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Feb 23, 2013 | 08:30 PM

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Tjabo

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Looking awesome!

That drain looks a little shallow though... It will be interesting to see if that works well.

Feb 23, 2013 | 08:42 PM

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Alternator from a s10? where did you get the mount?

Feb 23, 2013 | 09:18 PM

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Looking damn good man. I really like this setup alot. Its sleek, different and hides the turbo. I like that.

Feb 23, 2013 | 10:52 PM

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Very nice job! I would love to see the look of your unsuspecting victim's faces right after they just got smoked by an early model 4 door beemer.

Feb 24, 2013 | 06:36 AM

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Stainless steel has a greater expansion rate than mild steel, with that in mind and the greater temps that will result from the crossover pipe being wrapped, plus the greater amount of expansion that will result due to it's length, I would be concerned about expansion related stress without a bellows joint unless I missed that you've addressed it already early in the thread.

I can't imagine that you haven't addressed it at least in thought given the perfection displayed in the design and weld joints.

Feb 24, 2013 | 01:56 PM

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The alternator is a general Chevrolet unit that was used on almost all of their vehicles for years. The relocation kit was from Hawks Third generation.

As far as the flex joint in the crossover, everyone has a different opinion. Seems 50/50 with those who say I need one and those who say I dont.... any input from you guys would be good!

Feb 24, 2013 | 05:24 PM

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Feb 24, 2013 | 05:30 PM

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Very nice craftsmanship!

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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:28 PM

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this is awesome.

what did you do with the old supercharger setup? build thread on old car?

Feb 24, 2013 | 08:05 PM

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Is there some sort of math or jig you use to get the cuts right the first time to merge the port 90 degree pieces to the log portion? Is it just trial and error or do you use a scrap mandrel bend plain steel piece or what ?

Feb 25, 2013 | 03:09 PM

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quick question is your feed on the oil pan or in the oil cooler?

Feb 25, 2013 | 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brewster240

what did you do with the old supercharger setup?

The supercharger is currently a oversized paperweight.

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Originally Posted by aknovaman

no jigs, no math. I just drew some halfway straight lines with a sharpie and started cutting... hoping for the best.

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quick question is your feed on the oil pan or in the oil cooler?

the feed is taped into the oil cooler adapter, the fitting in the pan is for the oil return

Feb 25, 2013 | 04:43 PM

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Thx

Are they 45 or 90 bends?

Feb 25, 2013 | 05:31 PM

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All 90* angles

Feb 25, 2013 | 07:42 PM

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That's gonna be an awesome sleeper.

Feb 25, 2013 | 08:44 PM

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Nice job. Should be a really fun ride.

Feb 25, 2013 | 09:39 PM

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where did you buy you pipe from pm me if needed

Feb 25, 2013 | 09:46 PM

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http://www.acestainless.com/pipe/schedule-10

Just google schedule 10 304 stainless and start shopping !

Found these but hope to find a. More affordable option

http://www.cbrperformanceproducts.co...s1hfss.500.htm

Onlinemetals.com is another source

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