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brainfood · 01-25-2012, 10:13 AM

Base =/= top

I was asking because without bendinging the 30* bends in further it's a bitch to weld fully around the base with one side jammed up agains the sheet metal. Also makes welding door bars a bitch.

Landberg · 01-25-2012, 02:06 PM

ka-titties; You might need to add strength to your engine mounts. Will surely flex alot now

duffman1278 · 01-25-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Landberg

ka-titties; You might need to add strength to your engine mounts. Will surely flex alot now

I thought the same thing when I saw the mounts. Especially with the vibrations occurring.

epik1 · 01-25-2012, 10:12 PM

Luke(blu808) and Jordan (Jordan Innovations), please post more videos of these builds/work you do! I really enjoy watching them (no homo).

TheBlackNasty · 01-26-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by --Redwork--

Tunnel was bent by me.. I make nearly everyhting from scratch.

That thing looks awesome man, please post more of you work! is it your own private shop?? will all sorts of the right tools and goodies

blu808 · 01-26-2012, 10:54 PM

Jeff has videos? I wanna see (homo),

*TheRealSy90* · 01-26-2012, 11:14 PM

Aww I just remembered the Blu808 vette build videos

more of that kind of thing would be awesome.

Chamb-O · 01-28-2012, 08:24 AM

dsm downpipe I made yesterday

the pie cuts were to clear the alternator
usually try not to pie cut...time consuming and doesn't flow as well

dpritchard4 · 01-29-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motary

and camber arms:

so not to change the topic too much, but im wondering what was the applied force you used and how were you able to determine that maximum value?

Motary · 01-29-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpritchard4

so not to change the topic too much, but im wondering what was the applied force you used and how were you able to determine that maximum value?

I explained it a page or two ago, you can find it by searching my posts

epik1 · 02-01-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blu808

Jeff has videos? I wanna see (homo),

lol well he was in a few of yours on the Corvette build.

Anyone encourage or discourage those ISIS control arms that are on sale as a package right now?
Atutt?

I know there have been a few versions of them already and a few horror stories regarding the welds, but only a few out of all the people that have bought and used them.

godrifttoday · 02-01-2012, 11:44 AM

Change the rod ends and your golden

atutt · 02-01-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epik1

lol well he was in a few of yours on the Corvette build.

Anyone encourage or discourage those ISIS control arms that are on sale as a package right now?
Atutt?

I know there have been a few versions of them already and a few horror stories regarding the welds, but only a few out of all the people that have bought and used them.

How did I get called into the equation? lol

Ummmm... Since I have the tools and abilities to make them myself, I would make them over buy them so I can't really say anything on the ISIS stuff.

I'm not one to buy parts. I'd rather make my own. Plus I don't really trust anyone else's welds but my own (Yes I know that's a little conceited)

TheBlackNasty · 02-01-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chamb-O

dsm downpipe I made yesterday

the pie cuts were to clear the alternator
usually try not to pie cut...time consuming and doesn't flow as well

Looks like nice fab work buuuutttt all that porosity and burn through doesnt help your flow either, and looks like hell. You ever heard of running some argon purge? cork each end with a .25in hole for purge entrance and exit, run the argon at 20cfm and the inside will look just as tits as the outside...

epik1 · 02-01-2012, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

Change the rod ends and your golden

Tension rod ends? Can I ask why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by atutt

How did I get called into the equation? lol

Ummmm... Since I have the tools and abilities to make them myself, I would make them over buy them so I can't really say anything on the ISIS stuff.

I'm not one to buy parts. I'd rather make my own. Plus I don't really trust anyone else's welds but my own (Yes I know that's a little conceited)

lol I can see you have a good understanding about welds and structural stuff thats why I thought I'd ask lol

godrifttoday · 02-01-2012, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epik1

Tension rod ends? Can I ask why?

well what happens with china rod ends is that they seize up and once they lock up, with your constant movement back and forth, it just snaps and brakes, similar to bending a piece of metal back and forth. so the load is on the rod ends( correct me if im wrong) i had bought some use rear camber arms for 20 bucks, paid 45 for the pair of aurora metric rod ends and im golden now!

punxva · 02-03-2012, 03:16 PM

Started working at a race fabrication shop last week. Been working on tubs for a 65 Malibu this was the highlight of my day today. Sorry for the shitty cell phone pic

IIIXziuR · 02-03-2012, 03:44 PM

That's pretty sweet, Punx.
Sounds like it should be a neat job :-)

*Jonnie Fraz* · 02-04-2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by godrifttoday

well what happens with china rod ends is that they seize up and once they lock up, with your constant movement back and forth, it just snaps and brakes, similar to bending a piece of metal back and forth. so the load is on the rod ends( correct me if im wrong) i had bought some use rear camber arms for 20 bucks, paid 45 for the pair of aurora metric rod ends and im golden now!

Chronic metal fatigue. Like you were saying...Bend a paperclip back and forth until it breaks. It is why airplanes are retired after so many hours. They must be or they have to be completely rebuilt.

Motary · 02-05-2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonnie Fraz

Chronic metal fatigue. Like you were saying...Bend a paperclip back and forth until it breaks. It is why airplanes are retired after so many hours. They must be or they have to be completely rebuilt.

Also a reason why their bodies are riveted together instead of welded. Welds don't work too great under heavy vibrations.

Zacho · 02-05-2012, 11:51 PM

Finally finished. I must say some of the runner to collector welds were some of the most awkward I've had to do. The head flange welds aren't the prettiest since I was using 1 1/4'' pipe in 1 1/2'' recesses, the puddle always wanted to run out on me.

josh_schul · 02-06-2012, 09:14 AM

That manifold looks insane! Nice beads man!

D.Adams · 02-08-2012, 03:48 PM

Just posting a pic of my new toy. Miller 211 such a amazing machine one of the best welders i have used in a long time. Went through the spool of wire it came with and only owned it for 3 days. So i went and bought a 11lb spool of .30 and a bunch of other stuff. Been building a cart for it for the last 2 days. lol

$1300 out the door with tank.

duffman1278 · 02-08-2012, 06:02 PM

Nice buy!! What's the thickest material you've welded on it so far? I really would like to get one

trickey1991 · 02-08-2012, 10:07 PM

My buddy who owns a Fab shop just sent me pics of my new custom made RB20DET Intake manifold he is making for me

RB20 Beside RB25

trickey1991 · 02-08-2012, 10:14 PM

RB25DET Collector , soon to be full top mount Mani

SR20 Top Mount

Custom End tanks

KA Mani

SR beside KA Intake Mani

Freddy · 02-08-2012, 10:16 PM

^ no advertising

trickey1991 · 02-08-2012, 10:45 PM

LOL! Freddy you dick! lol totally didn't even realize I was

like_em_sidewayzz · 02-08-2012, 11:01 PM

i know this is such a stupid/noob question but what piping do you guys use for manifolds ? like the wall thickness and the inside on the pipe ? and why. and do you guys use stainless steel or mild steel ? thanks to who ever answers.

blu808 · 02-08-2012, 11:43 PM

65 Fastback

Dart 400CI

with custom ITB setup, custom headers, another crazy exhaust, cage, suspension.

More coming soon.

01-25-2012, 10:13 AM	#4501
brainfood Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Age: 38 Posts: 2,957 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Base =/= top I was asking because without bendinging the 30* bends in further it's a bitch to weld fully around the base with one side jammed up agains the sheet metal. Also makes welding door bars a bitch. __________________ Bryan Rogers http://www.seriousbadass.com

01-25-2012, 02:06 PM	#4502
Landberg Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ka-titties; You might need to add strength to your engine mounts. Will surely flex alot now __________________ landberk at wordpress

01-26-2012, 10:54 PM	#4506
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Jeff has videos? I wanna see (homo), __________________

01-28-2012, 08:24 AM	#4508
Chamb-O Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Parker CO Age: 34 Posts: 144 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	dsm downpipe I made yesterday the pie cuts were to clear the alternator usually try not to pie cut...time consuming and doesn't flow as well __________________ http://chambolikerambo.wordpress.com/

02-01-2012, 11:44 AM	#4512
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	Change the rod ends and your golden __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

01-25-2012, 10:12 PM	#4504
epik1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scarberia, Ontario, Canada Posts: 156 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Luke(blu808) and Jordan (Jordan Innovations), please post more videos of these builds/work you do! I really enjoy watching them (no homo).

02-03-2012, 03:44 PM	#4518
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,652 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	That's pretty sweet, Punx. Sounds like it should be a neat job :-) __________________ ... ... ... ... .

02-05-2012, 11:51 PM	#4521
Zacho Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 217 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Finally finished. I must say some of the runner to collector welds were some of the most awkward I've had to do. The head flange welds aren't the prettiest since I was using 1 1/4'' pipe in 1 1/2'' recesses, the puddle always wanted to run out on me.

02-06-2012, 09:14 AM	#4522
josh_schul Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Coatesville PA Age: 30 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That manifold looks insane! Nice beads man!

02-08-2012, 03:48 PM	#4523
D.Adams Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 2,587 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Just posting a pic of my new toy. Miller 211 such a amazing machine one of the best welders i have used in a long time. Went through the spool of wire it came with and only owned it for 3 days. So i went and bought a 11lb spool of .30 and a bunch of other stuff. Been building a cart for it for the last 2 days. lol $1300 out the door with tank. __________________ “About the time we think we can make ends meet, somebody moves the ends.” ―Herbert Hoover The build http://zilvia.net/f/builds-builds-on...u-city-az.html Owner of NVS Fabrications

02-08-2012, 06:02 PM	#4524
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 33 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Nice buy!! What's the thickest material you've welded on it so far? I really would like to get one __________________

02-08-2012, 10:07 PM	#4525
trickey1991 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kanada Age: 29 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My buddy who owns a Fab shop just sent me pics of my new custom made RB20DET Intake manifold he is making for me RB20 Beside RB25 __________________ 92' R32 GTS-T 355whp

02-08-2012, 10:14 PM	#4526
trickey1991 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kanada Age: 29 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	RB25DET Collector , soon to be full top mount Mani SR20 Top Mount Custom End tanks KA Mani SR beside KA Intake Mani __________________ 92' R32 GTS-T 355whp Last edited by trickey1991; 02-08-2012 at 10:45 PM..

02-08-2012, 10:16 PM	#4527
Freddy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 32 Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^ no advertising

02-08-2012, 10:45 PM	#4528
trickey1991 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kanada Age: 29 Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	LOL! Freddy you dick! lol totally didn't even realize I was __________________ 92' R32 GTS-T 355whp

02-08-2012, 11:01 PM	#4529
like_em_sidewayzz Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Age: 29 Posts: 59 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know this is such a stupid/noob question but what piping do you guys use for manifolds ? like the wall thickness and the inside on the pipe ? and why. and do you guys use stainless steel or mild steel ? thanks to who ever answers.

02-08-2012, 11:43 PM	#4530
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	65 Fastback Dart 400CI with custom ITB setup, custom headers, another crazy exhaust, cage, suspension. More coming soon. __________________

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