieces and have him weld it together for me (mainly cause I'm lazy also )
anyway, no, I don't want to be gangster with it. simple smooth alum sheet will do for me. I'm a simple man
anyway, no, I don't want to be gangster with it. simple smooth alum sheet will do for me. I'm a simple man
#7
Re:aluminum sheet metal intake manifold question
Originally Posted by stackz
yeah, I was thinking 1/4" was probably going to be my best bet for it. the runners on the lower intake I'm going to mate to it are just about 3/8"...
#8
Re:aluminum sheet metal intake manifold question
I want to try something similar, using 4 inch ID aluminum piping with one end closed off by a plate and the other end with a TB mount, i'll probably get a big 60mm TB from a domestic of some sort. and offcourse custom runners and fuel rail mount.