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

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holy fu*$ !!! :o thats awesome man im soo damn jealous. i need to learn how to weld

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Awesome write up and needs a sticky.....wish I saw this before I bought a collector. Those welds by far are the best I've seen yet. 8)

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Some peolpe do half moons but they end up making the edges looking funny and not perfect like the circles. I wish I had a tig. :'(

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Looks like all I need is a chop saw, some pipes, clamps, a tig welder, and 45 years of welding experience.


(Where's that list I was writing to Santa again?)

:o

Very nice. ;)

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Yeah I have the ramhorn mani and I must say the thing is immaculate. Absolute perfect welds.

Thano you are the ------- man.

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Thanks Shawn,I haven't heard from you in awhile.Is the manifold working out for you?

To CRXRX7 I must agree with you that circles are better and half moons are in consistant.

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------ sweet. and that new manifold design is sexy to.

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New turbo comes in this week so I'll install the mani friday night with some friends. I'll have pics up next week.

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You've got mad skillz y0! I know where my next manifold is coming from...

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sweet top mount d series manifold ive been trying to figure out away to do that in a crx with a factory radiator. nice welds when i grow up i wanna weld like you

Beau

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oooh dat is amazing.

gotta get me some skilz with the welder

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---- you for having a killer TIG and not me >:(

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well fuckme too for havin the ---- ass welder too
precision tig 185 nigga 1800 dollars of tig fury

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awsome pics man... =)

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it doesn't matter what you have if you don't know how to use it :-*

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nice welds.

question: it looks like it is gonna be tight for the dp to snake around that top mount mani. i'd love to see pics of the final install.

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I hope that that is my manifold being made ;D ;D

Matt

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Hey Shitbird,

I'm a big fan of your work. I too have picked up a Maxstar 150 and love the Miller stuff. Just wanted to say that your welds are awesome and hopefully one day I'll be able to produce work like that.

Quick question about your Maxstar - I have the foot control but I still have to use the lift arc technique to start the damn arc - are you having the same problem?? I was going to trade it in just for that reason and get the same unit you have - the Syncrowave 180sd. Lift arc seems to be contaminating my tungstens at an accelerated rate.

Please email me - I'm curious to hear your response.

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Damnnn..Nice pic's man..
I've always loved your welds...
Everytime I weld I think about being as good as you.

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yea serious man, youve been making some nice ---- for a long time, I like your work and we all appreciate the write up
Especially the Noobs

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Neato-Burrito

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thoes welds look too good to be shitbird style ;D

i gotta learn how to weld fast!

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May I ask how long have you been welding?

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sticky for such a informative write up

Beau

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dang, my friend steve is still waiting on his equal length mani from you :P

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good call https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...es/thumbup.gif

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nice write up. the new torch looks good!

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shitbird, what grit is that disc on that chopsaw? I have a 24grit and it got some really shitty cut.

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If I'm not mistaken, only the Maxstar 150 STH has high frequency starts. The STL model only has lift-arc.

Lift-arc shouldn't be really bad about contaminating your tungsten. When I began welding, there was no high frequency starting on most welding machines, unless you were using a more expensive one that would weld AC.

Oh....and $1800 for a PT185 is a ripoff... If you're buying a new welding machine these days, ebay or other places out of the state are often the best buy since they will often sell with no shipping cost, and you have no sales tax.

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noice ------ welds man