Project: POP (Pile of Parts)

[ejs262]

my understanding is that the short runner intakes like that one leave alot to be desired, even compared to a stock LS2 intake....

[ejs262]

it's a pretty neat setup! the engineering that went into these engines is insane, everything was thought of to ensure it would not only make power, but...

[ejs262]

correct, and very well designed at that, the main passage tapers in width and height as more coolant would enter, promoting even flow from each cylin...

[ejs262]

I missed this earlier, I vote Turbo Trans AM....

[ejs262]

the header looks great! long tubes make those ford OHC engines sound WAY better!

[ejs262]

Disclaimer: This is going to be a slow, boring thread to follow, without consistent updates. it's a build thread for a car that I don't have yet, hence...

[ejs262]

That lower bolt hole gets really tight at full diameter, either way I'm going to have to adjust the pipe for the bolt, in the end, it will be round, but...

[ejs262]

I've spent the past few days hammering out the flange for the new turbo manifold, I'm pretty sure I've got it spot on, now. I've had it 3d printed twice,...

[ejs262]

here's the Dorman part, it's about $430,

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-615-901/overview/

Here's an AC Delco part listed...

[ejs262]

Practice helps, alot!



old on the left, new on the right. still a bit hot, but way better!



One log...

[ejs262]

well, I decided that since I paid my truck off, it was time to acquire a new tool as a present, I think this little... er... big guy should come in handy!...

[ejs262]

Thanks guys! I've been practicing alot, I've done about 5 or 6 laps around some pipe, tomorrow I'm going to cut it apart and do it again, hopefully I...

[ejs262]

it's a Miller Diversion 180

a little less stickout, a litttle more prep, a little more speed, and a little less current netted this:
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[ejs262]

Thanks! I picked up some stainless wire wheels this afternoon, but I did forget acetone... DOH! I was running about 120 amps for that run, I think I am...

[ejs262]

car intake manifolds are WAY lower profile, and apparently, the Dorman replacement parts manifolds actually make more power compared to stock car manifolds....

[ejs262]

first ever attempts at welding stainless steel. I can tell already I need lots of practice. I think my travel speed is too slow, and I probably...

[ejs262]

agreed, but realistically, there's no real bend in the areas I'm concerned about. I horizontally slotting the bolt holes for either end port will allow...

[ejs262]

Thanks, I'll have to check them out.

I've been working on the engineering for the manifolds quite a bit over the past few days.
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[ejs262]

I re-drew the header flange from square one, the only dimension in question at this point, is the distance between the ports, unfortunately, I don't have...

[ejs262]

there's another free cad program, but, it's a cloud program, so all of your drawings are available to the world. For me, that's no big deal, for others...