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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 02:57 PM
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So you really spend 5grand on weld el's? I am sort of impressed by that.
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
So you really spend 5grand on weld el's? I am sort of impressed by that.
Until you realize he didnt have to buy that many. You can get 321 stainless weld els in 1.5" sch10 and sch40 for $15-$17 each from ace race. The 1.25 and sch 5 is a bit more difficult.
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 07:59 PM
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That price was a large reason I did this. At the price I'm getting these I can sell them for around half that. Also Ace does not have straight sections of 321 pipe nor do they stock schedule 5. Welding 321 to a 304 collector doesn't seem like a good idea. I'm not sure schedule 5 will be adequate but my buddies who do work for AWD platforms and make beautiful stuff seem to believe so. I guess we will see.
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My order was a bit shy of 5 grand.
Old Jan 21, 2015 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
So you really spend 5grand on weld el's? I am sort of impressed by that.
I kinda am too.

Hopefully he puts it to good use.

I drool over my 321 tubular header for my wrx every time I go into the garage
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 01:53 AM
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Thanks guys, I aim to please!
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 09:16 AM
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Mind linking your source?

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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Yeah I kinda do mind. If this goes well I'll start an llc and do it on the side to support the habit. So I think it's best I keep that to myself. Hope you understand.
Old Jan 22, 2015 | 01:14 PM
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Not trying to be a jerk. I just put a lot of time into making this deal happen.
Old May 2, 2015 | 12:13 AM
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Finally received them keep an eye on the classifieds if interested.
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Wow, a Miata owner with money!
Old May 2, 2015 | 01:20 AM
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You have my attention now.
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Ace now has 321 weld els and pipe.

Weld Els 321 Stainless - Ace Race Parts

http://www.aceraceparts.com/stainles...bb65-161586329
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wow that is not bad at all
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Originally Posted by 18psi
wow that is not bad at all
Now get a quote from BMC race on a 321 flange. I pooped a little, when I asked it was 2 bills.
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ouch. but even still you're looking at like 5-600 for a short tubular, which isn't bad
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Originally Posted by Leafy
Now get a quote from BMC race on a 321 flange. I pooped a little, when I asked it was 2 bills.
Pro-tip goto PRL motorsports and get flanges from them instead. I have had Dennis there copy my BMC ones and he gets them made in a timely maner and is cheaper. Not sure what they would charge for 321 flange.

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That would be nice, the BMC timeframe was basically, when its done. It was worth it because they were the only ones that did it at the time and no squishing of tubes required. And of course back then, the 321 weld els were going to be like $10 a pop.
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damn them at Ace Race! Thought i was ahead of the curve here. 321 flat stock is stupid expensive 700 for 1/2'' x 4'' x 20'. Being a tool and die maker my first thought was to machine my own 321 flanges. But for that price, fudge that. I'll stick with hot rolled and blanchard ground.
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Still have any of these laying around?



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