gjc5500 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 cries...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddmanout84 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Dude, that manifold is only the beginning... Branch out to other things, and you could make a Z that looks like it came out of Road Warrior! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyZ Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 If cars really could have cancer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have NEVER welded (well, never say never, but I haven't done much) before and I would be embarrassed by that. I can't believe that people not only build this stuff, but are proud enough of their work to actually post it. No wonder people hate the modified small car people. It is almost as bad as the guy that used fence posts to create his manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letitsnow Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have NEVER welded (well, never say never, but I haven't done much) before and I would be embarrassed by that. I can't believe that people not only build this stuff, but are proud enough of their work to actually post it. No wonder people hate the modified small car people. It is almost as bad as the guy that used fence posts to create his manifold. It looks like a low budget project, I have no issues with ugly parts on cheap projects as long as they work. In fact, I'm more impressed by the guy with a fast car built out of scraps than the guy who has 50k into his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 It looks like a low budget project, I have no issues with ugly parts on cheap projects as long as they work. In fact, I'm more impressed by the guy with a fast car built out of scraps than the guy who has 50k into his. I'm sorry, am I missing something? This was a joke wasn't it Janaka? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizm0Zed Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 gee, id wanna hope its a joke. this is my first attempt at a turbo manifold. to suit a holden gemini, Or chevette to you yanks. the flange was way too thin, so it warped like nothing else. to anyone wanting to build a manifold, use steam pipe bends, they will support the weight of a turbo, and they wont crack like thin pipe will. also, when your welding your runners on, bolt the flange to a spare head, to stop it from warping. also, allow it to cool completely before joining any runners together, again, to prevent warping. you can even use a stick welder when your using thick pipe like that. i build much better stuff now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayolives Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 As much as I hate to admit it, my welds looks very similar and that's why I'm usually nice to Roddy at Speed Design Inc. No one really likes him, but he can weld. Perhaps some of that new "fire proof" bondo could be used to smooth out the welds before painting it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janaka Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Yes this was a joke. I never expected nearly 30+ posts on it. I laugh every time I see that picture. Good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifterZ_74 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 haha.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight6Z Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What temp are those flexible even rated for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi303 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 What temp are those flexible even rated for? I wonder if you could flex them into shape then weld the spiral between the edges of the strips to make them solid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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