Icehouse Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Looking good Duke!!! I know your a Rocket Scientist and you would never put the header to close to the brakes, but how close is it? I like that header so bad I may have to build one :D Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted July 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 Thanks guys! Looking good Duke!!! I know your a Rocket Scientist and you would never put the header to close to the brakes, but how close is it? I like that header so bad I may have to build one :D They are fun to build! Its really gratifying when you measure them in the end and the lengths are just right. And if they look good that is just a bonus! It is a few inches away from the master cylinder. It comes really close to the check valve thing, but that is OK because that will be gone. One thing that it does come a little to close to is the steering box. I don't thing I will be able to adjust it with the header installed...hopefully after this project is done I will be able to work on not having to worry about the steering box, if you know what I'm saying;). Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 For my first header this has been a bit of a difficult one because of the space confines that I put upon myself because of the collector placement, but I'm really happy with how it is turning out. I have finished the welding on the header. I just need to make the connecting tabs for the collector and get the down pipe welded up. Then it is off to have it coated. Here are some pictures from tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment
69FJWagon Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 that looks great cant wait to hear how that sounds in person:D Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Duke once again, that is bad ass!! But how are you going to do the last couple welds? Quote Link to comment
fiveohthree Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 You're amazing, that fab work looks really great. After you did the merger thing, you cut the tops off? But then why is the tube at the end four times this size of the single header tube? Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Could be making 2 stroke expansion pipes also $$$$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 that looks great cant wait to hear how that sounds in person:D That makes two of us! I am finally making some money so I can get around to buying the expensive parts of the swap!:D Duke once again, that is bad ass!! But how are you going to do the last couple welds? If you are talking about the slip joints at the collector, they don't get welded. I am making tabs that make it so you can unbolt the header from the collector, making installation and removal really easy...also its kinda a racecar thing. I should be finishing this up tonight/tomorrow so pics will hopefully be up soon for a better picture of whats going on. You're amazing, that fab work looks really great. After you did the merger thing, you cut the tops off? But then why is the tube at the end four times this size of the single header tube? Because that is where the exhaust comes together from all 4 of the primaries...4 into 1. Wouldn't make sense to have them feeding into a tiny exhaust pipe now would it? Could be making 2 stroke expansion pipes also $$$$$$$$$ I've made those before...but this is a little different. Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Pretty much finished the intake manifold a few days ago. I just need to make the stuff for the linkage, but I can't do that until the new linkage comes. I'm thinking of either having is anodized or blasted and powder coated clear, not sure yet. Here are some pictures of the finished product. Quote Link to comment
Bugeye Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I wish I had your fabracation skills, everything looks freaking beautiful Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 You better show that peice of art off with some clear power coating. Looks good Jason Quote Link to comment
xyzalvarez Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 dang headers skills ! props man ! keep the pics coming... Quote Link to comment
b210in Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 nice build, what size are the konigs? Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Definitely clear. :cool: Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 The oil pan is close to being finished. I just need to make the gated area for the pickup. I think I might have it zinc plated when its done. With how far back the engine sits it almost a mid sump! You can see how much the engine is tilted also. Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 that tig work looks nice ive been a fellower tigger myself LOL what kinda machine ya got. oh btw i love your signiture thats great "mig welders are for trailers" i have a sticker somewhere that says "wire feeders are for sissys" sad part is i'm stuck on a stinger at least 8 hours a day :( i rarley ever get to bust out the heli arc. Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 WOW!!! Duke strikes again! I just want to know how much oil it holds? The oil change places are going to be pissed when you pull up for the 19.99 oil change :D hehe looking good buddy!! I just can't wait to hear that thing run. Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 The welder we have is an old machine from my dads car racing days. I'm not sure of the brand, but it is older than me. Its also covered in sponsorship stickers from back in the day. Got a few things back from coating. The project has been put on halt due to school :(. But I will have it running over my winter break, come hell or high water. Anyway, here are the coated headers and valve cover. I like the look of carbs. 2 Quote Link to comment
Icehouse Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 So how long are we going to have to wait until fire up? You said winter.. So your saying like December? Damn that sucks! :D Quote Link to comment
subbie240z Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 nice work! looks awsome! Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 hey duke wanna make me a smog legal l series headder?:D Quote Link to comment
Duke Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Thanks Guys! I was kinda discouraged on the project for a while...now I can't wait to get back on it. So how long are we going to have to wait until fire up? You said winter.. So your saying like December? Damn that sucks! :D Yeah, it will be December or January. Gotta go to school. Just got back to Chico today and it is hotter than hell! hey duke wanna make me a smog legal l series headder?:D Smog legal? That's gonna be a little tough. The stuff that they go through to get things CARB certified is a pain. But I will make you a header...just need your car for about a week and some $$$ Quote Link to comment
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