I am in the process of building a turbo manifold, and am in need to make a 4-1 merge collector. I am using all sch10 304ss 1.5" tubing/fittings. So pretty much all I have been using is a 14" cut off saw for cutting my materials. So, any ideas on how to fabricate or even begin to design a nice collector? I know I can purchase one online for about 100 bucks, but I like learning/trying new things to do things on my own
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Thread: Fabricating a merge collector
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09-03-2009, 08:00 PM #1
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Fabricating a merge collector
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09-03-2009, 08:59 PM #2
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Obviously you are going to need some other method of cutting small parts.
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09-04-2009, 04:42 AM #3
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What would you recommend using?
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09-04-2009, 07:57 AM #4
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I've seen people use a verticle bandsaw to make the cuts for the manifold pipes. Gave a nice cut and it's easy to position the pipes so you get the cut you want.
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09-04-2009, 03:50 PM #5
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I havent made any merge collectors, but I have made a couple high velocity merged y pipes. I use a vertical metal bandsaw...
PS. the $100 merge collectors are junk... a good one is ~$500 easy....Voigt Precision Welding, Inc.
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09-04-2009, 05:26 PM #6
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Any one have any specific models of a metal cutting vertical band saw that they have had good luck with? How about any smaller units that dont take up too much space?Thanks Mike
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09-16-2009, 11:18 AM #7
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This should help:
http://weirtech.ca/howto-1.html
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