New project I just started new headers

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just thought maybe I would post this here my car is basically a 93 mustang coupe with a 408 cu inch motor and single 88mm turbo car is very capable of every bit of 1200hp, I just installed the motor plate a few weeks ago so I now need to make a new set of turbo headers to clear the motor plate and mid plate heres some pics of what I got done today
Reply:not much room but its enough heres some with the collector mocked up I have them angled just a little outwards in order to keep the bends on the primarys to a minumum to clear the strut towersthe collectors will get cut down a lot and have v-band clamps welded onto the end of them
Reply:got a little more time this morning and got the third primary done just have to do a bit of trimming to it and its pretty much good to go
Reply:I may be new here but...Why are they going forward?? ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Front mount turbo setup, crossover will come to either side and join in for a single turbo setup. Looks good so far. Are your heads studded or o-ringed? Even at 15 lbs. of boost with that turbo, it will start to lift the heads. Keep us updated and thanks for sharing.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Front mount turbo setup, crossover will come to either side and join in for a single turbo setup.
Reply:Originally Posted by ralphiejantzjust thought maybe I would post this here my car is basically a 93 mustang coupe with a 408 cu inch motor and single 88mm turbo car is very capable of every bit of 1200hp, I just installed the motor plate a few weeks ago so I now need to make a new set of turbo headers to clear the motor plate and mid plate heres some pics of what I got done today
Reply:Looking good....but is that thin wall mild steel going to hold up to the heat?- Paulhttp://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterI may be new here but...Why are they going forward?? ...zap!
Reply:nice to see a ford for a change ChuckASME Pressure Vessel welder
Reply:it must be a cold natured ford, i noticed the blanket on it......just kidding, looks good.G3
Reply:Originally Posted by MicroZoneFront mount turbo setup, crossover will come to either side and join in for a single turbo setup. Looks good so far. Are your heads studded or o-ringed? Even at 15 lbs. of boost with that turbo, it will start to lift the heads. Keep us updated and thanks for sharing.
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabLooking good....but is that thin wall mild steel going to hold up to the heat?- Paul
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterI may be new here but...Why are they going forward?? ...zap!
Reply:thats ok ZAP, we know like most of us you go straight for the pics. we don't care what the project is we just wanna see the welds."Retreat hell, were just fighting in the other direction"Miller Trailblazer 302, Extreme 12 VS, Dimension 400, Spectrum 375, HF 251D-1, Milermatic 251 w/ spoolgun  Hypertherm 1000Lincoln sp 1702000 F-450 to haul it
Reply:Originally Posted by ralphiejantzhaha awesome zap you should throw a turbo on your stang that thing would be flyin, Im sure you could come up with a great looking kit for it
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterNaaaaa...All I think we would see is FE parts flying everywhere... We like "naturally asperated" engines..And it still runs HI 8'SAll throttle no bottle.. Have fun!...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by ralphiejantzYeah ARP head studs and cometic headgaskets, same shortblock that I used on my last setup made over 1100 flywheel hp on the engine dyno
Reply:Originally Posted by ralphiejantzYeah its 16 gauge mild steel I usually use stainless when the actual headers are holding up the turbo without a support for the turbo but thats not the case in this designIm going to make a nice bracket and flange to hold the turbo up connecting to the motor plate so there will not be any weight hanging from the headers, A lot of the more common turbo setups are made of 16 gauge mild steel in order to keep the costs down, Ive used it on a ton of turbo kits that Ive built from scratch or fixed up someone elses hack job and never had a problem with it at all,
Reply:Originally Posted by RojodiabloRalph, in the pic it shows the front tube being much shorter. On my racebikes, we always had equal length tubes, and even my Chevy(RIP) had them. Is it not necessary because of the turbo? I know very little about turbo systems, and I was wondering.
Reply:Got a little more done today passenger side is just about done just have to weld up the star piece for the ends of the primarys and measure where I want to cut the collector
Reply:Getting there!! ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:i would have used a thicker stainless, but if you get those ceramic coated they might do the job.
Reply:Originally Posted by terr1bleonei would have used a thicker stainless, but if you get those ceramic coated they might do the job.
Reply:Got a little more time today and got the first two tubes of the drivers side doneI was going to run it over the top of the motor plate like I did on the passengers side but after laying out where I wanted to the turbo to sit and how I wanted to support it from the motor plate it was better to run it under the motor plate so I now have to relocate the oil filter because its right in the way,Just curious as to where you bought your header flanges and piping?  I have a 01 Cobra that is getting a similar setup (home-made) using 2 Garrett G3076R's.
Reply:There are a bunch of places you can get piping and flanges, just run a 'net search. Either that or I can get you some. eGay has alot of stuff too, you just have to watch who you buy from for quality. There are quite a few sellers listing cheap chinese stuff.John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:Originally Posted by sin-city-customsJust curious as to where you bought your header flanges and piping?  I have a 01 Cobra that is getting a similar setup (home-made) using 2 Garrett G3076R's.
Reply:can you post more pics of the car
Reply:Some pics of the turbo modified S400 80mm wheel 1.36 A/Rradiator support that I made rollcage 10 point chromoly
Reply:Looks good so far.. Whats with the rear seat?That should dissapear..Dont look like its gonna be used anyway... ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.
Reply:Originally Posted by zapsterLooks good so far.. Whats with the rear seat?That should dissapear..Dont look like its gonna be used anyway... ...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by ralphiejantzYeah its not gonna get used but I do some racing for money and believe it or not when guys see a full interior they think the car weighs a lot so it leaves me room to run some people heads up thats why I still have the factory front seats and all panels in there as well
Reply:Originally Posted by zapster Put two 5 pt harnesses back there and really screw with them..I have one thats outdated if ya want it.. ...zap!
Reply:Originally Posted by zapster Put two 5 pt harnesses back there and really screw with them..I have one thats outdated if ya want it.. ...zap!
Reply:Your project is coming along nicely. Is this a street driven car as well? 2.5 inch or 3 inch crossover? I'm doing a build with a 74mm version of the same turbo on a 331. Progressing VERY slowly at the moment  .If you ever decide to get rid of those front factory seats, let me know. I got rid of mine for some Corbeau's and wish I'd kept the stockers. I have a black interior as well.Keep the pics coming as well. Dyno results too!!
Reply:Originally Posted by 1990notchYour project is coming along nicely. Is this a street driven car as well? 2.5 inch or 3 inch crossover? I'm doing a build with a 74mm version of the same turbo on a 331. Progressing VERY slowly at the moment  .If you ever decide to get rid of those front factory seats, let me know. I got rid of mine for some Corbeau's and wish I'd kept the stockers. I have a black interior as well.Keep the pics coming as well. Dyno results too!!
Reply:Keep the pictures coming, Can't wait to see the next set of pictures and to see how the project is coming along.Very nice looking job, hope she flyes when completed.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.
Reply:Looks nice so far. Unless I missed it somewhere, What machine are you using?
Reply:thanks for the compliments, I am by no means a professional welder, just know enough to make some simple stuff, Ive yet to do aluminum, just stainless and mild steel for now, and some chromolyI have a Miller Syncrowave 300 for a tigand a Lincoln HD 3200 Mig that I got for $175 and it was still brand new in the box and came with a bottle so I couldnt pass up on it, Im gonna keep using that until I get enough funds to get a MillerMatic 210 thanks again for the compliments, I will keep posting pics its just hard to get stuff finished with my work schedule and refinishing my house and still spend time with the wife and kid but it will eventually get done, thanks again for the compliments