Topic: angle grinder + pie cuts + mig + holset + 4inch = RHMT (Read 45006 times)

danz · « **on:** April 05, 2009, 10:25:54 PM »

this is the jig i made out of some mechanical wire to help keep my cuts straight. i just marked the tube off .75inches on the long side and tried to keep my short end as small as possible (the goal being to get a 4inch 90 with a 2inch center line.. and it came out pretty decent but not perfect)

mid way progress

a little more done... some tacks in place

after numerous hours of test fitting.. all tacked.

i got lost and forgot to take some pics (due to test fitting shit 5 million times) but this was what i had next time i picked up a camera.

preheating the cast flange. work with what u got.

welded, but wrapped to slow cooling.

badda-fucking-bing badda-fucking-boom. angle grinder and mig for the win. fabbed up the manifold last summer...

inside peek

and fuck you. :yes:

92CXyD · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2009, 10:28:33 PM »

Damn that looks awesome and simple I got try this soon.

danz · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2009, 10:30:17 PM »

for all you nogs that made fun of my ghetto ass tool box tray...
i spent $35 and got this bad boy.

highroller54 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2009, 10:59:38 PM »

any one who fabs outside in the wind, on grass, with a picnic table for a bench gets my respect.

Logan76 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:06:28 PM »

What mig do you use? Im new to welding, where I work we have a welder and sometimes he pre-heats before he welds, is that a type of stress relief? care to explain?

stealthiskey · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:11:41 PM »

Those are some sexy welds for a mig. Fluxcore? Nice work sir

The preheating is a form of stress relief, especially when welding steel to cast iron.

patsmx5 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:15:13 PM »

badass /0

danz · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:17:39 PM »

Quote from: stealthiskey on April 05, 2009, 11:11:41 PM

Those are some sexy welds for a mig. Fluxcore? Nice work sir

The preheating is a form of stress relief, especially when welding steel to cast iron.

didnt see the bottle and regulator i take it??

turbo4life · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:22:22 PM »

back yard builds ftw!!

stealthiskey · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:28:03 PM »

Quote from: danz on April 05, 2009, 11:17:39 PM

didnt see the bottle and regulator i take it??

Ah yes, propane makes a great shielding gas... ;D
just kidding I see it now, it was hiding from me

Aero · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:35:27 PM »

Looks good. I may end up doing something like this when I get around to fabbing my exhaust.

da_dude · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:31:21 AM »

Nice job. I done a few of the pie cut for some local people around here since all they have is straight pipe. A chop saw will make it a little easiler. It's not as pretty as a tig but it get the job done. I love my mig. Ghetto-fabbing FTW!

Atticus · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2009, 05:05:17 AM »

this is why i told you to borrow my chop saw. fucking

good to see your closer and closer
oh ya shit looks ill

CSaddict · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2009, 06:33:22 AM »

Looks awesome but are you running a radiator?

Teg2boo · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:41:24 AM »

Did you check if the wastegate fit? Looks like the head of the wastegate will be close to the downpipe, but maybe its just the angle of the pic.

I love your downpipe and manifold :yes:

monty007 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:03:04 PM »

awesome job!!

patsmx5 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2009, 04:56:33 PM »

Did I mention that looks badass? I might have to make a 4" downpipe after seeing this. Damn that looks beastly.

Towdogg · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2009, 05:52:45 PM »

Thats some good shit...

hamburgler · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2009, 07:03:32 PM »

Here is my downpipe... Same turbo. Love it!

danz · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:39:13 AM »

nogtastic. u got a thread with some more setup pics?

lilpooh21186 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:45:21 AM »

hell yea angle grinder with chop saw blads FTMFW

Then some good ol fulx madness

7808 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:52:02 AM »

way too many cuts in that 90. you suck

marcj · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:08:29 PM »

i was kind of thinking the same. holset is fuckwin though

marcj · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:10:35 PM »

Quote from: patsmx5 on April 05, 2009, 11:15:13 PM

badass /0

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HiProfile · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2009, 12:40:08 AM »

I recall a VERY quick & easy way to get a really nice angled line, I think it was some mustang forum showing an X-pipe creation.

Get a tub/bucket of water, sprinkle stuff like pepper in it (has to float & stick), then dip it in to your line. Presto, instant cut line that's perfectly flat.

BTW I hate welding in the wind. I don't even like to have a fan on when I'm doing it. Maybe I subconciously screw it up when I feel wind, but it never works for me. Awsome shit bro

TTC · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2009, 04:14:26 PM »

Quote from: HiProfile on April 12, 2009, 12:40:08 AM

I recall a VERY quick & easy way to get a really nice angled line, I think it was some mustang forum showing an X-pipe creation.

Get a tub/bucket of water, sprinkle stuff like pepper in it (has to float & stick), then dip it in to your line. Presto, instant cut line that's perfectly flat.

BTW I hate welding in the wind. I don't even like to have a fan on when I'm doing it. Maybe I subconciously screw it up when I feel wind, but it never works for me. Awsome shit bro

Thats a fuckin great idea!

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2009, 12:23:50 PM »

TASTY FAB WORK

patsmx5 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2009, 03:53:36 PM »

Quote from: HiProfile on April 12, 2009, 12:40:08 AM

I recall a VERY quick & easy way to get a really nice angled line, I think it was some mustang forum showing an X-pipe creation.

Get a tub/bucket of water, sprinkle stuff like pepper in it (has to float & stick), then dip it in to your line. Presto, instant cut line that's perfectly flat.

BTW I hate welding in the wind. I don't even like to have a fan on when I'm doing it. Maybe I subconciously screw it up when I feel wind, but it never works for me. Awsome shit bro

Damn, that's smart. Gonna have to try this one day.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:19:54 PM »

Quote from: 7808 on April 07, 2009, 01:52:02 AM

way too many cuts in that 90. you suck

maybe he wanted the practice migging

good work on the dp

danz · « **Reply #29 on:** April 15, 2009, 01:16:28 AM »

Quote from: onlyflash944 on April 14, 2009, 11:19:54 PM

Quote from: 7808 on April 07, 2009, 01:52:02 AM
way too many cuts in that 90. you suck

maybe he wanted the practice migging

good work on the dp

actually i was doing it for the tan.

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