anyone attempted a custom exhaust manifold?
anyone attempted a custom exhaust manifold?
I am thinking about building an exhaust header as well. I am wondering, how do you plan to mount it to the cylinder head? seems like you would either have to build an intake manifold on to the same flange as the exhaust, or build some sort of "step" for the bolts to tighten onto which is the same height as the one on the intake manifold. I butchered a spare exhaust manifold, and I am going to try to weld some steel header tubes onto the cast iron pieces that mount to the head, and hope it holds up.
(11-28-2009, 02:48 PM)cell I fooled around in solidworks for about an hour and came up with this.
(11-28-2009, 02:48 PM)cell I fooled around in solidworks for about an hour and came up with this.
When my current motor gives up, my next will have a medusa looking header. haha
little off topic, but does anyone know if its ok to weld a plug into the egr port? or will any welding at all cause the cast iron to crack?
I welded mine shut with a piece of steel plate, no problems so far, about 4000 miles on the manifold since the weld.
Put the manifold in the oven and get it up to about 100*f, weld it with low current and let it cool naturally.
Source: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/knowledge...reheat.asp
Worst case, the manifold will have no more than 40psi on a VNT with a tight vane setting, and the T3 or K26 shouldn't hit more than 20psi, so the weld should be focused more on sealing than strength.
I made a steel plug and used a tig welder and brazing rod to seal it on my old manifold.
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Nice Job! Someday I might build one for my engine...
(12-31-2009, 10:22 AM)350SDL Alternative make a new one... I made this one for my OM606
(12-31-2009, 10:22 AM)350SDL Alternative make a new one... I made this one for my OM606
(01-01-2010, 03:11 PM)95e300dez I am a machinist and was wondering how long did it take to machine the flange, and what program you used. I have made the flange an a Bridgeport but am contemplating how to make the transitions.
I'll be prototyping one hopefully by the end of the year at work, I just need a vgt now.haha
(01-01-2010, 05:26 PM)350SDL It is programed in Mastercam.
Truly an amazing piece of work! Very impressive
(01-01-2010, 05:26 PM)350SDL It is programed in Mastercam.
(01-02-2010, 07:26 PM)jeemu(01-01-2010, 07:10 AM)350SDL I machined the flange from a solid piece of steel, and then welded bends and tube on to it.That is nice, but wg pipes should go divided on wg s valve.
Here is how i done that
It is done after the same princip on my manifold ( with a plate dividing the tube to the wastegate ) the manifold was just not finished when i took the pictures.
(01-02-2010, 07:26 PM)jeemu(01-01-2010, 07:10 AM)350SDL I machined the flange from a solid piece of steel, and then welded bends and tube on to it.That is nice, but wg pipes should go divided on wg s valve.
Here is how i done that
(01-01-2010, 07:10 AM)350SDL I machined the flange from a solid piece of steel, and then welded bends and tube on to it.
(01-01-2010, 07:10 AM)350SDL I machined the flange from a solid piece of steel, and then welded bends and tube on to it.
(01-01-2010, 05:26 PM)350SDL It is programed in Mastercam.
(01-01-2010, 05:26 PM)350SDL It is programed in Mastercam.
Handing out copies? Shoot, I'd PAY for a copy!
(01-06-2010, 04:10 PM)E300TSC Handing out copies? Shoot, I'd PAY for a copy!
(01-06-2010, 04:10 PM)E300TSC Handing out copies? Shoot, I'd PAY for a copy!
I can sell the flange for 300USD. the flange is made in mild steel and is made for standard
welding bends 37mm. inside dia.
Sorry I an not giving away the CAD or CAM file. ( it took quite some time to make... )
Anyway i dount think you can use the CAM file anyway as it all programed in milimeters.( with metrich tools ).
I think all US Mashineshops / Mastercam users use inch.
(01-03-2010, 02:30 AM)350SDL It is done after the same princip on my manifold ( with a plate dividing the tube to the wastegate ) the manifold was just not finished when i took the pictures.Do you got a picture when its finished?
(01-02-2010, 07:26 PM)jeemu(01-01-2010, 07:10 AM)350SDL I machined the flange from a solid piece of steel, and then welded bends and tube on to it.That is nice, but wg pipes should go divided on wg s valve.
Here is how i done that
(01-03-2010, 02:30 AM)350SDL It is done after the same princip on my manifold ( with a plate dividing the tube to the wastegate ) the manifold was just not finished when i took the pictures.Do you got a picture when its finished?
(01-02-2010, 07:26 PM)jeemu(01-01-2010, 07:10 AM)350SDL I machined the flange from a solid piece of steel, and then welded bends and tube on to it.That is nice, but wg pipes should go divided on wg s valve.
Here is how i done that
(01-06-2010, 05:28 PM)350SDL Sorry I an not giving away the CAD or CAM file. ( it took quite some time to make... )
(01-06-2010, 05:28 PM)350SDL Sorry I an not giving away the CAD or CAM file. ( it took quite some time to make... )
any new work on this?
(01-06-2010, 05:28 PM)350SDL I think all US Mashineshops / Mastercam users use inch.
(01-06-2010, 05:28 PM)350SDL I think all US Mashineshops / Mastercam users use inch.
(10-18-2010, 11:24 PM)300D50 Don't ever give up your finished files/programs, just give out pictures and sell products, it helps keep the market fresh.
(10-18-2010, 11:24 PM)300D50 Don't ever give up your finished files/programs, just give out pictures and sell products, it helps keep the market fresh.