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NINJA del Sol Jul 1, 2003 06:22 PM

manifold modification question
 
I was wondering if I could weld an external wastegate flange to my current turbo manifold.
Could I just drill-press a hole, grind off the oxidation and have the flange welded? :)

coppercivic Jul 1, 2003 06:47 PM

Re:manifold modification question
 
youd probably have to use a hole saw as it may be hard to find a chuck large enough to fit a drill bit that size. What do you mean by oxidation? Surface rust? If the manifold is cast it will be really hard to dril through it. Good luck

turboboy Jul 1, 2003 09:36 PM

Re:manifold modification question
 
seen it done...go for it

NINJA del Sol Jul 2, 2003 08:57 AM

Re:manifold modification question
 
yeah, I was going to use a hole-saw to make the cut. And then use a hand held grinder with a wire wheel to clean off the surface rust. Would having the manifold sandblasted be better than wire wheeling it?

BLACKSI Jul 2, 2003 09:48 AM

Re:manifold modification question
 
dam ninja youve got the sickest dam quote ive ever read. :P

you should have no problem welding a wastegate flange onto your manifold.

Beau


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