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Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 3:36 pm
by petew
If you're worried about your welds, tack it and then have a good welder finish it for you. Although, I found my TIG skills were pretty great after a few days practice.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:00 pm
by buguy
I'm worried about all of it. Cuts, fits, and welds. But I know it will be ok. Can't be worse than what I have now.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:09 pm
by buguy
I just looked back in my account and I guess I have $213 in my header. That's no flange to go on the collector.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:07 pm
by Chip Birks
DORIGTT wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:22 pm
Is it the Sidewinder, or their 'Turbo' header?
Its their turbo header
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:40 am
by bug66
Chip Birks wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:07 pm
DORIGTT wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:22 pm
Is it the Sidewinder, or their 'Turbo' header?
Its their turbo header
Are these currently available somewhere? My VWSpeedshop exhaust is a bit annoying. It's like the CB exhaust, but hangs low behind the engine, genrate a lot of heat around the cold side of the turbo and are worth to upgrade over time. I was thinking about the DRD/A1 style with all the tubework on the 3/4 side of the engine.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:49 am
by Chip Birks
bug66 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 08, 2018 4:40 am
Chip Birks wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:07 pm
DORIGTT wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 12:22 pm
Is it the Sidewinder, or their 'Turbo' header?
Its their turbo header
Are these currently available somewhere? My VWSpeedshop exhaust is a bit annoying. It's like the CB exhaust, but hangs low behind the engine, genrate a lot of heat around the cold side of the turbo and are worth to upgrade over time. I was thinking about the DRD/A1 style with all the tubework on the 3/4 side of the engine.
Pretty sure A1 will still sell it. I got mine from them. Just have to call and ask. I don't think they have much of an online presence.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:30 pm
by CHAse580
Be prepared to wait, I have been waiting almost three months for mine. I think he only offers it in stainless now too.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:18 am
by bug66
CHAse580 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:30 pm
Be prepared to wait, I have been waiting almost three months for mine. I think he only offers it in stainless now too.
1,5’’ , 1 5/8’’?
You know?
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:17 am
by Chip Birks
bug66 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:18 am
CHAse580 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 10, 2018 4:30 pm
Be prepared to wait, I have been waiting almost three months for mine. I think he only offers it in stainless now too.
1,5’’ , 1 5/8’’?
You know?
I think he'll build whatever you want. Just gotta wait.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:57 am
by buguy
And pay!!
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:34 pm
by CHAse580
I ordered a 1 5/8” in stainless steel for $485. The CB one is less, but in mild steel and a sub optimal location for the WG. I’m happy not having to relocate the WG and send it to a coater. The fact that it makes room in the rear of the engine is also a plus, especially if you don’t wrap your pipes.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:48 pm
by buguy
Agreed. By the time you fix the cb and have it coated your right there. And the A1 frees up space in the back.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 7:11 pm
by Chip Birks
Gosh I think I paid 385 for mild Mild steel 1.5" 8 years ago! That stainless price is great!
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 7:05 am
by CHAse580
Finally got the header. I actually paid $595 for the completed header, as I paid a $100 deposit when I ordered it way back when...
Probably spray it with hi temp paint and wrap it. The flanges are mild steel so they still need some protection from the elements.
Re: modified header extractor for hidden turbo
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 9:27 am
by rubenski
A beauty!!