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typert 01-13-2003 08:15 PM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Originally Posted by wildman
Flange looks warped on the second one.. :ois it the camera?
yes, for some reason it always looks like this in a wide angle -

typert 01-13-2003 08:18 PM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Originally Posted by wildman
I used a bi metal holesaw in a drill press with alot of oil. My flanges are 3/8" and drilling took less that 30 minutes.. Most exhaust ports arent rounf tho.. a die grinder is used to create a transition from oval to round. This is common practice as your tubes will be round anyway... ;D
yep, I happen to have a plasma cutter. but I have done it with a hole saw too - it makes a nicer circle(hole saw)

typert 01-13-2003 08:23 PM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Originally Posted by PhoenixGSR
how do you cut the holes for the wg and collector/flange?

I am considering buying a welder to try and make my manifold, but I couldnt possibly afford a plasma cutter as well..

also, I am not verry familiar with welding... how many amp welder should I look for to weld the "butt-weld" pipes and what type of welder do you need for stainless?
The stainless was tig welded with 309 rod. you start at the lowest setting and work your way up. the stainless to the mild steel flange was done with a mig welder the same way. you want a mig welder with gas. for these high heat applications you should have a good quality welder. Just an opinion. we all started learning somewhere.

typert 01-13-2003 08:24 PM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Originally Posted by Zeusfire69
Do you make any of these manifolds that allow for an external waist gate?
yes no problem

Rolla1990 01-14-2003 12:18 AM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Hey ShortyZ !! Exactly where do you get the Weld-El's?????

shortyz 01-14-2003 01:29 AM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Originally Posted by Rolla1990
Hey ShortyZ !! Exactly where do you get the Weld-El's?????
murphy wakefield in abbotsford..
why u live here?

Rolla1990 01-14-2003 02:05 AM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
No, I was just wondering if there were any kind of mailorder place to get them besides mcmaster.... I live in Wisconsin...

Thanks for the info!!!

PhoenixGSR 01-14-2003 08:26 AM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Originally Posted by shortyz
Originally Posted by DJHankB
I just bought a little Lincoln Electric "Handy MIG" from Lowes for about $260... works just fine if you're working with Mild Steel.

-Henry

I looked at that one, but I don't see any way to hook up the gas?? I dont understand how they can call it a "mig" if it doesnt use gas? and why couldnt you weld stainles with it? not enough amps?

DJHankB 01-14-2003 08:37 AM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
Well, on mine, it has a barb on the back of it for Gas hookup, comes with the regulator, and all the stuff you need besodes a bottle...

-Henry

BLACKSI 01-14-2003 09:20 AM
Re:Making a manifold.
 
hey henry do your self a faivor go get a botle and some solid wire you will be much happier.

Beau


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