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Old 01-02-2015, 02:37 PM
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quick update: I'm building my first 4-1 manifold using china flanges



















I also ordered another BP head from England
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Old 01-02-2015, 11:41 PM
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keep it up man, sick build. I never knew muffler can blow up like that.
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That manifold and collector look fantastic. Nice work.
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Old 01-03-2015, 06:56 AM
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weld the 4-1 was a real pita, i hope is the hardest part...

before-after diameter:



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well, maybe it was the easyest part...











the T3 flange has to be ported, it will be the last thing before fit
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Old 01-06-2015, 06:07 AM
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very cool

this is the way this manifold should have been built from the get-go
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Originally Posted by 18psi
very cool

this is the way this manifold should have been built from the get-go
Wouldn't have saved his engines though....
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Old 01-10-2015, 12:49 PM
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not welded yet (except n°1), just finished the root











and... finished!







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Looks awesome. hope it holds up for you.
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well, it fits!



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looking good!
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From that angle it looks like it might touch the hood!
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Originally Posted by sixshooter
From that angle it looks like it might touch the hood!

I thought it too, but it have a little bit less of two inches of clearance actually
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Id be more worried about it clearing the valve cover vent.
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great work.

now mill the flanges which are likely both warped.
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Originally Posted by Leafy
Id be more worried about it clearing the valve cover vent.
Yes, I have to modify it with a 90 degree elbow, or something like that, it was too close.

Originally Posted by 18psi
great work.

now mill the flanges which are likely both warped.
I was thinking to cut the flange in four pieces and then shave to the machine shop. Is it a good idea?
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carnage pics soon
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Wait did that happen before or after working on this new manifold?
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I think he posted pics of the motor he blew with the old manifold already.
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