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Old Jan 6, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Default Oval manifold ports-round pipe

What is the easiest way to mate a round pipe to an oval port on an Exh manifold flange? The Oval is 2 1/4" wide and only 1 1/2" tall. Mild steel flange mild steel pipe.
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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you can heat it up then squeeze it in a huge bench vise
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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The way i did it with ease was to heat up the pipe that needs to be ovaled(sp) in a bench vise, and keept it warm as you slowly compress it until it is at the desired shape.
Old Jan 6, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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damn if it didn't bend in a perfect oval matching exactly the flange port.

Thanks!
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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How about when trying to use pipe fittings instead of exhuast pipe? They aren't really Bendable are they?
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo-Dan
SuperchargedZC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

long time no see
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Wholly Hell :P

Yep, tis me. How ya been?

Any answer to the question?!
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Import Power
How about when trying to use pipe fittings instead of exhuast pipe? They aren't really Bendable are they?
you just need a big enough vise and heat the ---- out of the pipe
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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I am inclined to just use 16 gauge mild steel mandrel bends. Wouldn't that work?

Oh, it's for twin 14B turbos on a V6.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:59 PM
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yeah it'll work.....it might rust but thats what paint is for :P
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