EDIT: 951 exhaust manifolds...see last Post/Poll
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I'm unsure of the coating, but the one that my supplier use have not failed on any cars in over 5 years, & most of those are 800-1100 Supra's. It is 321 Stainess & will have 1/2" flanges. Oh, Do the 951's have slotted flanges at the head for the header to move around like the 928's?? I can't remember. I was thinking of the upside down J holes to make hanging the header (& mounting) easier.
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Yes, they have slotted holes for ease of installation, if you want to call it that.
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Originally Posted by MarkRobinson
It is 321 Stainess & will have 1/2" flanges.
I would suggest not polishing or coating for appearance. If they are coated, I have a feeling your market will prefer a performance ceramic coating instead where function is key.
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The coatings are strictly performance-oriented, though available in a few finishes: the flat-black is the highest-temp: good for not heating up the oil pans as much.
I'll start on it this weekend: i have to get a flange made first, then a donor car. Wee!
I'll start on it this weekend: i have to get a flange made first, then a donor car. Wee!
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Mark, if this header comes out as well as we all hope, you might have to change your name to just turbosports.com, cause you'll be getting a lot of 951 business.
I'm definitely interested. I think I'll hold off until your first batch is built/sold/tested though. Give my wallet some time to recover from the engine rebuild.
I'm definitely interested. I think I'll hold off until your first batch is built/sold/tested though. Give my wallet some time to recover from the engine rebuild.
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I'll start on it this weekend
But please don't forget about the full 3" exhaust kit as there is quite a bit of interest in that product also. What is the time frame on that?
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I REALLY need a 951 that I can use for about 2 weekends to mock up the systems. Anyone in the Austin, TX area that's up to that? I'd like to be able to leave the car at the shop for the week flanked by the weekends: it would be secure, but would require the car to have current insurance.
Not sure Travis (my exhaust guinea pig) is up to that...you around buddy?
Mark
Not sure Travis (my exhaust guinea pig) is up to that...you around buddy?
Mark
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There is no way in hell there will ever be a 4 to 1 header in 321SS with crossover pipe and v-bands for $800.The raw materials cost more then that.If we could sell our headers for cheaper we certainly would.So good luck.
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Originally Posted by MarkRobinson
I REALLY need a 951 that I can use for about 2 weekends to mock up the systems. Anyone in the Austin, TX area that's up to that? I'd like to be able to leave the car at the shop for the week flanked by the weekends
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
There is no way in hell there will ever be a 4 to 1 header in 321SS with crossover pipe and v-bands for $800.The raw materials cost more then that.If we could sell our headers for cheaper we certainly would.So good luck.
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I'm confident I can meet that price, but not confident it's worth it to me to price it that low: too early to tell but you brought up a good point: I'll do some pricing to firm things up before setting a final price, & will ensure I let everyone here know about it before anything else happens. Might take a day or two.
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Originally Posted by MarkRobinson
I'm confident I can meet that price, but not confident it's worth it to me to price it that low: too early to tell but you brought up a good point: I'll do some pricing to firm things up before setting a final price, & will ensure I let everyone here know about it before anything else happens. Might take a day or two.
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I might have to do that to "buy my place" line the manufacturing line. Also, It appears my price is good for what I've stated less the ceramic coating, which is over $200 retail for both peices. I might offer than on the side, but personally, & from my experience, you cannot reach up/down & touch a hot ceramic-coated exhaust pipe, but you can if it's wrapped in thermal-tec or so. My 951S was wrapped this way as is my 928 turbo kit: works great.
Are there severe problems with maintaining the $800 price for the header/cross-under pipe to-the turbo, but offering the coating at an addition price if requested? TurboTim was correct: i was ill-informed on coating pricing as part of my quote. Otherwise, I think we're good on things. :/
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Are there severe problems with maintaining the $800 price for the header/cross-under pipe to-the turbo, but offering the coating at an addition price if requested? TurboTim was correct: i was ill-informed on coating pricing as part of my quote. Otherwise, I think we're good on things. :/
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