ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
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ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
Hey i just bought the SS autocrap manifold, i know i know, its ---- but whats so wrong about them? i've heard mainly the welds.. well what if i break those welds and re-weld it myself with a TIG welder or high output MIG welder
let me know, sorry if its a repost.
Mason
let me know, sorry if its a repost.Mason
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
there is one user around here that has done it, it's been a couple of months since I've seen the thread.. try searching it out.
If you have the ability to weld ---- why didn't you just fab your own up?
If you have the ability to weld ---- why didn't you just fab your own up?
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
If you have a day or two avail then that's time enough.. ---- you could even do it at night.
Rip out the exhaust manifold and take your measurements/tacks. Order some weld els from mcmaster and get all the plates from an online shop (can't remember if BMC offers them all or not).
Restructuring someone else's work when it's going to take the same effort to put forth your own is kinda useless.
Oh yeah, you're going to need a spare junker head either way just in case of warping.
Rip out the exhaust manifold and take your measurements/tacks. Order some weld els from mcmaster and get all the plates from an online shop (can't remember if BMC offers them all or not).
Restructuring someone else's work when it's going to take the same effort to put forth your own is kinda useless.
Oh yeah, you're going to need a spare junker head either way just in case of warping.
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
Yeah I used one that I re welded and re-braced all the welds and flanges except the wastegate (stupid mistake). It holds up fine if you re weld and reinforce the braces. I do definately recommend from experience to brace the wastegate flange and re weld where the flange meets the wastegate pipe. that part did crack on me because i had a heavy *** wastegate and dumptube hanging off it without any braces.
But, other than that it will work fine for you. Alot of people have even discussed moving the wastegate and tube to the other side of the manifold and positioning it lower on the collector for better flow and less chance of boost creep which in theory I can understand. But, even with the wastegate in it's "factory" location on the manifold, I never had boost creep problems due to that.
But, other than that it will work fine for you. Alot of people have even discussed moving the wastegate and tube to the other side of the manifold and positioning it lower on the collector for better flow and less chance of boost creep which in theory I can understand. But, even with the wastegate in it's "factory" location on the manifold, I never had boost creep problems due to that.
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
Originally Posted by tranceminister
Yeah I used one that I re welded and re-braced all the welds and flanges except the wastegate (stupid mistake). It holds up fine if you re weld and reinforce the braces. I do definately recommend from experience to brace the wastegate flange and re weld where the flange meets the wastegate pipe. that part did crack on me because i had a heavy *** wastegate and dumptube hanging off it without any braces.
But, other than that it will work fine for you. Alot of people have even discussed moving the wastegate and tube to the other side of the manifold and positioning it lower on the collector for better flow and less chance of boost creep which in theory I can understand. But, even with the wastegate in it's "factory" location on the manifold, I never had boost creep problems due to that.
But, other than that it will work fine for you. Alot of people have even discussed moving the wastegate and tube to the other side of the manifold and positioning it lower on the collector for better flow and less chance of boost creep which in theory I can understand. But, even with the wastegate in it's "factory" location on the manifold, I never had boost creep problems due to that.
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
The problem is not with the welds. The problem lies in the cheap *** piping they use. I belive that they use too thin or the wrong heat treat. Because my friend HAD one, untill when his whole manifold broke into pieces. And that was not just the welds, parts of the piping shattered. 98ctr
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
Originally Posted by 98ctr
The problem is not with the welds. The problem lies in the cheap *** piping they use. I belive that they use too thin or the wrong heat treat. Because my friend HAD one, untill when his whole manifold broke into pieces. And that was not just the welds, parts of the piping shattered. 98ctr
Still kinda am. You shouldnt have got it dude. But I wish you all the luck in the world tryin to fix it. 
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Re:ss autocrap manifold, what to do!
heres how to fix the ss manifold
1) bolt malifold to your motor
2) tie a nice size rope to the manifold.
3) wrap the other end of the rope around your waist and assure that it is snug
4) push your motor off a cliff/ brigde or other high structure. be sure to look over the edge as, the motor is going down.
if that doesnt kill you, you will die trying to repair that piece of ---- when it breaks every day
good luck
1) bolt malifold to your motor
2) tie a nice size rope to the manifold.
3) wrap the other end of the rope around your waist and assure that it is snug
4) push your motor off a cliff/ brigde or other high structure. be sure to look over the edge as, the motor is going down.
if that doesnt kill you, you will die trying to repair that piece of ---- when it breaks every day
good luck
