03CL55AMG Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) So I am kicking around the idea of making a header for my quest and then fitting up a t3 flanged turbo, not sure of the grade of stainless steel to use and what pit falls I may run into, also what level of skills are needed to do this well. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome and thanks. Edited April 18, 2015 by 03CL55AMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Look into welding processes for stainless. Its where most everyone fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-starion Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Good quality 304ss elbows sch 40 and alot of fitting and stainless tig experience. Back purging and full bevels is a must. It takes time and patience to do it right. Buying a merge collector pre cut and tacked is best since its quite hard to get all the angles correct for a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03CL55AMG Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks Phil...that was a quick response, seem I remember some post about bracing as well...to handle the weight of the turbo and bouncing around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03CL55AMG Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 That is some solid advice.. Is 304ss costly..or better yet is there a kit that has all the pieces that just need welding... That would be to easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieJ Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 www.acestainless.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieJ Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks Phil...that was a quick response, seem I remember some post about bracing as well...to handle the weight of the turbo and bouncing around. If you must brace, you brace the turbo not the manifold. If welded properly with the use of sch 40 there is no need for a brace. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/TomRitt/CIMG1815.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr-starion Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 If you must brace, you brace the turbo not the manifold. If welded properly with the use of sch 40 there is no need for a brace. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/TomRitt/CIMG1815.jpg X2! manifold needs to be flexible, adding a solid brace to it will cause stress and cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPI28 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h95/ZPI28/My%20Cars/87%20Eiger%20H43/header007.jpg Kinda like this.. This is one I bought years ago off CHAD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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