Building a blonde young beefcake wearing nothing but skimpy shorts named Rocky
03-07-2013, 10:30 AM
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Huge difference, good job. Pictures look way better on the forum then they did on my phone last night
That's a really small cannister you're going with. Should make for some really straight path, but are you not concerned with loudness? (probably a redundant question lol)
That's a really small cannister you're going with. Should make for some really straight path, but are you not concerned with loudness? (probably a redundant question lol)
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03-07-2013, 11:37 AM
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Moved to this page 
Because I like to look at it.
Thanks guys! Zander - I basically owe you for the accellerated welding learning curve.
My exhaust system was due for an update since the turbo system went on. After the down pipe I basically had some busted ash exhaust shop tack in some crush bent piece of crap.
I picked up 3 inch stainless from Vibrant. The build list went a little something like this:
2X - VIBRANT – 3” MANDERAL BENT UNIVERSAL BEND
1X - VIBRANT – 3” 5 FOOT STRAIGHT TUBE
1X - VIBRANT – 3” ULTRA QUIET RESONATOR
1X - VIBRANT – EXHAUST HANGERS
3X - VIBRANT – V-BAND ASSEMBLIES
1X - VIBRANT – 3” TURBO FLEX PIPE
I started with the downpipe – Leaving my V-Band to turbo flange slightly loose to allow for some rotation while mocking up the rest of the system. I wanted to start out with the flex pipe to keep stress off of my manifold. I had to knock some of the stainless wire off of the end of the flex pipe and then I mated the V-Band flange to it for a couple of quick tacks.
I’m no professional welder by any means but I do know that you must tack v-band flanges in multiple areas before you make your pass or else you’ll end up with a warped flange that wont seat properly.
Then I slid under the car and started to mock up my slight bends before the differential. It always looks like one straight shot will work but it won’t, especially when using 3 inch pipe. After each piece was determined I tacked it together.
Chop chop:
Tig tig:
Old vs New – and I’m calling it a night.
Because I like to look at it.Thanks guys! Zander - I basically owe you for the accellerated welding learning curve.
My exhaust system was due for an update since the turbo system went on. After the down pipe I basically had some busted ash exhaust shop tack in some crush bent piece of crap.
I picked up 3 inch stainless from Vibrant. The build list went a little something like this:
2X - VIBRANT – 3” MANDERAL BENT UNIVERSAL BEND
1X - VIBRANT – 3” 5 FOOT STRAIGHT TUBE
1X - VIBRANT – 3” ULTRA QUIET RESONATOR
1X - VIBRANT – EXHAUST HANGERS
3X - VIBRANT – V-BAND ASSEMBLIES
1X - VIBRANT – 3” TURBO FLEX PIPE
I started with the downpipe – Leaving my V-Band to turbo flange slightly loose to allow for some rotation while mocking up the rest of the system. I wanted to start out with the flex pipe to keep stress off of my manifold. I had to knock some of the stainless wire off of the end of the flex pipe and then I mated the V-Band flange to it for a couple of quick tacks.
I’m no professional welder by any means but I do know that you must tack v-band flanges in multiple areas before you make your pass or else you’ll end up with a warped flange that wont seat properly.
Then I slid under the car and started to mock up my slight bends before the differential. It always looks like one straight shot will work but it won’t, especially when using 3 inch pipe. After each piece was determined I tacked it together.
Chop chop:
Tig tig:
Old vs New – and I’m calling it a night.
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03-07-2013, 11:45 AM
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Does it fit because its shorter and thus does not interfere with the canister thingus?
Why did I sub this build? Oh yeah, because its awesome. I'd say something like "keep up the good work" but its obvious you don't have any setting other than 11
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03-11-2013, 10:18 AM
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I’ve finished the exhaust up. Welded up the hangers and completed the axle back.
From what I’ve read – V-Band flanges should be tacked in multiple places before a good bead is applied to avoid warping. Makes sense to me.. So I tacked the outside of what will soon be my axle back in a few places.
Then I hit the inside, trying my best to be consistent.
After it was in place I could now mock up the axle back section with my Vibrant ultra quiet resonator.
Shes on the car and looks really nice. I have not welded up the tip just yet. I think I might be trimming the bumper a little bit before it’s said and done. I don’t particularly like how low the 4 inch exhaust tip will be if I leave the bumper unmolested.
From what I’ve read – V-Band flanges should be tacked in multiple places before a good bead is applied to avoid warping. Makes sense to me.. So I tacked the outside of what will soon be my axle back in a few places.
Then I hit the inside, trying my best to be consistent.
After it was in place I could now mock up the axle back section with my Vibrant ultra quiet resonator.
Shes on the car and looks really nice. I have not welded up the tip just yet. I think I might be trimming the bumper a little bit before it’s said and done. I don’t particularly like how low the 4 inch exhaust tip will be if I leave the bumper unmolested.
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03-11-2013, 11:29 AM
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If you tack it in multiple places, take breaks while welding and don't get too hot you'll be just fine. My first one was slightly warped but the second one came out flawless. They would redesign the product if you couldn't use them without warping it...
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