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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth, Western Australia
Registered:
December 2002
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Re: Making manifolds
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Thu, 09 January 2003 12:47
 
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Again, it depends what you want to make it out of. If you use mandrel exhaust pipe bends, the manifold will be alot easier to make than if you use thick wall steam pipe bends. The steam pipe manifold usually looks better once finished as they are easier to linish to look like one length of twisted pipe. I'd be cautious about linishing the exhaust pipe type as they crack easily through the welds once done.
Four into two into one are a bit easier to blend in, as you are only dealing with two pipes at a time, unlike a four into one manifold. Either way, you'll need to become intimate with a die grinder to clean the runners from dags once welded up. Burrs, while expensive to purchase ($50 - 80),soon pay for themselves in time saving over the use of grinding stones. You can also purchase a die grinder relatively cheaply (less than $100), and if you remember to keep it oiled, it will last longer than your car, when use for home duties. The size of the compressor to run it is another story - as all the girls say: Bigger is Better!!!
Clint
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Making manifolds
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Cool1 | Mon, 30 December 2002 10:44 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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Jayem | Mon, 30 December 2002 21:11 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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Cool1 | Mon, 30 December 2002 23:16 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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CLG | Tue, 07 January 2003 20:36 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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Cool1 | Wed, 08 January 2003 03:26 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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CLG | Thu, 09 January 2003 12:47 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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Cool1 | Thu, 09 January 2003 12:51 |
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Re: Making manifolds
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CLG | Thu, 09 January 2003 14:07 |
