Author Topic: Homemade turbo 'log' manifold? (Read 2923 times)

hamradio · « **on:** April 11, 2008, 03:20:10 pm »

Ok,
A td manifold is a minor pain in the ass for me to get. Mainly, I don't want to pay $100+ for one, used. I have a mig, access to a plasma cutter to cut a turbo flange and a flange to bolt up to the head, etc. Will a 'log' style manifold, made from mild steel 'weld els' hold up to the heat of a diesel, or not? What about stainless? Or do both not stand up to the heat?

Thanks.

Darth Garry · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2008, 03:54:54 pm »

I'm working on one right now. I guess we'll see if it holds up. Here are some pictures.

http://www.notinteresting.com/photoalbum/080403_Truckdoza/blank.htm

Garry

jimfoo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2008, 04:49:07 pm »

Stainless is better for heat

hamradio · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2008, 06:38:08 am »

Wow, that intake mani looks really cool. You're making a log style exhaust manifold, too?

carrizog60 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2008, 08:38:00 am »

why is that better?

burn_your_money · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:23:38 pm »

the stock TD intake biases #2 and #3 cylinders