Building Equal Length Headers

[TomsSVX]

Well since the engine build is creeping up on me sooner than later. I figured a nice set of equal length headers would be a nice compliment So I picked up an old engine I had at my folk's place and put together a shell of an automatic. Bolted it together and flipped it over. I then put on a good set of engine mounts I had laying around and placed an extra front subframe on top of the mounts... I shimmed the performance bar(torque bar) so it is at the proper height and angle.





I ordered the following pieces in which I will be building them
8 Mandrel bent J-bends from Summit 1 3/4" OD
2 Exhaust manifold flanges from Small Car's Vanagon site
2 3-1 10" collectors from Stahl Headers in York PA

Should be fun, I cannot wait to get these pieces in the mail this week and get started... esp. since the end of the semester at school is upon me If anyone has suggestions or advice, feel free to drop some feedback but right now they will be similar to what svxfiles has on his car.

Tom

[TomsSVX]

Tom's pics






XXTuning's pics of their EG33 RS


Just pics of what I am working w/ right now

To,m

[JaySVX]

Great job! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Trevor]

Tom, you certainly go about things in the correct manner. It is hard to provide advice. All one can do is emphasize what you already know.

The difficult part which requires extra attention, well worth the effort, is the junction points and preserving free flow in these areas. This will be where you can exhibit your sheet metal skills.

Wishing you a hastle free project, Trevor.

[TomsSVX]

thnx jay & trevor... I am just double checking that my methodology is correct is some manner or another

tom

[Ricochet]

You're going to mass-produce these, right?

[Trevor]

Gig a Jig.

[92svx95]

wow, good job. " you're going to mass produce these, right "

[Chiketkd]

Beautiful work Tom! I can't wait to see the final product!

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by Ricochet

You're going to mass-produce these, right?

Originally Posted by Trevor

You're going to mass-produce these, right?

Originally Posted by 92svx95

You're going to mass-produce these, right?

No
Probobly not
No

Tom

Tom

[mikecg]

Your engine is upside down. (reference to backward wheels posts)

[TomsSVX]

YAY!!! Mail!!



Tom

[TomsSVX]

YAY!! more mail!!





Heading over the shop now to get started

Tom

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by Trevor

Gig a Jig.

What I actually said. i.e. a how too be prepared for the money.

P.S. As you appear destined to go on a bender, careful Tom when you have a torch in hand!!!!!

[TomsSVX]

Broke all the tacs to the flanges and I am bringing all the pipes to Jersey tonight to tig them... Give me feedback please

Tom