IBAUCLAPlaya Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hi there, I'm looking to go 1 of 2 routes for some custom exhaust work on a 97 Supra: 1. Custom fab a muffler-less Axle back section to bolt directly to my current HKS midpipe. The trick is, the HKS mid-pipe has a 4-bolt flange that I can't find anywhere online and I don't want to ruin my HKS Axle-back, so I would need the shop to custom fab the flange 2. If the flange work is too complex, I'd be open to a full custom Turbo back from downpipe back (std 2-bolt flange), but I want to pay a fair price. I'm looking for Stainless steel, 3.5" ID preferably. I talked to Mad Hatter because I saw them come up on search results here, but they weren't willing to work with the custom flange, and they said they didn't have Stainless?? Any other recommendations? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm not sure if AlexL has the time to do this at his shop (BPA), but if he can't do it, perhaps he can recommend someone. I suggest you PM him. He does great work. He might even have worked on a Supra before. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/member.php?u=3369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Random idea...can they use 2, 2-bolt flanges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBAUCLAPlaya Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Not sure...Mad Hatter immediately turned me away as soon as they heard it was a 4-bolt flange and I didn't have a flange for them... PM sent to Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Yeah mad hatter isn't really set up for custom exhaust set ups. Typically its a get you in and out as fast as possible type business. However, the once time i had to use them they fixed me up cheap and fast as fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Mike's Custom Garage 25 Marion Street Mount Vernon, OH 43050-1521 (740) 392-2358 Mike does killer custom fabbed exhausts. I'd give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBAUCLAPlaya Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Talked to Mike, he also preferred I find someone to do the flange for me. Anybody know of someone close to Hilliard that would be able to take my current flange and cut me a replica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Have you tried Tinman? Maybe he would do some exhaust work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 This is the only other one I can think of that should be able to replicate thay flange. Speed Metal Weld & Creating 13621 Centerburg Rd. Sunbury, OH 43074 (740) 965-9549 Ask for Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 cdk_4219 speaks highly of coltboostin's exhaust work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBaustert Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Contact Jon Rench at ForcedFab in Dayton 877-532-5598. I know for a fact he has 1/2" hks square 4 bolt flanges in stock. He could also do the exhaust if you wanted to travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 cdk_4219 speaks highly of coltboostin's exhaust work. :funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Stout's in Delaware. Dan's shop does custom pipe bending. I am heading there tomorrow for exhaust work on one of our daily drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 This is the only other one I can think of that should be able to replicate thay flange. Speed Metal Weld & Creating 13621 Centerburg Rd. Sunbury, OH 43074 (740) 965-9549 Ask for Jimmy. Didn't know about these guys.... I will keep them in mind for future work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Photo of the flange? I could make a flange for you and you could take it to a shop.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBAUCLAPlaya Posted March 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks for all the recommendations. Working with ForcedFab in Dayton first to see if they have something already in stock. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBAUCLAPlaya Posted April 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2015 Figured I'd close the loop on the thread. Jeff McCool offered to help me out at his shop. I ended up buying a 3.5" standard 2-bolt flange and some 3.5" mandrel bent Stainless pipe from Jegs. I met Jeff at his shop on Saturday AM and he custom built the exhaust, cutting & welding the pieces together, all the way from the downpipe back. As picky as I am, I'm super happy with the result. Jeff really took his time and paid attention to every detail to make sure the end product was perfect. And on top of all that, he was more than fair on price for the 5 hours of time it took. Big thank you to Jeff for taking the time for this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 IPS did a bang up job for me on the RX7 (Turbo back with a Metal substait high flow cat). Worked well until I sold it (The guy messed with it and installed a different turbo and flange). Reasonable price wise too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff McCool Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Thanks for the kind words Matt, I'm always happy to help anyone who needs some custom work done that requires some imagination BTW, you're car is absolutely gorgeous. I love the last generation Supra's and yours has to be the baddest one in the city for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Jeff, I may be giving you a call for some custom exhaust work for my E55. I'm traveling a ton right now, so it won't be for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff McCool Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Sure man, anytime. I'm happy to help you anyway I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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