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My first turbo manifold attempt...

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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 03:41 AM
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Default My first turbo manifold attempt...

This is my first attempt at fabricating any kind of exhaust manifold, Any Criticism is welcome.

So what do you guys think?
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 04:07 AM
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Got the photo's sussed now
Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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looks pretty damn good nice work
Old Aug 31, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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that looks awesome man
Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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nice!

What's it going on?
Old Aug 31, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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I made them for a RB20, from my understanding they will fit a RB25 too? I cant wait to hear them on the car & see how they peform
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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nice job. i see one problem. the head flange appears to be badly warped which may have an issue sealing.
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Yes i was waiting for someone to see that, it looks quite bad but its only about 0.5mm deviation. Its a 12mm flange so it should allow enough to have it machined. Thats the plan anyway, the machine shop guy that looked at it couldint figure out how to clamp it he said he would have to weld some to it to hold it flat.
Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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i figured. machinist is probably going to charge you at least 50.00 to do this. in the future make sure you bolt or clamp the flange down before welding. also only weld one inch or less at a time and move to another part of the flange. this will prevent excessive warpage.
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I did clamp it down just diddint take my time welding it, Im really surprised you noticed that from the photo's you have a good eye lol. They also only cost me about $30 NZD to make them



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