HUNTER02SS

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First off they are Tubular Header's, not Manifold's. There is a difference.
Secondly, I am sure there won't be any problem's with the setup.

Phil99vette

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The welds don't look horrible but I would definitely question why they didn't backpurge.

pwrtrip75

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Why would you back purge them? They arent dairy, food, or medical grade and whats to say there was any burn through? I never back purge any headers I make and they arent 100% penetration....Why would you need to have that? Do they need to pass x-ray and meet california standards for earthquakes and building code? No. The weld size excedes the thickness of the material, so 100% penetration is not needed for any structual integrity. If the tubes crack it 99.999% happens around the weld...not the weld itself. So the material being used is what determines how it will hold up. Not if its welded to meet ASME specs. His welds might not be cosmetically perfect, but go over them with some finishing tools, die grinder, sander, and some polishing wheels they'd be pretty damn good. Just try not to remove to much of the weld.

Phil99vette

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How many sets of Stainless turbo headers have you made? Any pics?

Mr.427

Thank GOD for experts!

Just for your information this idiot that did the welds has just a wee bit more experience than you! I hope you don't think this is our first rodeo, pardner!

Silverado_13

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Thank you "Nick Z" for that wonderful feedback.

Gotta love the Internet. Everyone's an expert.

boostnificent

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lmao thats the first thing i thought!! oh and he should

pwrtrip75

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Ive made them for 2 turbo setups. I was a ASME V pipe welder for 9 years and have done quite a bit of welding piping and tubing along with a lot of engineering.

My Nova was the first one I did - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2251820

Then the BMW I helped my friend do.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...urbo-5-3l.html

Im currently building a new setup with twins for the Nova.

RS_SS69

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WOW! Incredible build guys, great looking vette. How is the progress? You got that thing on the engine dyno yet?

Speed

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Looks slow as ****. But at least it's the right color.....



















Kidding, awesome work fellas! And mag red really is the best color.

WSsixed

Wow that looks amazing!

Silverado_13

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Valve covers didn't ******' fit. They didn't clear the rockers. Waiting on a new set so we can put it on the engine dyno.

Mr.427

It always seems to be something!

Haans249

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Why not just customize the set you have? You may have a hard time finding a set that will actually bolt right on using those rockers.

Mr.427

Going with a different Jesel set up! Meanwhile......t i m e j u s t d r a g s b y!

Mr.427

FINALLY, motor going on the engine dyno. Breakin...stress period...... then dyno on N/A. Then turbos go on and dyno with that set up. I hope to have numbers early next week.

slow and da curious

About time!!! LOL. I'm sure you're as anxious as the rest of us. Good luck man...

Silverado_13

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It's ALIVE!!!!!!!

slow and da curious

#'s ????

Mr.427

Motor on the dyno.....had ignition problems and only ran on seven cylinders. Still put out almost 550 HP. Got that issue solved this AM and more dyno testing today. Then hook up turbos for more testing. here is a video and some pics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6-K7EV8NTs