top mount ET manifold progress

sideways danny · #1 01-12-2006, 11:58

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Originally Posted by adzs12

Or better still if i decide to have a go maybe you could get me one cut

I'm already looking at getting a batch made so if you're serious I'll get you one. I need to get 10 done really though or cost might not be nice

adzs12 · #2 01-12-2006, 12:12

How much are they going to cost each and how many people want them so far?

CNHSS1 · #3 01-12-2006, 12:50

as mentioned, they were £45 each before from the place we used (i have the companies details somewhere). I suspect Sideways Danny is using somewhere else if they need them done in 10s. if it doesnt work out, give me a shout

be worth having them plasma cut tho, as its really accurate and needs little tidying. Flame cuts not much cheaper but you have to bugger about with the file.

sideways danny · #4 01-12-2006, 16:32

the ones I will get are going to be CNC milled or laser cut (got 2 places I'm going to try I want to get them down to £30. I might do it different and have them as 2 pieces so I can just get 20 of one smaller type rather than a single piece flange. I need some confirmed interest though

PukkaSilvia · #5 01-12-2006, 18:47

Sounds and looks pretty good to me. You need one adz. lol and an external wastegate

adzs12 · #6 02-12-2006, 03:09

If i spend anymore right now il be bankrupt

But its definately something il be doing in the future

CNHSS1 · #7 29-12-2006, 13:24

ok bit more progress......
ive finished the majority of the welding and fabrication now, just needs all internal welds tidying up with die grinder but my compressor is crap so gonna have to borrow another to finish the job. Once thats done, i will set about making a 'cradle' brace from the rocker cover and spare head casting bolt holes to suspend the assembly with a couple of rosejoints. Its essentially to allow movement with the heat expansion, but help to stop it cracking. Google for Bailey cosworth turbo mount and it'll make more sense. Should stop the stainless cracking as easily. I intend to wrap the manifold in exh wrap, from the manifold to the tailpipe pretty well. i know many people arent fans of the stuff, but i like it and it keeps the heat energy in the manifold and outta the engine bay (and cockpit as exhaust runs inside the car with false floor and out the passenger door!) which on a little fibreglass car isnt funny

heres some more pics