OJdidit1738 Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Hey alex what are you going to with your diversion when you get a bigger tig? Im not in the market right this second but around june I will be so keep me in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Either keep it to have one at the house or sell it off, not sure yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Sorry for the lack of updates, the pedal on my TIG went out so I was welderless for a few days. Now I'm cameraless, but I did snap a phone pic of the progress I've made over the past couple days: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/603208_4565085199085_645562274_n.jpg Have one or two more seams to finish then it's time to start on the downpipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Very nice! What did you have on the car before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 A manifold that an individual in Chicago built. It worked fine, but wasn't built the way I thought it should've been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 ^^and it is really a pita to get on and off! I have to buy some new shorter studs or cut the ones I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 Need a 14mm box/open and the angle game and you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 I dont think they are the factory studs in the head. The runner at cyl 6 hits the stud underneath before the manifold is seated to the head. It doesn't surprise me because half the bolt holes on the motor have been stripped and re-tapped. One is a bolt on the manifold! lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Started on the intake pipe: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/379533_4604033452767_618876012_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/534242_4604060893453_1647371094_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstock2 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I'm jealous of your fab and welding skills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Practice makes perfect, I skipped a lot of college to build metal shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Beautiful welds to go along with a great build. Very nice man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 build me a turbo kit for an 06 1k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 build me a turbo kit for an 06 1k Bring me the bike andlet's get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 To start this year right, I had a nice box come from Ross Machine Racing today: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/DSC_0475-1.jpg My first project is a semi-replica of their gen 2 intake manifold that Supra enthusiasts have become so accustomed to. Buying from a reputable company such as RMR is a much better experience than any I've had from a materials standpoint; everything is beautifully cut, the fitment is immaculate, and the billet pieces are truly breathtaking. Take a look at these velocity stacks: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y59/14biggy/Supra%20Build%202012-2013/DSC_0476-1.jpg I can't wait to get started. Hey can you PM/call me about these parts? I am looking to buy similar/the same tube and some velocity stacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Started welding the intake runners to the head flange and mocked the plenum: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/551260_4620190016671_576375909_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welded the back cap on the plenum: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/301876_4630448753133_1479187479_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541757_4630455353298_1278445239_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Welded the back cap on the plenum: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/301876_4630448753133_1479187479_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541757_4630455353298_1278445239_n.jpg Those welds... :megusta::megusta::megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 are you doing intercooler tie in brackets as well? I know I will need some work done here when i finally get it all together. If nothing else, get some good tig welds over the cobbled ones that are on the IC tubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Welded the back cap on the plenum: http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/301876_4630448753133_1479187479_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541757_4630455353298_1278445239_n.jpg I'm curious, why the criss crossing pattern for the beads? killer work for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm curious, why the criss crossing pattern for the beads? killer work for sure Usually welding like that is used in pipeline work for a fill pass, not the cap pass as shown. Alex knows what he's doing, but I'd interested also. keep up the good work alex:fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 are you doing intercooler tie in brackets as well? I know I will need some work done here when i finally get it all together. If nothing else, get some good tig welds over the cobbled ones that are on the IC tubes What exactly do you mean by tie-in brackets? Let me know when/what you need done and I'll hook it up. I'm curious, why the criss crossing pattern for the beads? killer work for sure Usually welding like that is used in pipeline work for a fill pass, not the cap pass as shown. Alex knows what he's doing, but I'd interested also. keep up the good work alex:fuckyeah: I did a traditional bead for the root pass then capped it with a weave. I wanted to do something a little bit different; I'd never done a weave until a couple days ago and wanted to try it to test and diversify my abilities as a welder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miller11386 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 SP calls them the "boost brace" I am talking about the plate steel brackets to go between an intercooler and an intercooler pipe so the rubber couplers dont blow off under high boost. same with a throttle body and intercooler pipe. Not sure if I need to go that far yet or not. Like I said either way I need my charge pipes redone. So I will be down in the spring... I have a lot to do before then though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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