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pipe elbows to make a manifold, possibly steam pipe
PuppiesBalls - 1/7/10 at 01:15 PM

Does anybody know where i could get hold of some elbows & pipes to make a manifold?
Ideally 35mm i.d.
I have heard 'steam pipe' which is nice & thick is perfect for manifolds anybody had any experience with this?

Cheers


welderman - 1/7/10 at 01:16 PM

316 stainless here


coozer - 1/7/10 at 01:20 PM

Fiat Ducat upper outer steering column here


daviep - 1/7/10 at 03:04 PM

What kind of manifold? inlet, exhaust, turbo?

"nice and thick" is not normally a positive description when building a lightweight sportscar


PuppiesBalls - 1/7/10 at 03:08 PM

turbo manifold


daviep - 1/7/10 at 03:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by PuppiesBalls
turbo manifold


I'd still go with 316 stainless components such as THIS


v8kid - 1/7/10 at 04:02 PM

Stainless is easy to weld too. I used normal mild steel mig wire 'cos stainless wire was too stiff for my welder and the weld pool picked up enough additives from the stainless pipes to remain rust free for 2 years now.

Runs red hot so it should easily be strong enough for a turbo manifold.


madteg - 1/7/10 at 06:48 PM

What turbo are you going to use. If its a TD04 i have a spare turbo flange going in 316 st/st.