how much does it cost to make these headers?
12-12-2002, 08:05 PM
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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
http://www.dynamicracing.com/custome...&cat=19&page=1
12-12-2002, 08:10 PM
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Re:how much does it cost to make these headers?
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.
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
I would say the avg is going to be about 800-1000 bucks.
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
12-12-2002, 09:15 PM
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Re:how much does it cost to make these headers?
I'm down south in California. That's a great price for headers, and the weld quality looks top notch. 
12-12-2002, 09:26 PM
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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
12-13-2002, 01:27 AM
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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?
12-13-2002, 01:50 AM
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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:
(Ford probe turbo kit)
(Ford probe turbo kit)
12-13-2002, 02:05 AM
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Re:how much does it cost to make these headers?
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.
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12-13-2002, 02:33 AM
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Re:how much does it cost to make these headers?
put me down for a B16 manifold, if its within the next 1-3 months...
12-13-2002, 03:01 AM
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Re:how much does it cost to make these headers?
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.
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.
12-13-2002, 03:09 AM
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Re:how much does it cost to make these headers?
great site leed with the ---- i just found on that page a street crossmember will be no problem.
thank you
Beau
thank you
Beau
