I would try and submit pictures, but there's always a requirement for current date stamps. Removing that requirement might get more submissions.

Bulkhead fitting. For me it's not about the size of the return line but the ease of using AN connections versus messing around with hoses and clamps.

Add a 14mm and a 17mm to that and you're basically good to go.

Nice job on the exhaust! Did you fart when you bent down to pick up the camera? :tease:

1150's were maxed out on my car with boost at 30 psi. Upgraded to some 1650's and now my duty cycle looks much better; 60-70% with the boost set at 35 psi.

Awesome project. I really like this picture, the signs just always kind of bothered me:

Back when my motor was stock I dropped in some BC 272s and ran them to 8000 rpm for years with no problems. This was also on stock cam gears, springs, and lifters.

It's actually mounted to the middle brace on the ceiling. Don't have a cage yet, but that would also be a good mounting point.

Here's what I use for mounting my GoPro:http://www.filmtools.com/cameradept/movcamsupeq/carmounts/cadellini484.htmlIt's kind of overkill but has a lot of flexibility and allows for more mounting options than the suction cup.

I used a new set of stock water lines when I installed my FP Black. I don't remember having any difficulties with it.

It's been a while since I had a chance to weld. Built a new exhaust for my truck:

My 60's aren't much better, but my car has a similar FP Black and manual trans setup. My best results come with the launch rpm set at 6500 and making sure I get on the gas early . It's taken a lot of practice to finally start improving my 60's on the new setup; finally got down from the the...

I shortened my vent line and relocated my charcoal canister to the rear.

Thanks. The downpipe is as high as it can be before running into clearance issues from above with the subframe.My car is pretty low in the front, but the clearance came out pretty good. It's about the same as the 3" exhaust I had before. (I would have to report back later if you wanted...

Quick sound clip:

Wasn't sure on the product promotion rules. But it is from Ace Stainless; seems like you found it also.

It is a little bit overkill, but it definitely will not hurt performance.

Yeah, it's a little tricky because they do have 3.5" in straight sections but not bends. Different diameter bends are different thickness as well. (I wasn't quite sure if posting the link was allowed.)

I was going to get 16ga tubing, but all the bends I wanted were 14ga. I figured I might as well get the matching size. I highly doubt the oem system with cats, resonators, mufflers, and solid hangers would be lighter.

Thanks! Definitely a learning process for me.

Thanks. :thumb:

That's a pretty good description of it. I tend to just leave my welder set at 95 amps and use the foot pedal somewhere in the middle. I don't really know how many amps it's actually at while doing the butt welds. I try to start the puddle quick and move fast to keep from blowing it out.

The pipes are 14ga so there's very little sugar. Tried to get the weld just on the verge of melting all the way though. The joints are smooth on the inside. I did cheat on a few bends that didn't have super tight fitment by using a backing sleeve on the inside of the joint to cover the...

Didn't back purge. Don't have the regulator for it. (That and argon is super expensive here.) I did weld the v-bands while clamped together to prevent warping.Yeah, the 4" is overkill and not absolutely necessary. It won't hurt either though. Overkill is pretty much the theme of my...

The piping and bends are from Ace Stainless, the clamps and muffler are from Summit Racing.I would, but it would be ridiculous expensive, especially with shipping, like mentioned.

Thanks guys, I am still a noob at this. :thumb:So far I just have a video of it idling in the garage. I will try and upload it later. Didn't get a chance to go drive it yet. There is no awd dyno here I can run it on, but I will be running it on the track. It is actually quieter...

Was a little worried about how low the downpipe would be, but ground clearance ended up pretty decent:Still need to weld up a "race pipe" to swap out with the muffler but I need to order more v-bands.

More progress:Fitment:Need more practice on the butt welds; not as nice as the v-bands, but not as easy.That escalated quickly:There's about 10 feet of weld in this picture. Seems like I could have used a few less bends but oh well. Makes a bit more sense once it's on the car.

Final version of the downpipe:Closeup:On car:Started on the rear section:

I've been wanting to upgrade my exhaust for a while. I also wanted to get more practice on my welding skills. My original plan was to replace all the 2-bolt flanges on my existing exhaust with v-bands. Then I figured I might as well make a whole new exhaust. Then I figured if I was...

Those wheels on it don't seem too bad. Here's some quick ones I made:Enkei PF01

Some pictures from today. Almost done with my exhaust.

Not sure about that. It's a QTP cutout in that picture, says its 304 but not the exact polishing method.One more from yesterday, regular non polished 304L on the top:

From earlier tonight, building a new downpipe:

Or on an island in the middle of the Pacific. It's still not that hard to get parts, though. The local NAPA store can still usually get any maintenance items I need by the next day if they aren't in stock. Anything else I need is easy to find online. I do get killed on shipping, though.

Turndown for my cutout:

FYI I'm just a TIG welding noob trying out different things. I wasn't claiming a perfect weld, but it was my most recent. I still need lots of practice. Normally I use a 308L filler rod.I do pick up some good tips from this thread. :thumb:Here's a picture of the fitment of the v-band...

I was tacking up a v-band with no filler and liked the way it melted so I gave it a try and did the whole joint with a fusion weld:

Installed new hatch struts.

I unbolted the stamped factory piece and replaced it with a bracket made of some flat bar to get the clearance I needed. It's a pretty simple fix.

Finally got the silicone coupler I was waiting for so I could install my new intake. There is a K&N filter that fits over this 6" velocity stack, just didn't get a picture of it.

Day 3 of learning how to use my new welder. My best looking weld so far:

Thanks! I kind of like the way it looks without it.Yes, it has.

Got a few more pictures of the valve cover:It makes my candy powdercoated valve cover look plain.It's definitely one of my favorite pieces in the engine bay. :)

CCW LM20. It's listed in my profile.

Black car with shiny wheels, my favorite combo. :thumb: Your car makes me want to run outside right now and crank my coilovers lower, lol.

Awesome. Nice sleeper. :thumb:

Here's a little preview of my car:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8DkVaPC4-0