Finally got the motor in place. So now I need to figure out the headers. So decided to build one side in mild steel to check the layout before I order stainless steel and merge collectors. So I went to town to the local muffler shop and had them bend me eight 90 degree and one 45 degree bend since they can not bend u-bends tight enough. So I cut two of the 90's and welded them to simulate a 2.5" CLR u-bend. Then cut the rest of the 90 at the center point of a 2.5" CLR to simulate u-bends being used for 90 degree bends.

Here are some pics of the progress. You can follow the full progress of the truck at: CarDomain

 

Nice! I really envy you guys will real mod skills. Maybe someday I can build my dream.

 

looks good, what was wrong with the other headers you had on you cardomain page?

 

Well they would not fit even if I wanted to use them as they would hit the upper A-Arms as the truck has been slammed. They are for a T3 application with T3 to T4 converters, and they have welded collectors. Since this is for show, that just won't cut it, so building a set from scratch and using slip on merge collectors to make sure the headers don't crack from expansion.

 

Hey I see you are Geaorgetown thats just a hop skip and a jump away from me. Would be cool to see it in person some time. I see the Nelson Performance valve covers I wasnt aware he made valve covers or sold them with his name engraved on them

 

It's not the Nelson you might be thinking, it is Nelson Racing Engines that built the motor, and it cost a pretty penny to say the least.

 

Yeah different Nelson

 

Whoda thunk it?

 

we need a TIG welding class on this site......

 

Georgetown here too. I didn't think there was anyone in Georgetown interested in this stuff!!!