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From: Norn Iron
Contact between headers and downpipe shouldnt be an issue. They are all physically bolted together solid anyway via the turbocharger. The only motion would be due to expansion and contraction of the pipework.
Ive built systems before, and actually bracketed the downpipe to the headers, for rigidity.
Wheel well wall is a diff matter if its close.......
Ive built systems before, and actually bracketed the downpipe to the headers, for rigidity.
Wheel well wall is a diff matter if its close.......
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is it normal for there to be weld built up on the inside, or carbon crystallization type of stuff? Doesn't that stuff eventually break off and get sucked into the turbo?
also there is some high and low points on the ends of the flanges so it might not seal to well? or will it be ok?
also there is some high and low points on the ends of the flanges so it might not seal to well? or will it be ok?
Last edited by TurboGoat; Jan 8, 2007 at 04:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by TINKRD
why dont you try and get ahold of Joel before you start bitching and posting pictures on the internet.
I am not familiar with welding so I asked.
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Originally Posted by TurboGoat
dude, I called, no answer left a message. He takes off on mondays I guess based on his schedule on the website. Also where did I bitch? I asked a question and posted a picture?
I am not familiar with welding so I asked.
I am not familiar with welding so I asked.
Turbogoat you can pm me about any questions you have about the kit. I just got your other one today. The welds that your looking at are them of a tig weld. When you tig weld you have penitration threw the metal to get a good weld. The stuff that you see is like the underside of a stich on clothing...not pretty thats why its on the inside. I dont grind that stuff off. I dont and never will grind on a weld where 2 pipes are joining together. Even if its a big mess. You will run the chance of loosing the integrity of the weld. I rather it not look so good then fall apart. You also have to remeber that every piece of the kit is hand made. Meaning that DP with all those bends in it. I cut indiviually and make them fit. Its up to the customer if they want to grind down the welds on the inside of the pipes.
I sent your stuff out today TINkRD when I was out with the wife. Will give you a tracking number tuesday.
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Originally Posted by TINKRD
why dont you try and get ahold of Joel before you start bitching and posting pictures on the internet.
Keep up these types of posts and you will be getting a vaction from 'tech.
MOD
if you don't think the flange is flat, find something perfectly flat, take a piece of really fine sand paper lay sand paper down on flat surface and rub the flange across it. You will be able to see high and low spots. Should be able to lightly sand until you are satisfied. When welding it can distort a little becasue of the heat. No biggy Looks very good Joel.
Looks very good Joel.
Originally Posted by cablebandit
i dont see a fbody kit on that site so what good does that do us?
I'm pretty sure the '04 GTO's came with LS1's like on LS1tech.com & shown on vettesandperformance
Last edited by Zangel; Jan 8, 2007 at 10:43 PM.
Originally Posted by tt427ls1
When you tig weld you have penitration threw the metal to get a good weld. The stuff that you see is like the underside of a stich on clothing...not pretty thats why its on the inside. I dont grind that stuff off. I dont and never will grind on a weld where 2 pipes are joining together. Even if its a big mess. You will run the chance of loosing the integrity of the weld
Also grinding the welds down is not going to lose its integrity in less your not making full pen welds and from what i see they are,
As soon as I get my kit in I am taking a tiger disk to all outside welds to smooth them out and remove any undercut that might be there
Also taking sanding wheels to all welds that have excessive penetration on the ID to improve flow factors.
Joel is my stuff still going out on friday like we agreed?
O and turbo goat about the headers not being flat. With stainless there is always a draw when it gets heated or if it gets heated to long. I have gotten headers in the pasted thats where not flat but its a common thing and will seal.
So I should have my tacking # tonight or tommrow o and has the camel express arrived with our intercoolers been one week now waiting on them to arrive did the camel die?
o and has the camel express arrived with our intercoolers been one week now waiting on them to arrive did the camel die?