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Alright guys, I've decided to make my own turbo header.. go ahead say OMFG anything he touches breaks.. its ok..:lol: i'm only tacking it together and i have a professional tig welder who will be doing the finish welding:doah:
basically what i'm looking for is any pics any of you have of a tubular manifold on a taco.. i'm trying to plan out my design and pics would help greatly:waytogo:
btw.. no more mild steel for me, 304 ss all the way:evil:



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kick freakign ass:meemee::jawdrop: thanks a ton chris:D
hey chris, whose manifolds are those? [email protected]'s? i'd think that wg placement would conflict with the turbo drain



right on man, now go destroy some metal :lol::waytogo:
Those aren't mine. I have a similar style but have not posted any of them yet.
The #1 and #4 runners have different take offs from the flange mine are the same. I try to stay as close to equal length as possible. Not saying it won't work but that's how I do mine
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Man that first batch of manifold pictures are mine from a long time ago.
Here are a couple more recent ones


And a bottom mount for a drag car.


Pretty much anything you want for around $450
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Man that first batch of manifold pictures are mine from a long time ago.
Here are a couple more recent ones


And a bottom mount for a drag car.


Pretty much anything you want for around $450
Hey Randy does the first one clear the a/c lines?
dont mean to thread jack, but quick question, what are the benefits of having a tubular manifold style, compared to the log style?
dont mean to thread jack, but quick question, what are the benefits of having a tubular manifold style, compared to the log style?
Cast manifolds are commonly found on OEM applications, whereas welded tubular manifolds are found almost exclusively on aftermarket and race applications. Both manifold types have their advantages and disadvantages. Cast manifolds are generally very durable and are usually dedicated to one application. They require special tooling for the casting and machining of specific features on the manifold. This tooling can be expensive.
On the other hand, welded tubular manifolds can be custom-made for a specific application without special tooling requirements. The manufacturer typically cuts pre-bent steel U-bends into the desired geometry and then welds all of the components together. Welded tubular manifolds are a very effective solution. One item of note is durability of this design. Because of the welded joints, thinner wall sections, and reduced stiffness, these types of manifolds are often susceptible to cracking due to thermal expansion/contraction and vibration. Properly constructed tubular manifolds can last a long time, however. In addition, tubular manifolds can offer a substantial performance advantage over a log-type manifold.
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