how much does it cost to make these headers?
Hi I just came upon this forum, and would like opinions on costs and complexity of turbo header fabrication. There is a header design for 3000gt's that only fits overpriced greddy turbos, and a smallish wastegate. How much time and how much would it cost to make a 1-off of the greddy header design, except with the standard TD05 exhaust flange and provisions for 40mm tial wastegates? I don't really care if the runners are not perfectly equal length, but approximate. Pictures:
http://www.dynamicracing.com/custome...&cat=19&page=1 |
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I know a guy local who could do that job, for less than a grand, that does great work.. Only problem is that he needs to have the car in order for him to do it.. clearences/distances etc..
I would say the avg is going to be about 800-1000 bucks. https://www.homemadeturbo.com/turbo/racezc/mana.jpg here is a pic of a manifold he did for me, that cost around 600 bucks, with no flanges, included dp, and wastegate pipe.. Jeff |
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I'm down south in California. That's a great price for headers, and the weld quality looks top notch. ;)
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i was looking to have a custom made manifold... because i couldnt find an HF anywhere.... i went to TIjuana... believe it or not... some dude at a muffler shop said he would bend the pipes and weld the ---- together for 40$ only you have to make the flanges and everything... thats pretty good... but im still having trouble cutting out the flanges
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but im still having trouble cutting out the flanges I've done this before, and worked on 1/4 mild. Used a hand drill to do pilot holes, Jig for most of the straight cuts, and dremel to clean it up. On some of my 1/2 mild stuff, I just made nice templates out of some old plexiglass, and took it to a local welder to cut for me. Cant wait to play with some Weld-Els to make custom Mani's! You ever use that stuff Jeff? |
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There's also another thing I'm looking into. This is a design that bolts straight up to the stock headers of a V6 engine. It's much easier to build compared to the headers I posted earlier and I would also like cost opinions (with ceramic coating) on it. Let's assume that a HKS GT 60mm wastegate and a huge single turbo is utilized. That means not melting down when supporting 800-1100hp worth of exhaust energy. It's also not a PITA to measure out (3000GT rear cylinder bank is a nightmare). Here's a pic to illustrate my ideas:
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/olivier.p24/...x/echap077.jpg (Ford probe turbo kit) |
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hey leed were can you get weld els i want to start making manifolds soon and i think those will be much easier than ss tubing and cheaper.
Beau |
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put me down for a B16 manifold, if its within the next 1-3 months...
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From what I under stand an industrial supply store should carry them. I'm sure there is one somewhere in Everett, Tacoma, or Seattle.
They are online here: http://www.mcmaster.com/ Just do a search for "Unthreaded Steel Butt-Weld Pipe Fittings" Just imagine all the cool ---- you could make with this stuff! A bit pricey for stainless, but still a fraction of the cost for a competed unit. Lost of other cool ---- on this site too! Having seen one of DropShops 'log' mani's, this is the stuff they used. Total cost for manifold is around $25-$50 depending on source for flange material. |
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great site leed with the ---- i just found on that page a street crossmember will be no problem.
thank you Beau |
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