questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
12-10-2003, 07:37 PM
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questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
exactly how hard is it to make a decent manifold using the " 2 t's and 2 90deg elbows" method? from what i've seen it looks fairly simple. however people have said that it will hard/nearly impossible for someone with little fabricating experience. so lay it one me.. how hard is it exactly?
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12-10-2003, 10:12 PM
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Re:questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
well if you have the tools to cut the pieces and ----, u can do it no problem..
just make sure when u cut the pieces u cut em the right lenght's..
and if you know how to weld i am sure u are fine at making it..
just make sure when u cut the pieces u cut em the right lenght's..
and if you know how to weld i am sure u are fine at making it..
12-11-2003, 07:50 AM
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Re:questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
Make sure you "tack" everything in place before you fully weld it that way if something dosen't line-up properly you can just break it off. Here is an article that I made mine from:
http://www.sdsefi.com/techheader.htm
And this is the result:
http://www.sdsefi.com/techheader.htm
And this is the result:
12-11-2003, 10:32 AM
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Re:questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
Originally Posted by claytonsmith
sawzall and a mig welder..yep.. got it.. thanks
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12-11-2003, 12:46 PM
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Re:questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
I know most people dont have them, but if you have access to a lathe, you can use a part-off tool and cut the tee's realy nicely and you can take of as little or as much as you want.
12-14-2003, 03:52 AM
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Re:questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
YES. This is what I need to do. I've been looking for a mani that would fit my particular application, but making one would be even better. I can't weld, but I have a friend that does and I think I could learn enough to get it done if need be. I know where I can get the flanges, but what is a good place to get the Ts and Elbows?
12-14-2003, 04:02 AM
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Re:questions for all you that made your own log style manifold
hey watch out when your welding on flanges. dont weld to much at a time.. keep it cool.
i put mine in sand when it was done to prevent warpage.
but u can mount the flange on the head then weld the pipes on. thatll prevent warping also.
i put mine in sand when it was done to prevent warpage.
but u can mount the flange on the head then weld the pipes on. thatll prevent warping also.
