anyone know of a place to get them? or have some made? I remember a few years ago someone had a source and was willing to sell a few to save costs. Thanks.
Turbo header flanges
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Clifford used to offer them.
Look and see if you have any local water jet or laser cutting places. There are a few here I am intending to contact to see about getting flanges made. One place can even water jet cut 1/2" stainless.
I had posted a similar question on Turbo Ford and someone recommended checking for water cutters and laser cutters. I was told all they need is a header gasket they can scan and the stock to cut.
I have not found a source for the stainless stock yet.
I had posted a similar question on Turbo Ford and someone recommended checking for water cutters and laser cutters. I was told all they need is a header gasket they can scan and the stock to cut.
I have not found a source for the stainless stock yet.
tjnavyblue
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I think most water jets can cut through stock that's over an inch thick, and they're well priced for the accuracy (within a few thousands on even the thick cuts). WAY cleaner than plasma cutters. Our manifold plate was cut with water jet and we were super happy with the result.
Also, I've heard stainless is a bit more brittle and conducive to cracking, so mild or tempered might work just as well, especially if you're planning on some sort of coating in the future.
Also, I've heard stainless is a bit more brittle and conducive to cracking, so mild or tempered might work just as well, especially if you're planning on some sort of coating in the future.
BENJENBROOKS
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Tyler is correct about the thickness a jet can cut, if we ever had free time at work I would offer to make parts for y'all(right now we are 3 wks behind in production). We can keep plus/min .010 on plate up to 1" thick. up to 4" thick we can keep plus/min .030
If you find a place with a jet, they are pretty cheap to operate, lazer is faster though. We don't generally do outside work with our jet, but our costing department has given me roughly $90/hr as a rough estimate for design work.
If you find a place with a jet, they are pretty cheap to operate, lazer is faster though. We don't generally do outside work with our jet, but our costing department has given me roughly $90/hr as a rough estimate for design work.
I don't know why but I thought it was going to be harder than what it will be. I don't really have any availability to my car at the moment but could you just make the exhaust flange straight across where the bolt holes are or would there be clearance problems? The flange would just be a rectangular piece of metal. I included an image off Mikes website as a reference. I believe I could just use a drill press to make most of it. Going by the aluminum head pictures it looks like everything would be ok. I have some new ideas and plans to try out. Thanks for any info. Tommy
My initial design will be cutting the tubes off a inline six header I have and then mocking everything up.
Even though I cant really afford it I still want to do a twin turbo design. I will do the tube log style but I am thinking that I might be able to avoid the warping flange problem by welding in small parts and having flange bolted to head or heavy plate to hold its shape.
My roommate's best friend is a welding fabricator so he can weld it up once i have everything mocked up and cut to fit.
Later I want to get a 1/2" thick flamge made. Only reason I wanted stainless is that it doesnt rust. I dont think a 1/2" stainless flange or schedule 10 stainless tubing will be a problem for cracking.
Even though I cant really afford it I still want to do a twin turbo design. I will do the tube log style but I am thinking that I might be able to avoid the warping flange problem by welding in small parts and having flange bolted to head or heavy plate to hold its shape.
My roommate's best friend is a welding fabricator so he can weld it up once i have everything mocked up and cut to fit.
Later I want to get a 1/2" thick flamge made. Only reason I wanted stainless is that it doesnt rust. I dont think a 1/2" stainless flange or schedule 10 stainless tubing will be a problem for cracking.
59Orphan
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If you guys can't find a water jet/Laser in you town, you can buy them on the web, but they are pricey...
http://www.headersbyed.com/__ford.htm#Inline
60-up Ford OHV
144-170-200-250'
1 1/2" Rectangular 20607C $253.902 25602C $126.302 ------ ------ ------ ------
One piece flange has BOTH intake and Exhaust ports.
60-up Ford OHV
144-170-200-250'
1 5/8" Rectangular 20607D $253.902 25602D $126.302 ------ ------ ------ ------
One piece flange has BOTH intake and Exhaust ports.
60-up Ford OHV
144-170-200-250'
1 3/4" Rectangular 20607D $253.902 25602D $126.302 ------ ------ ------ ------
One piece flange has BOTH intake and Exhaust ports.
http://www.headersbyed.com/__ford.htm#Inline
60-up Ford OHV
144-170-200-250'
1 1/2" Rectangular 20607C $253.902 25602C $126.302 ------ ------ ------ ------
One piece flange has BOTH intake and Exhaust ports.
60-up Ford OHV
144-170-200-250'
1 5/8" Rectangular 20607D $253.902 25602D $126.302 ------ ------ ------ ------
One piece flange has BOTH intake and Exhaust ports.
60-up Ford OHV
144-170-200-250'
1 3/4" Rectangular 20607D $253.902 25602D $126.302 ------ ------ ------ ------
One piece flange has BOTH intake and Exhaust ports.
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