Duke

daigo

Brian,
Who did the work locally?

Techno Duck

Brian, do you remember the size of that flex joint? I am debating modifying a set of stock headers or simply going with the stage 1 from SFR. I would want to put a flex joint on both the #1 and #2 runners to help prevent cracking, aswell as weld up the flanges like you had done on yours. I figure the welding alone would run me about $100-150 aswell as the 2 flex joints (about $50 each). At that point the stage 1 headers are only $1000 away.... . Also was the welding work MIG or should i take it to a place that can TIG weld them?

I have a #1 / #4 section with a damaged bellows (i was not careful when removing) and would need to cut that out to make them usable anyhow. My spare #2 / #3 section has a very light crack developing around the flange, visible from the inside. I should probably cut the heatshields off and take a look at the welds where they merge together also. These stock headers are such a pain!

I really need to smoke test my exhaust, im very curious to see how the spare set of headers i bought are holding up. I was getting about 1-bar at 2700rpm on my 26/6 with MAF. I assume they are in good shape, but as i wait for the smoke to build up in the system its going to feel like an eternity.

spoolin51

does anyone know the approximate temperature the cold side of the turbo reaches? Im looking at reducers 4" to 3" and max temp on the silicone is 400f

DDP

LOL. More then fine.

spoolin51

I guess I have that image of the hotside glowing red stuck in my head and as the cold side is only a few inches away I thought it might get pretty hot too.

Thom

Are you keeping A/C with a 4" intake on the cold side?

spoolin51

Nope got the ac delete. I am also going to get rid of the headlights for more play room.

333pg333

What is this, a weather report? "More rain, then fine" What's with you guys and the then/than thing? Seems a real US phenom. I don't get why? Phonetics?

Why are you reducing Waqqas? You can fit the 4" intake, just, but you have to move the alt. There is a bracket available.

Thom

You may also need to modify the TB as the spring will likely touch the 4" hose on the compressor side.

I am thinking about this as my new turbo also has a 4" intake on the cold side.

95ONE

Then, Than
Weather, Whether
Too, To.
Specially, Especially
I.E, E.G.

No one takes the time to figure it out. Speaks the same.

theedge

Kinetic Motorsport in Port Kells. I cut the heatshields off though.

theedge

I think it was a 2" ID one. There was a size close to the ID of the headers that they used.

I pressure tested my headers using some chunks of aluminum that I drilled holes in, then bolted to the headers with gaskets. Then I pressurized the header section with a schreader in one of the aluminum bits. Then I just sprayed soapy water and watched for bubbles from leaks.

spoolin51

Ill check that out, thanks man
Patrick, I'm reducing because my MAF is only 3".
PS I already have the bracket that deletes the AC and moves the alt lower

spoolin51

Just finished headers