how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

first design up what it is going to look like.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/963/psetiso1wq.jpg
then get some cool mofo like my brother to make you up some kick ass form blocks out of mdf or wood.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/4144/dsc031704ou.jpg
make a pattern out of paper to wrap around the block.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/8219/dsc031714yw.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/8621/dsc031729lq.jpg
trace the pattern onto some sheet aluminum. in this case 16 guage.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/6278/dsc031746vi.jpg
cut that fucker out!
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/331/dsc031761ey.jpg
form it over the block with a rubber mallet and some clamps.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/5311/dsc031783ya.jpg
here is the other side.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/3033/dsc031863kj.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/8637/dsc031888jy.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/9171/dsc031896qh.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/2931/dsc031910uy.jpg
weld the seam where there won't be a hole.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/4015/dsc031927tk.jpg
add the hole on the other side.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/7431/dsc031934li.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/7631/dsc031944fo.jpg
weld the pipe on, then weld it to the core.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/6780/dsc031958ey.jpg
use a hammer to make sure there are no gaps.
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/3390/dsc031974te.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/6083/dsc031839un.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/2685/dsc031844qi.jpg
http://img273.echo.cx/img273/1482/dsc031850ui.jpg
stay tuned for the final product. it turned out pretty ------- hot.

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

Aaron, you're too fucken good. Get the hell off homemadeturbo. lol :D


You can always spot an old schooler by the TMR sticker on his tool box. ;)

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

is it me or do the pics not work

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

what kind of welder do i use to weld ---- like this?

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

I think your "make your own end tanks" write up should have started with:


Buy a intercooler that is half the size of your car.

Buy a couple thousand worth of tig welding ish.

Have a brother that makes weird balso wood projects.

ect. >:D

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

------ awesome job man. i've said it ounce and i'll say it again.. "you got skillz" ;)

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

Aaron great work. You never cease to amaze me.

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

Damn thats pretty ------- sweet. props

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i hate you >:(

Re: how to make your own end tanks *pics & write up*
 

Very nice! :D