The making of a divided t3 manifold

[bigjdog84]

Here are some pictures of a divided t3 manifold in the making. Figure a lot of the holset guys out there would appreciate this one. Mega quick spool


3d CNC'd head flange

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Collector tacked together before bottom cut is made

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Welding up the collector

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First side of the collector welded on

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A finished manifold

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Some dimes. Notice how the weld is not undercut and has the correct amount of filler rod and heat.

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Flange welds

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Experimented with angling the collector more. I think this angle is a bit too drastic, but made it work!

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[2slow4utsi]

I think I want to trade back my T3 manifold and get this instead. Trade plus cash on my end?

 

[11secDSM]

Not too shabby Joe!

 

[bwhite]

So whats the cost? I looks great.

 

[snowborder714]

You should know better than to ask this in the forums. He's not a Supporting Freelancer or Vendor, so this can't be discussed in here.

 

[Devilman]

very nice looking manifold!!!

 

[okcpopeman]

Welds look excellent, I've noticed not many fabricators focus much on waste gate placement in terms of exhaust flow. Seems almost all place them at 90 degree angles to the runner. I guess why mess with it though if it works?

 

[hurricanecris24]

Good looking manifold

 

[frankozz]

You should make a v band manifold.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Very nice piece indeed.

 

[bigjdog84]

Thanks for the kinds words guys. This is just showing what goes into making one. Unfortunately I'm not a freelancer or vendor.

Frank, I think you may be onto something w/the v-band

When putting the turbo in a relatively stock location it's very difficult to play too much with the WG placement. Unless you are running silly low boost going 90 deg. off the collector works just fine. Rock solid boost and no taper--works for me!

 

[RoryBarron]

Wow! That looks awesome! If only I could weld...

 

[4g63Powered]

Almost makes it look easy.