Guest Anonymous Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Hi all, I have been looking through some sites and I have seen some really nice exhaust headers that were custom made! And I was thinking to myself that I could make me one too . Does anyone on here have AutoCAD experince? Or does anyone know where I can get some more info as too building my own header? It will be for a turbo application. Its going into a 78 280z. I would like to incorperate in my design the use of an external wastegate! I posted in the exhaust part but didnt get much help!!! Besides they were all talking about headers for V8's!! Please help me out!!!! Thanks for your help!!! Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 240Z Turbo built his own stainless twin turbo header for an L series motor. Here are a couple of links to some pics. Go through a few more pages in this section for more info on his header. http://www.hybridz.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=000500 http://www.hybridz.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=16;t=000457 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted May 8, 2002 Share Posted May 8, 2002 Russell, I have more header pics, but I need to search for them. I believe they are on my home computer. Hope this helps! Any new Info regarding our software conversation? Header PICS Folder My Turbo Header PICS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Also, Kooks Headers in New York sells .065"wall 1.75"(OD) SS bends for about $24/bend. 304SS will be fine for your app, just make sure to brace it to the block for support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 Russell, As far as the program goes, you are wanting to us AutoCAD Mechnical software. There are some newer versions to be had for a few thousand bucks, unless you are a student. You can also get a hacked copy off of the net. It will give calculated flow, wall thicknesses and 3D locationing. It will give you the chance to view the header from unlimited view points. There are other programs too that help with thermal break-down and back-pressure claculations (I'm sure). I've been thinking about drawing the L6 motor in 3D space, but I haven't had the time. If you have questions for me, here is my e-mail; nbucholz@imageworksarch.com Have fun! Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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