Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning>
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Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning>
Some of you may be aware that I built a set of sideexit headers a few months ago ( those of you that haven't died of old age waiting :rolleyes: )
Well here they are, theyre not much to look at but they use every trick I could possibly use.
They are 1 3/4" x 34" primaries +-2" They have 3" collectors that feed into a 3" side exhaust and a 2 1/2 " crossover pipe. They also have a cone in the collector to smooth out the transition from the primaries to the collector.
You can see in one picture the foam covered spline that I used to 'prototype' the tubing routing. While it was invaluable in getting close but there was a LOT of hand fitting to get everything even fairly close...( BTW the worst tube is off about 1 3/4" )
For those of you tempted to ask me to build a set for you here's my answer, If you have a pretty wife or girlfriend to loan me for a year, enough cash to pay me for two months, and pay off my mortgage we will talk. Otherwise forgetaboutit
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BTW I used about 5lbs of welding rod and an 80 lb tank of Acyetlyne during the creation of these basket of snakes :)
Also I added the pic of the flanges and U bends that I started with...
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Here are the flanges, as made by 'Headers by ED' They are custom made to my heads:D:D.
This is what the pipe looks like when I get it
Starting out...
Added the flexible spline for prototyping
One Pipe Close
Closer
Will THIS work ( attempt 389 )
Drivers side all taped up and ready for assembly
Passengers side before collector was welded on, Note the transition cone.
The loops run right beside the starter! Gotta have a good heatshield!
Here is the 3 1/2" exhaust I use for racing, they are glass packs with 2 1/2" cores. Too loud for normal driving!
Compared to the stock Mufflers
On the car
[Modified by 427V8, 12:14 PM 12/15/2001]
[Modified by 427V8, 4:09 PM 12/15/2001]
Well here they are, theyre not much to look at but they use every trick I could possibly use.
They are 1 3/4" x 34" primaries +-2" They have 3" collectors that feed into a 3" side exhaust and a 2 1/2 " crossover pipe. They also have a cone in the collector to smooth out the transition from the primaries to the collector.
You can see in one picture the foam covered spline that I used to 'prototype' the tubing routing. While it was invaluable in getting close but there was a LOT of hand fitting to get everything even fairly close...( BTW the worst tube is off about 1 3/4" )
For those of you tempted to ask me to build a set for you here's my answer, If you have a pretty wife or girlfriend to loan me for a year, enough cash to pay me for two months, and pay off my mortgage we will talk. Otherwise forgetaboutit
<edit>
BTW I used about 5lbs of welding rod and an 80 lb tank of Acyetlyne during the creation of these basket of snakes :)
Also I added the pic of the flanges and U bends that I started with...
</edit>
Here are the flanges, as made by 'Headers by ED' They are custom made to my heads:D:D.
This is what the pipe looks like when I get it
Starting out...
Added the flexible spline for prototyping
One Pipe Close
Closer
Will THIS work ( attempt 389 )
Drivers side all taped up and ready for assembly
Passengers side before collector was welded on, Note the transition cone.
The loops run right beside the starter! Gotta have a good heatshield!
Here is the 3 1/2" exhaust I use for racing, they are glass packs with 2 1/2" cores. Too loud for normal driving!
Compared to the stock Mufflers
On the car
[Modified by 427V8, 12:14 PM 12/15/2001]
[Modified by 427V8, 4:09 PM 12/15/2001]
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Re: Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning> (427V8)
Now that is impressive. I have never had the cahonies to try a project like that. I can wait to here how they work for you. My hat is off to you.
Will you make me a set :lol:
Will you make me a set :lol:
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Re: Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning> (427V8)
Beautiful job on those headers.....you also have some beautiful legs sticking out the door of your car....don't forget to install heat shields over them things.....hate to see a beautiful set of legs get branded during a quick exit. :D
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Re: Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning> (8T1-7T9 BIONIC VETTE)
Yes there IS a reason I don't have Hooker sidepipes :D:D
Beautiful job on those headers.....you also have some beautiful legs sticking out the door of your car....don't forget to install heat shields over them things.....hate to see a beautiful set of legs get branded during a quick exit. :D
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Re: Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning> (427V8)
Wow... will ya make me a set that will be emissions complient, and they have to fit the stock pipes, and...
Glad that your done? they look great
ZD :cheers:
Glad that your done? they look great
ZD :cheers:
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Re: Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning> (427V8)
great job , flexible prototyping? always wondered how you got the angles right .. cool :cool:
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Re: Hand Made header pics...Finally! <bandwidth warning> (Purplerainz)
Purplerainz:
Actually the flex tubing only gets you close, then is Cut, tape test fit, repete!
ZD75blue
Emmisions compliant side exhaust? :eek: :eek: :eek:
The price you go up to a pretty wife AND girlfriend! :LOL
Actually the flex tubing only gets you close, then is Cut, tape test fit, repete!
ZD75blue
Emmisions compliant side exhaust? :eek: :eek: :eek:
The price you go up to a pretty wife AND girlfriend! :LOL