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Sat, 08 November 2003 10:48
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Hi Everyone,
I have a GT series turbine that I want to put on my Gen III 3SGTE. I wanted to use the standard manifold and use an adapter plate to bolt it on. Instead of having an adapter plate that bolts on to the manifold and then the turbo I wanted to weld it to the manifold and bolt it to the turbo. I am unsure if it is possible to weld cast iron? What metal would be best to make this from?
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Anhar Khamas
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Sat, 08 November 2003 12:31
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Generally speaking, you can't weld cast iron. Not if you want it to last anyway.
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Sat, 08 November 2003 12:33
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Yes, it is possible, and has been done a few times. Make the new plate out of pretty thick steel, and if you're not doing it yourself, get someone with some kind of experience to weld it together for you and it should be fine. 
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Sat, 08 November 2003 13:25
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Cast iron can be welded but you need a pretty good/experienced welder to do it. They need to heat the objects to cherry red, weld and let it air cool. Hopefully it won't crack.
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Sun, 09 November 2003 12:11
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THanks for the info ..... I can see why people dont do it now. I think I will end up bolting it to the manifold as the last thing I want is to have a cracked 205 manifold and try to find another one.
Anhar
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Sun, 09 November 2003 12:31
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I have a 205 manifold you can buy off me!
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Mon, 10 November 2003 11:47
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Thanks Cool1 I'll remember that when I attack my 205 manifold with a blow torch and it crumbles in my hands when I pick it up 
Anhar Khamas
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Mon, 10 November 2003 11:49
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You sure you dont want it for a spare now?
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Mon, 10 November 2003 11:55
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One manifold is enough...... I was in need of 205 brakes but I belive you dont have anymore in your 205 spare parts catalog.
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Re: manifold adapter plates
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Mon, 10 November 2003 12:00
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I never got the brakes on my halfcut  I do have a few other bits and peices still here if you need anything else 
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