How to Make a Collector=PICS+random pics
 

OK,I've been getting alot of mail about how to make a collector for the past year or so.So I'm going to show you here the simple way of doing it with a chopsaw.I'm sure most of you guys here have a chopsaw,right?You will have to test cut a few peices to get the right cut though.I would suggest using PVC pipe for this.It's cheaper and you'll probably end up cutting alot of bad peices.Just to let you know,80% of my collectors are cut on a bandsaw(more precise,clean cut and better fitting).I'm not going to show you that setup though.Anyways on with the pics.


Here is the saw I'll be using.Ryobi 14"chopsaw,but you can use any 14" saw.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Here is the first cut.I use 5 inch length peices of pipe,set the clamp at an angle,clamp the pipe down and cut.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Cut #2,turn the pipe so that cut #1 is facing up(when you cut steel pipe make sure you start off slow or else the blade will want to walk)
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

There now you only have 3 more peices of pipe to cut.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Tack the 4 peices up and weld away.Here are some pics of the finished product.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg
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There wasn't that easy?Now you are ready to make a N***A PLEASE manifold ;)


Here are some random pics of things I've been working on while I'm at work.Yes I work another job.2 jobs actually

Homemade catchcan
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Homemade vaccum manifold
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Ball bearing turbo?
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

D-series top mount manifold(not sure weather I'm going to start selling these or not)Gonna test it out first.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Oh yeah,I just recieved my new tig torch a few days ago.#9 air cooled torch with gas lens and #4 cup.Its pretty small so I can weld in tight places.
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Testing out the new torch.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

OK THE END.Thanks for looking.

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Great writeup. Its about time someone did this

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Holy Mother look at those welds! :o Where's the little face drooling icon? Nice work man, and the writeup will help out alot of HMT people who want to make their own manifolds.

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yeah looks awsome man. How did you make the homemade catchcan? I have got to get a chop saw. I was wondering about a custom made ball bearing turbo too...

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3 inch stanless pipe and stainless 3/8 couplings.

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http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

Perfect avatar! :D

Nice work man. ::thumbs up:: :)
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you got skills dude, those welds are flawless. awsome write-up
well im a noob when it comes to welding, what type of welder did you use for those welds, and does it pulse or something like that to get the dime effect goin? thanks

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Now I can finally start my collector company and take over the world!!!!! ;D Ok, not really but it will help me make a new manifold. Thanks a lot.

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I hereby volunteer to test that mani on my CRX, send me the prototype. Is that equal length?

ps - on the top view of your collector, did you toss in a small square piece of flat metal and weld it in.

looking at this pic

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg

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I have a Miller syncrowave 180sd and maxstar 150.That hmt weld was done with the 180sd,no pulser(I wish I had one,My next machine will have it though.Just keep a steady hand and travel speed and weave it.Or you can just weave little circles.
And yes I dropped a square peice in the center so I don't have to reach all the way into the cone.And thanks for the compliments guys.