relief welds on manifold
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relief welds on manifold
as title says....
what is the best equipment to use to make these cuts?
just picked up my greddy kit and the cuts have not been done.
after its done.. i guess itll be in 3 pieces?
what is the best equipment to use to make these cuts?
just picked up my greddy kit and the cuts have not been done.
after its done.. i guess itll be in 3 pieces?
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It won't be three separate pieces but the runners will no longer be attached at the flange. You're simply allowing the manifold to expand and contract more freely by making the cuts.
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Width shouldn't matter, as long as you cut through it. But like I said, you might not have to cut the manifold if you have a new generation greddy manifold.
Mine was cut by the PO, and is currently warped to the point where I have no idea how I'm going to get it off. That's what she said.
Mine was cut by the PO, and is currently warped to the point where I have no idea how I'm going to get it off. That's what she said.
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ic.. curly how can i tell if its new gen manifold or not?.. ill try get a pic up and my setup...
can't use air tools.. i do not have a air tank~...
either going to buy a hack saw.. or buy more blades for the dremel!
can't use air tools.. i do not have a air tank~...
either going to buy a hack saw.. or buy more blades for the dremel!
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If it's a hack saw, use lots of used motor oil to lube the blade.
Or buy a $15 angle grinder from HF and use one or two $1.99 cut off wheels for a much faster and lazier approach.
No I cannot tell if it's a new manifold. I just know that there were chronic issues with the original that required relief cuts, and that eventually people stopped doing the relief cuts and they were fine, indicating a design change.
If it's used (as it appears to be) and it's survived this long without cracks, I'd just leave it alone. However I assume no responsibility.
Or buy a $15 angle grinder from HF and use one or two $1.99 cut off wheels for a much faster and lazier approach.
No I cannot tell if it's a new manifold. I just know that there were chronic issues with the original that required relief cuts, and that eventually people stopped doing the relief cuts and they were fine, indicating a design change.
If it's used (as it appears to be) and it's survived this long without cracks, I'd just leave it alone. However I assume no responsibility.
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