Making Logs
 

When you guys make logs, do you just use a torch or plasma cutter to cut out the hole for the turbo flange?

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I've used the chopsaw to get it started, and the angle grinder to finish it off. If I had a drill press or something it could be easier, but that's what's worked for me.

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Thats the only method ive used for the logs, but depending on what you have with the plasma, that route might be easier.

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Ive used a holesaw from sears, lots of lube ;)

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For the ones pictured there, we just used a drill press and a hole saw. We cut two holes, and then used a die grinder to take care of the rest.

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I use a plasma cutter.

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i use a 4 inch angle grinder witha cutting wheel./

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plasma owns.

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actuaslly fook, plasma does not own for cutting th et3 flange section. a angle grinder is faster in the end. plsama may cut a lil faster, but the time spent changing to your die grindger to clean up the rouh endges and slag is so not worth it.

the plasma must be used for wg holes though. thats just what ive figured out.

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Hey, nice manifold. For a SOHC 240 right? I use a plasma, probably one of the best tools I have ever bought.

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I just got done putting a 90 on one of your manifold for a wategate, I used a 1.5" hole saw and it went right through it pretty easy. Looked nice too boot. And from the looks of the outlet you cut with the cut off wheel it does work pretty nice. I will be doing it that way from now on. The mani I was working on was for a a/c compatible D from LSD, but was easy to tell it came from you :)

Later
Randy

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looks like a 16valve vw manifold

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so what is it for

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thats deffinitly a 16v VW mani

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i know that mani, indiana correct? or was it illinois i sent it to. hmm

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It went to Indaina, came from LSD in I think he said Baltimore? :) and it had the little turbo welded into it.
With the internal gate and chrysler t3 their was no way it was going to clear the a/c. Probably would of made it with the stock chysler elbow. But with the one he had it gave 2" from the gate outlet (that pointed straight out) to the back of the a/c. Had him order up a tial knockoff and a elbow and swapped out the stupid chrysler turbine housing for a ford one I had. Then everything worked out good.
That elbow is the first stainless I have ever welded. hehe. Stuff works pretty good..even with my pigeon ---- welds.

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Later
Randy

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Thats a BF VW 16v manifold( I make alot of them).I usually use a hole saw and then either mill out the edges or die grind them(depending on how many I'm doing at a time and my mood).I also use the hole saws in the mill for making the log part of the manifold.

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yeah randy i hear ya. i have a new design now for the a/c stuff that doesnt inv\olve cocking the flange. glad you got it squared away. looks good.

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also that mani was mocked with a 48/60.

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If you guys ever use a hole saw, try submersing the part in water, and do the holesaw cutting underwater. It kicks ass!! Lubrication is good, but if the parts are kept cool, lubrication really isn't necessary. You will cut much better with even an air nozzle pointed at the area and blowing cool air than you will with quite a bit of oil. Remember that although friction is the cause of heat, you cannot eleminate but a very small part of the friction, and that friction is pretty much what is making the cut. By keeping the part and saw cool, you don't have to worry about the friction.

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Wow great info. Ill try the submerged idea.

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Good tip Im gonna have to try that. :y

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Even dry cutting you can make alot of holes with one hole saw blade.Usually I just cut them dry unless I am doing a large batch.