Derek Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Well I finally got some time to get over the foundry to pour the first manifold. If you are new and need to come up to speed here's a link to the design stage http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121021 And a link to the pattern making http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=121478 Here is the core assembly all glued together with the stainless tubes and the bronze bushings in place This is the pattern with the flask around it. Ramming the sand This is the drag or bottom of the mold with the pattern removed Setting the core. Cores makes castings hollow. We decided to do a dual pour. Don't try this at home! I'm running the camera by the way. The moment of truth. I'm really happy with this I ran out of time but tomorrow I'll shake out the cores and post a few more pics of the casting. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I dont know jack about this... or anything really, but I do know that that is really way cool! great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow! I've been following your progress from the beginning and this is really cool! Hope you can finish the other half soon! OTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 holly &$&$&$ that is awesome derek i need to make it out to ocala to see that thing. or you could just take a detour and go back to ocala though daytona!!!! lol looks awesome... hrmm i might have to get one of these when your done....well i guess i will have to cut it and weld on a plenum though. cause you know i cant live with out boost!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That is ridiculously cool. I am so glad your seeing this project to the end. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.I.jonas Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Looks like trumpets?,thats a manifold?-pretty cool anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleaf Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Nice fab fork... I've had my hand at casting, it's definately a lost art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 wow. that will definitely be the sexiest itb setup on an l6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thanks guys. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. holly &$&$&$ that is awesome derek i need to make it out to ocala to see that thing. or you could just take a detour and go back to ocala though daytona!!!! lol looks awesome... hrmm i might have to get one of these when your done....well i guess i will have to cut it and weld on a plenum though. cause you know i cant live with out boost!!!! That's why they make band saws and tig welders! Looks like trumpets?,thats a manifold?-pretty cool anyways Well I figured if it doesn't work as a manifold I'd park a seal behind it, teach him a tune and go to work at a circus! I'll knock the cores out later this morning and post a few pics Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 We decided to do a dual pour. Don't try this at home! I'm running the camera by the way. Pouring molten aluminum with a short sleeve shirt and no gloves... that is what I'm looking at there, right? :shock: Manifold looks great, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I wondered what took so long for someone to pick up on that! Seriously both of these guys (one is the owner) have been doing this continuously since both were in high school and they're both in their early fifties. The first time I saw it I couldn't believe it because I'm like mister safety at my shop. Now when they pour bronze and iron it's a whole different story. They look like spacemen. I don't want this to turn into a debate about foundry safety so if people want to go that direction then let's start a new thread. Thanks Derek Pouring molten aluminum with a short sleeve shirt and no gloves... that is what I'm looking at there, right? :shock: Manifold looks great, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Derek, do you know what type of furnace they are using? A lift out crucible furnace? Tilting furnace or cupola furnace? I'd love to see some pictures of their setup. Also what type of sand are you guys using? I've been reading a lot of Steven Chastains book's with a lot of enjoyment and had always wanted to do what you're doing. http://stephenchastain.com/store.htm Thanks, Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Now for the small world award. Steve is a frequent visitor to the foundry. He's known the owner for quite a few years and I've met him a few times. He's really a great guy and has a firm handle on the home brew "build it on a dime" mentality. The foundry uses induction melters. They use Olivine green sand. I've got a bunch more pics that I'm going to be uploading to a gallery in the next few days. I'll let you know when I've got it done. I'm sure we can work Kevin Bacon in here if we try hard enough! Derek Derek, do you know what type of furnace they are using? A lift out crucible furnace? Tilting furnace or cupola furnace? I'd love to see some pictures of their setup. Also what type of sand are you guys using? I've been reading a lot of Steven Chastains book's with a lot of enjoyment and had always wanted to do what you're doing. http://stephenchastain.com/store.htm Thanks, Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonZ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That is so freaking cool! Can't wait for the production run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfreer85 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Now for the small world award. Steve is a frequent visitor to the foundry. He's known the owner for quite a few years and I've met him a few times. He's really a great guy and has a firm handle on the home brew "build it on a dime" mentality. The foundry uses induction melters. They use Olivine green sand. I've got a bunch more pics that I'm going to be uploading to a gallery in the next few days. I'll let you know when I've got it done. I'm sure we can work Kevin Bacon in here if we try hard enough! Derek Thats awesome!!! I just ordered another one of his books, and decided to buy footloose too...(jk, no footloose) Can't wait to see the pictures and the finished product!! Jealousy and scheming is setting in . Tyson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyZ Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 That is beautiful, gonna be a cool unique addition to your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZ Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Wow! are they planning on making a brand new L series head and block? This might be good!!!!!! They can make crate engines soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy36 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 They would be derek, he's the one who did all of the work to make this manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeder Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 That looks so sweet, Derek - Can't wait to see those finished and installed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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