Followed all my plans and measurements to a T today and ended up w/ this 5 hours later.

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-MIKE-

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So what is it?? j/k Looks good, nice work so far. I wish I had the tools/skills to do something like that.

Niccccceeeeeee!!! So when are these bad boys going into mass production? lol

I contributed to the Wiki!
EVO IX - just a really expensive boost gauge and a K&N air filter
96 Eclipse RS -awaiting registration and inspection
95 Eclipse GS - parts car
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I would like to see the fitment? Are you going to have to remove the fans to fit it in?
-Todd

Star Stage II, Greddy Type S, ADFX 3" DP, blah blah blah

-MIKE-

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You have your fans on the front of your radiator in push mode right?? i was thinkin about doin that for more clearance as well. The manifold looks great. Can't wait to see finished product.

98 GS
Super 17c Turbo, Portfueler, Je pistons, Eagle rods, Etc.

Mike, thats not mild steel is it? Is it for mock up or actual useage? Mild steel doesnt support turbo's very well and will crack easily with the heat created by a turbo. Very nice effort.

Terry

-MIKE-

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Just an FYI, unless it is a thermal coating from Jethot or HPC, powder will not last.
There are higher heat range powders in the market that work on motorcycle pipes etc, even boat exhausts... but not one will support automotive temps for extended use. (I helped design the turbo headers for Matt Hartford Racing and all were tested prior)

glad to see I was able to contribute to your recent projects Mike!
(sarcasm)

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boosted 420a and ej2o..(my 2liter v8 eaters)

Definitely do another one and TIG it. Also, what filler wire are you using for the stainless to stainless... and what about the stainless to mild? You should be using 308 for the stainless and 309 for the stainless to mild. Got any pics of the inside so we can see penetration?

Also, you shouldn't be welding this stuff without cleaning it first. I use a stainless wire brush on a bench grinder and Acetone right before welding... ofcoarse, I TIG mine. You should just buy a TIG welder and learn instead of taking it to a weld shop, where they'll charge you an arm and a leg to weld that up. You can get by with a fairly small welder, I usually only use 70-90 AMPs for sch10 stainless piping.

Pauls right, do not powdercoat it... that will melt. Either ceramic coat it or polish it.

Did you test fit this manifold with your turbo yet? I bet clearance in very tight, if there is any at all.

Nice first effort... manifolds can be a PITA sometimes.

More...?

Hey if you bring that down to my shop in canton, oh i can tig weld that up for you. I have made some manifolds, it quite a fun experience not to mention the ammount you can learn. Looks like you are using some flux-cored wire, correct? It should hold up fine, it just won't look as good as if it was tig welded together. Looks like a good start though, have fun with the wastgate if you have a free float turbine housing, i used a vertial milling machine to cut out the wastegate port after i finished welding up the entire manifold. Oh and one other thing make sure that you get some flat stock material (1/2" works well) and bolt it to the flanges to prevent some warpage, obviously after you weld it up machine the flanges down so they can seal properly. Good Luck!

Originally posted by dougie2
Definitely do another one and TIG it. Also, what filler wire are you using for the stainless to stainless... and what about the stainless to mild? You should be using 308 for the stainless and 309 for the stainless to mild. Got any pics of the inside so we can see penetration? Also, you shouldn't be welding this stuff without cleaning it first. I use a stainless wire brush on a bench grinder and Acetone right before welding... ofcoarse, I TIG mine. You should just buy a TIG welder and learn instead of taking it to a weld shop, where they'll charge you an arm and a leg to weld that up. You can get by with a fairly small welder, I usually only use 70-90 AMPs for sch10 stainless piping. Pauls right, do not powdercoat it... that will melt. Either ceramic coat it or polish it. Did you test fit this manifold with your turbo yet? I bet clearance in very tight, if there is any at all. Nice first effort... manifolds can be a PITA sometimes.

-MIKE-

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96 Black ESi
91 Red TSI AWD (RIP)
02 WRX


"turnin wrenches for nine hours in the pouring rain, just to get the beast up and running again"

Aerospace Certified TIG welder for Precision Castparts in Portland, OR.

JoshSpair.com

-MIKE-

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Looks good Mike!!

looks good mike . try to get a pic of the penetration inside the runners . your never gonna get that one perfect with 3 weeks of practicing tho . a good way to practice is by starting with just flat pieces of steel and do butt joints,t joints and overlaps . by doing that you will find how much gap u need also the most important part is getting ur penetration even

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My contribution to the wiki
http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=crank%20arm%20spindle%20mod%20to%20fit%20power%20panels

reminds me of when i started my build.

-MIKE-

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yes siree

-MIKE-

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Jamie-
-AUTOMATIC turbo'd 95 Talon ESI@8psi (stock internals)14.0sec=1/4 mile

-2003 Mitsubishi Evo VIII

hahahahahahahahaha! nice picture man.

sorry Terry im just giving you shit

for 3 weeks of BANME! welding, thats not that bad. Like Doug said, penetration is the big thing, not so much what the weld looks like. Especially since you said youre finishing the welds anyway. This is when youll see the lack of penetration, however. If your MIG welding, back hand weld everything, most people forehand weld because they can see better but the weld deposit doesnt penetrate as much.

if you dont know what I mean, instead of welding say right to left with your gun facing like this /, weld with the gun faced like \ this and weld right to left. just a tip, it will help. all structural welding is back hand welded, and theres a reason for that.

let us know what filler is being used, and it also looks like youre using 75/25 instead of pure argon, but whatever.

bravo for building it yourself though, the first one isnt usually the best when youre first starting out but yours is pretty dope.

what turbo you going to hang off that beast?

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96 Black ESi
91 Red TSI AWD (RIP)
02 WRX


"turnin wrenches for nine hours in the pouring rain, just to get the beast up and running again"

Aerospace Certified TIG welder for Precision Castparts in Portland, OR.

JoshSpair.com

Looks like a pretty cool project. I wish I had the resources to be able to make a manifold like that. They look pretty cool. Take some more pics of your progress Mike.

Mike D
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Originally posted by turbo8u
hahahahahahahahaha! nice picture man. sorry Terry im just giving you shit for 3 weeks of BANME! welding, thats not that bad. Like Doug said, penetration is the big thing, not so much what the weld looks like. Especially since you said youre finishing the welds anyway. This is when youll see the lack of penetration, however. If your MIG welding, back hand weld everything, most people forehand weld because they can see better but the weld deposit doesnt penetrate as much. if you dont know what I mean, instead of welding say right to left with your gun facing like this /, weld with the gun faced like \ this and weld right to left. just a tip, it will help. all structural welding is back hand welded, and theres a reason for that. let us know what filler is being used, and it also looks like youre using 75/25 instead of pure argon, but whatever. bravo for building it yourself though, the first one isnt usually the best when youre first starting out but yours is pretty dope. what turbo you going to hang off that beast?

-MIKE-

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If you want to sell them I would be interested in welding/fabricating them with you. Let me know my shop is in canton, we have a mechanical shear, 225ton press break, vertical milling machine, plasma cutter, welders out the wazoo, iron worker, ect you get the idea.

id be more than happy to weld the shit out of those for you

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96 Black ESi
91 Red TSI AWD (RIP)
02 WRX


"turnin wrenches for nine hours in the pouring rain, just to get the beast up and running again"

Aerospace Certified TIG welder for Precision Castparts in Portland, OR.

JoshSpair.com

-MIKE-

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Do I smell monies...


I already have my season pass, just let me know when to get in line

-Xavier-
95 Eclipse RS-T...lost in the frozen tundra

Originally posted by XMasta19
Do I smell monies... I already have my season pass, just let me know when to get in line

-MIKE-

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Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST

Originally posted by XMasta19 Do I smell monies... I already have my season pass, just let me know when to get in line

Wahat are monies? And what line are you getting into? lol. I am confused, its Saturday and I just got home from work rebuilding a complete 3.8L motor in 6 hours. Please explain yourself and enlighten me

-Xavier-
95 Eclipse RS-T...lost in the frozen tundra

if you weld stainless, you'll love solarflux! no sugaring

http://www.solarflux.com/

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96 Black ESi
91 Red TSI AWD (RIP)
02 WRX


"turnin wrenches for nine hours in the pouring rain, just to get the beast up and running again"

Aerospace Certified TIG welder for Precision Castparts in Portland, OR.

JoshSpair.com

Whats up man, why is it in the market place??

-MIKE-

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oh, can't wait to see more of what your planning.

-MIKE-

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Ill take one get me a price

We will build you bigger and stronger


Wake up and drive my ass... More like wake up and fix it.

If the opposite of Pro is Con
then the opposite of Progress is Congress

-MIKE-

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shit you get me pics of a finished product all tigged up ill buy one form you, i need a nice manifold to bolt my gt35r too

amazing looking. I've been wanting a manifold that will spool up a turbo faster. I think that design is great, as both the HRC and Star manifolds actually work against spooling the turbo up faster. How much would you sell one for? A nice ceramic or jethot coating on that and it would be fabulous.

BTW have you all seen the new FP mani?

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- 05 Subaru STi
- 97 eclipse gs (289whp w/ 276tq)

I have not seen the FP mani yet do you have pictures?

Dirk

This maybe the one he is talking about.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252160

Joe
MFG Racing

95 GS
MSnS
FP3052 coming soon.


http://www.dsmregistry.com/detail.php?carid=1107

http://www.cardomain.com/id/95turbogs