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*kingkilburn* · 06-11-2010, 02:16 AM

Were you able to get away with cutting just the center section between the bends?

GSXRJJordan · 06-11-2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

Were you able to get away with cutting just the center section between the bends?

With the amount of extra height he has there (Datsun strut towers come up higher than S13/S14's do) I would have cut the ends, not the center. Looks like he cut the center, cause he's a boss.

Nezahualcoyotl · 06-11-2010, 05:40 AM

WOW!... i wish i could do the quality work that you guys are doin.
whats a good way of learning how to be a fabricator/welder?

Firestorm · 06-11-2010, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nezahualcoyotl

WOW!... i wish i could do the quality work that you guys are doin.
whats a good way of learning how to be a fabricator/welder?

uhm...FABBING things? i dunno, practice makes perfect.

but it probably wouldn't hurt if you attend welding classes first.

also, good equipment and the right tools are important. for example, i did a sheet metal air duct for a buddys car a few weeks ago, but doing sheet metal work with an angle grinder and the corner of your workbench can get pretty discouraging... i mean it works, but it's nothing i'd show off here

luckily a friend and i are renting a little shop starting july where we can work on our own cars (didn't have a place up to now) so i'm gonna start fabbing a lot more soon, i can't wait.

punxva · 06-11-2010, 11:26 AM

made a brake master stopper not much just getting better at mig...

blu808 · 06-11-2010, 06:56 PM

No. I actually cut the ends down which also lowered the bar.

sonomadrifter · 06-13-2010, 02:16 PM

Made these.

longfellow · 06-14-2010, 12:46 PM

I made a pretty neat front duct for my intercooler set up. Now everything going through the bumper is forced into the intercooler. Next up is a an upper cooling panel and probably some side ducts to divert air around the tire and towards the brake ducts.

I'll post pictures of it tonight.

ka-titties · 06-14-2010, 02:58 PM

is that what you made with your splitter of tomorrow?

longfellow · 06-14-2010, 03:29 PM

No the splitter is from a Nextel Cup COT NASCAR which I havent put on the car yet. IIRC its from Jimmie Johnsons car or something. I dont give a fuck about nascar, its just neat that I have a 1/4 thick carbon fiber splitter for my car.

The duct work is made out of .032 sheet aluminum.

Mister.E · 06-14-2010, 05:22 PM

cant wait to see the duct. i love the intercooler setup so far

longfellow · 06-14-2010, 07:21 PM

I ended up taking forever to change out my P/S pump after work. So I'll try and get pictures of it tomorrow. I also put on some terry springs to hold the bumper in place so it takes all of 2 seconds to take the bumper off or on, and I'm no longer wasting zipties.

longfellow · 06-15-2010, 04:58 PM

Sweet Terry Spring things that hold the bumper in place. NO MORE ZIPTIES!!!!!

And the front duct:

Om1kron · 06-16-2010, 01:33 AM

Looks real good, I'm going to jump on the mid mount bandwagon sooner than later.

Nezahualcoyotl · 06-16-2010, 01:35 AM

^that Duct looks perty sick, if it was shaped to fit the bumper it would look OE, except for the springs and zip ties lol

also, if i may ask, does anyone know of a place that a lathe, cnc, or any of those that does custom work in Orange County CA? I want to ask them what i need to do get in that line of work, and maybe get something done

longfellow · 06-16-2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Om1kron

Looks real good, I'm going to jump on the mid mount bandwagon sooner than later.

It has way more advantages over a standard FMIC - Boost response, cooling effeciency, away from damage, keeps weight down and further back etc etc. As far as I can tell there are no draw backs other than the fact you cant see it (which is a plus for me.) A few weeks ago some kid asked me if I had a side mount haha.

*Jonnie Fraz* · 06-16-2010, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longfellow

It has way more advantages over a standard FMIC - Boost response, cooling effeciency, away from damage, keeps weight down and further back etc etc. As far as I can tell there are no draw backs other than the fact you cant see it (which is a plus for me.) A few weeks ago some kid asked me if I had a side mount haha.

You forgot "you get to keep your bumper support."..lol

longfellow · 06-16-2010, 08:53 AM

Well part of it atleast. haha

conrad_s13.5 · 06-17-2010, 07:50 AM

i love my midmount,...heat soaks a bitch tho!
never had to worry bout that shit till now

longfellow · 06-17-2010, 08:01 AM

I dont have that issue, intercooler never gets over 100* on the hot side and 92* on the cold side. Its always cold to the touch, even before I made the duct.

andy20det · 06-17-2010, 12:05 PM

Made some subframes bushings. ( Made out of 6061 )

And a adaptor for a oil block setup that need to be fited on a SR20. ( Made it out of MONEL )

Check those NTP. Im sure this shit is from China. Don't thrust those chineese !

I only paid the Radiator wich is a trust and the AN fittings.

This is a set of Crossmember bushing and Diff bushing For a datsun 510

Otto347 · 06-19-2010, 11:17 PM

Need to relocate my inlet and outlet on the radiator, instead of using the old ones I decided to give this a shot out of some scrap we had lying around.

Didnt turn out too bad

cnichols · 06-20-2010, 02:09 PM

Fabbed up some new LS1 -S14 mounts ...

*kingkilburn* · 06-20-2010, 02:39 PM

Very nice!

blu808 · 06-21-2010, 12:29 AM

Nice work there. Very cool.

I had matco fabricate a new Blu808 edition tool box for me. lol

roco · 06-21-2010, 06:18 AM

a few cages ive made over the last few weeks.

This is another 240sx s14, its for drifting, its running a 2.5 turbo skyline engine running 400hp. insane.

mitsubuishi colt race car, with full evolution 8 4wd running gear. another cool converion and once again should be stupid quick, engine is good for about 450hp but has yet to be dyno'd.

nice r32 skyline, serious car, its 400bhp, i took it up the road for a spin, ohh my god. :biggrin::beer:

an old ep71 toyota starlet, once again huge power for such a little car, its running a turbo charged 1.3 ef engine running 300hp. :eyemouth:

this is a crazy MK2 Toyota Mr2 Rallycross car, its in the unlimited class and its getting a very extensive cage, full fia spec multipoint cage and when it leaves my shop the customer is bringing it off to get a full custom carbon/kevlar body.......! it will be running about 600hp and wont be shy.

ka-titties · 06-21-2010, 09:03 AM

do most people MIG cages? just wondering because i'm thinking about getting a pre-bent one and tigging it in since i have a tig already. i would rather not go out and buy a mig just for this.

longfellow · 06-21-2010, 09:14 AM

You can do it with either one, just need the right filler rod for DOM tubing which IIRC is just mild steel.

If I ever get around to buying a Mazworx half cage I'm just going to use my mig.

atutt · 06-21-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ka-titties

do most people MIG cages? just wondering because i'm thinking about getting a pre-bent one and tigging it in since i have a tig already. i would rather not go out and buy a mig just for this.

No you don't NEED a mig to do it. I do it with TIG.

I've actually been thinking of making pre-bent cages.. Think there's a market for it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by longfellow

You can do it with either one, just need the right filler rod for DOM tubing which IIRC is just mild steel.

If I ever get around to buying a Mazworx half cage I'm just going to use my mig.

Yup ER70S-2 would be the right filler rod.

PerilousActs · 06-21-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atutt

No you don't NEED a mig to do it. I do it with TIG.

I've actually been thinking of making pre-bent cages.. Think there's a market for it?

Yup ER70S-2 would be the right filler rod.

Yes, please. I haven't been able to find any prebent kits for s-chassis cars except for the brokedick racing and mazworx cages.

06-11-2010, 02:16 AM	#2971
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,041 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Were you able to get away with cutting just the center section between the bends? __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

06-11-2010, 06:56 PM	#2976
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	No. I actually cut the ends down which also lowered the bar. __________________

06-13-2010, 02:16 PM	#2977
sonomadrifter Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: culpeper/richmond Posts: 370 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Made these. __________________ http://buildmakecreate.tumblr.com/

06-14-2010, 12:46 PM	#2978
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I made a pretty neat front duct for my intercooler set up. Now everything going through the bumper is forced into the intercooler. Next up is a an upper cooling panel and probably some side ducts to divert air around the tire and towards the brake ducts. I'll post pictures of it tonight. __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

06-14-2010, 03:29 PM	#2980
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	No the splitter is from a Nextel Cup COT NASCAR which I havent put on the car yet. IIRC its from Jimmie Johnsons car or something. I dont give a fuck about nascar, its just neat that I have a 1/4 thick carbon fiber splitter for my car. The duct work is made out of .032 sheet aluminum. __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

06-11-2010, 05:40 AM	#2973
Nezahualcoyotl Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Ana, California Age: 34 Posts: 769 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	WOW!... i wish i could do the quality work that you guys are doin. whats a good way of learning how to be a fabricator/welder?

06-14-2010, 02:58 PM	#2979
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	is that what you made with your splitter of tomorrow?

06-14-2010, 05:22 PM	#2981
Mister.E Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 4,590 Trader Rating: (53) Feedback Score: 53 reviews	cant wait to see the duct. i love the intercooler setup so far

06-14-2010, 07:21 PM	#2982
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I ended up taking forever to change out my P/S pump after work. So I'll try and get pictures of it tomorrow. I also put on some terry springs to hold the bumper in place so it takes all of 2 seconds to take the bumper off or on, and I'm no longer wasting zipties. __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

06-15-2010, 04:58 PM	#2983
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Sweet Terry Spring things that hold the bumper in place. NO MORE ZIPTIES!!!!! And the front duct: __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

06-16-2010, 01:33 AM	#2984
Om1kron Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 40 Posts: 6,879 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Looks real good, I'm going to jump on the mid mount bandwagon sooner than later. __________________ Wayne

06-16-2010, 01:35 AM	#2985
Nezahualcoyotl Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Santa Ana, California Age: 34 Posts: 769 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	^that Duct looks perty sick, if it was shaped to fit the bumper it would look OE, except for the springs and zip ties lol also, if i may ask, does anyone know of a place that a lathe, cnc, or any of those that does custom work in Orange County CA? I want to ask them what i need to do get in that line of work, and maybe get something done

06-16-2010, 08:53 AM	#2988
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Well part of it atleast. haha __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

06-17-2010, 07:50 AM	#2989
conrad_s13.5 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Age: 34 Posts: 1,533 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	i love my midmount,...heat soaks a bitch tho! never had to worry bout that shit till now __________________ cONtRol FReAkS

06-17-2010, 08:01 AM	#2990
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I dont have that issue, intercooler never gets over 100* on the hot side and 92* on the cold side. Its always cold to the touch, even before I made the duct. __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

06-17-2010, 12:05 PM	#2991
andy20det Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: montreal Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Made some subframes bushings. ( Made out of 6061 ) And a adaptor for a oil block setup that need to be fited on a SR20. ( Made it out of MONEL ) Check those NTP. Im sure this shit is from China. Don't thrust those chineese ! I only paid the Radiator wich is a trust and the AN fittings. This is a set of Crossmember bushing and Diff bushing For a datsun 510

06-20-2010, 02:09 PM	#2993
cnichols Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Age: 41 Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Fabbed up some new LS1 -S14 mounts ... __________________ 11.0 @ 131 \| LS1 \| T56 Magnum Last edited by cnichols; 09-21-2010 at 09:42 PM..

06-20-2010, 02:39 PM	#2994
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,041 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice! __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

06-21-2010, 12:29 AM	#2995
blu808 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Campbell, Ca Age: 38 Posts: 5,010 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Nice work there. Very cool. I had matco fabricate a new Blu808 edition tool box for me. lol __________________

06-21-2010, 06:18 AM	#2996
roco Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: IRELAND Age: 35 Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a few cages ive made over the last few weeks. This is another 240sx s14, its for drifting, its running a 2.5 turbo skyline engine running 400hp. insane. mitsubuishi colt race car, with full evolution 8 4wd running gear. another cool converion and once again should be stupid quick, engine is good for about 450hp but has yet to be dyno'd. nice r32 skyline, serious car, its 400bhp, i took it up the road for a spin, ohh my god. :biggrin::beer: an old ep71 toyota starlet, once again huge power for such a little car, its running a turbo charged 1.3 ef engine running 300hp. :eyemouth: this is a crazy MK2 Toyota Mr2 Rallycross car, its in the unlimited class and its getting a very extensive cage, full fia spec multipoint cage and when it leaves my shop the customer is bringing it off to get a full custom carbon/kevlar body.......! it will be running about 600hp and wont be shy. __________________ "Racing is life. Everything else that happens before or after is just waiting." ~Steve McQueen [Le Mans -1970]

06-21-2010, 09:03 AM	#2997
ka-titties Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near that guy you know Posts: 1,561 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	do most people MIG cages? just wondering because i'm thinking about getting a pre-bent one and tigging it in since i have a tig already. i would rather not go out and buy a mig just for this.

06-21-2010, 09:14 AM	#2998
longfellow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa Area Posts: 606 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	You can do it with either one, just need the right filler rod for DOM tubing which IIRC is just mild steel. If I ever get around to buying a Mazworx half cage I'm just going to use my mig. __________________ http://timeattackdan.blogspot.com/

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