DIY Merge Pipe

[OblivioAssebit]

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<h1 align="left"><u><strong>How To Make a Merge Pipe.</strong></u></h1>
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So started this and got most of the way done and my computer froze so I have to start over. So sorry if this is brief. <br />
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This is the start of my manifold for my 420a.<br />
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I got all of my steel from Ace Stainless... 2 feet of 1.5 inch Stainless Steel Pipe.<br />
The flange was purchased through FastWayRacer.com<br />
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First thing first. Your going to want to estimate the size of the Merge Collector. I cut my pipe to 5 inches. <br />
It was a bit long but its easier to cut steel than make it longer.<br />
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My cuts were cut at a 60 degree angle. I would suggest more but my bandsaw only cuts up to 60 degrees. <br />
After your first cuts you will turn the pipe 90 degrees and perform another cut. Its very simple once you get everything lined up. <br />
Here is what you should end up with after you do your cuts. <br />
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<img height="375" width="500" src="http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/oblivioassebit/attachments/2075d1274117909-my-420a-turbo-manifold-part-1-img_0001.jpg" alt="" /><br />
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Now you are going to want to tack 2 pieces together. Do this for both sides. Should look like this....<br />
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<img height="374" width="499" src="http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/oblivioassebit/attachments/2077d1274117909-my-420a-turbo-manifold-part-1-img_0005.jpg" alt="" /><br />
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<img height="375" width="500" src="http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/oblivioassebit/attachments/2076d1274117909-my-420a-turbo-manifold-part-1-img_0004.jpg" alt="" /><br />
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Next your going to have to do some fitment. The cuts that connect the 2 side pieces together to<br />
make 1 big piece, dont line up perfectly. I pulled out the grinder, and grinded them down until the<br />
gap was small. The smaller the gap the better the weld. This is where I suggest cutting the pipe shorter. <br />
It will be much much easier to do the 2 pieces instead of 4. <br />
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Now weld them all together. MAKE SURE TO USE A TIG! <br />
You will regret it later if you dont. If you dont have a TIG pay someone to do it!<br />
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<img height="684" width="513" src="http://resizr.lord-lance.com/resized/507_IMG_0007.jpg" alt="" /><br />
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Now your basically just going to place it on the flange. Keep in mind bolt holes. <br />
Your not going to want to get it all welded together and then realize that you cant drop bolts into it. <br />
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<img height="375" width="500" src="http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/oblivioassebit/attachments/2081d1274117909-my-420a-turbo-manifold-part-1-img_0009.jpg" alt="" /><br />
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<img height="374" width="499" src="http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/blogs/oblivioassebit/attachments/2082d1274117909-my-420a-turbo-manifold-part-1-img_0010.jpg" alt="" />

 

[EclipticalGS]

looks like you got pretty good penetration, good job!

 

[#40Fan]

Did you really mean a Mig, or a Tig welder?

 

[knochgoon24]

What wire are you using?

 

[2gdanny]

What wire are you using?

+1 on the wire

 

[OblivioAssebit]

Sorry guys, I meant TIG, I wrote that up in a hurry. No MIG was used. I wish I could do that with a MIG!