mani & DP are done, one step closer ***MORE pics***
 

well, i finished this off just before my neighbour's bmw burned up. i'll post more pics later when i get the dp finished up and installed. i just used a high temp paint to make it look nice. i'll also probably be making up some brackets to bolt onto the turbo for support, but i think the gussets will help a bit i hope. it only weighs 10.5 lbs.

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Loving the bracing Aaron. You have out done yourself. Very nice work. Throw that thing up for sale and get some big coin. Who needs a running car?

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Didn't you use 16 gauge mild steel? I think I'm going to make my manifolds out of that, hopefully it holds up for you.


looks good.

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thanks guys. yes, it is all 16g ms, including the gussets. i'll be sure to show any damage that should occur this summer. i'm hoping it will stand up, i plan to make another one out of ss and possilby a couple to sell if this one lasts.

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I don't think your going to have a problem. It became a sad trend that manifolds must be made from 8 gauge and anything in mild steel is going to break apart in 3 months. :-\ Make sure the turbo is nicely braced and you'll be fine

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wait wait wait...your neighbors bmw burned up? i wanna see a pic of that! pretty freakin awesome manifold though, im planning on building one like that here soon

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so that wastegate port is a vband aaron? Where did you get the flanges? ;)

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usually wastegate flanges come with new wastegates

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Looks great.The gussets are nice touch.

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looks good but im a bit slepticasl to see how it holds up. ive been toying with the idea of 16ga but i want to see how it holds. god knows its easier to work with .