Welding stock manifolds (v bands and flanges)
12-31-2013, 12:54 PM
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I had them clamped together and torqued when I welded them. Tacked them, then welded on opposite sides in quarters. Even with the slight flexing allowed from the braided section some don't line up perfectly. I hate the bastards. 
They also sell soft alum gaskets for vbands connections you can try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V-band-Sealing-Gasket-2-5-Pack-of-5-/251155050011?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7a01ee1b&vxp=mtr
They also sell soft alum gaskets for vbands connections you can try.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V-band-Sealing-Gasket-2-5-Pack-of-5-/251155050011?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7a01ee1b&vxp=mtr
12-31-2013, 01:22 PM
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FWIW, I made centering rings for mine. I used the Columbia river parts. Everything lined up well after final welding if the pipes.
Of course I haven't run the car yet. So who knows if they will leak. Only have 2 in my system.
My first experience with them. There would not have been enough room for the ball and sockets.
Of course I haven't run the car yet. So who knows if they will leak. Only have 2 in my system.
My first experience with them. There would not have been enough room for the ball and sockets.
04-28-2014, 12:57 PM
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So heres a new dilemma. Im using 2.25 tubing for the hot side going into a divided T4 flange. What is the best way to do the transition from 2.25 to a divided flange?
04-28-2014, 06:18 PM
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So just hammer out my 2.25 pipe into a rectangle to match the divided T4 flange? That's what I planned to do originally, I just wasnt sure if there was a better way to do it.
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