One-Fab strikes again.
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One-Fab strikes again.
Short and sweet. One fab manifold, $950, 3 months worth of waiting, 1000 miles of use later.
Yes it was braced and it cracked @ 500 miles, lesson learned. Left unbraced it cracked again 500 miles later.
Have a nice day.
Yes it was braced and it cracked @ 500 miles, lesson learned. Left unbraced it cracked again 500 miles later.
Have a nice day.
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Re: One-Fab strikes again. (93supercoupe)
You paid $950 for that? Ouch.
That manifold was welded BY Matt. He used to fuse weld without adding any filler on one single pass... that obviously is one of those manifolds.
Later, before his demise, he had other guys welding his manifolds for him. 2-3 passes and much thicker, consistent welds. Here is a picture of my top-mount from him:
Sorry to see that, though. Good luck with your next manifold.
That manifold was welded BY Matt. He used to fuse weld without adding any filler on one single pass... that obviously is one of those manifolds.
Later, before his demise, he had other guys welding his manifolds for him. 2-3 passes and much thicker, consistent welds. Here is a picture of my top-mount from him:
Sorry to see that, though. Good luck with your next manifold.
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Re: (Speed PHreak)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Speed PHreak »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yea...the welds have about zero penetration. Lifetime warranty my ***.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Looks exactly like my Megan header...
Looks exactly like my Megan header...
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I'm surprised that even was welded with enough amperage to melt the damn filler wire. Yeah, truly 10% penetration if your lucky.
Sucks too cause that's a pretty nice design.
Sucks too cause that's a pretty nice design.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC000E »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm surprised that even was welded with enough amperage to melt the damn filler wire. Yeah, truly 10% penetration if your lucky.
Sucks too cause that's a pretty nice design.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There was no filler wire, it was fusion welded.
Sucks too cause that's a pretty nice design.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There was no filler wire, it was fusion welded.
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Re: (mrbsponge)
my one-fab top mount wastegate fell off after about 10 miles and 6 passes on the track, had that re welded then the runners started cracking off, sent it to one fab and that was that, its gone now 
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by N20civicB18 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my one-fab top mount wastegate fell off after about 10 miles and 6 passes on the track, had that re welded then the runners started cracking off, sent it to one fab and that was that, its gone now </TD></TR></TABLE>
Did your top-mount look exactly like mine above? Same welds? I can't see those cracking.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Did your top-mount look exactly like mine above? Same welds? I can't see those cracking.
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Re: (Speed PHreak)
What material is that head flange? 1000 miles and it looks like it went through 5 WI winters! 
When you get it re-welded, I'd suggest going over EACH and EVERY other weld to make sure.
When you get it re-welded, I'd suggest going over EACH and EVERY other weld to make sure.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HybridKOOP »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Did your top-mount look exactly like mine above? Same welds? I can't see those cracking.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They will crack.... just a matter of time. Sorry Lou.
Did your top-mount look exactly like mine above? Same welds? I can't see those cracking.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They will crack.... just a matter of time. Sorry Lou.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I Have an STD »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">one case where the knockoff is much better than the original. my ssauto is holding up perfectly. yes, i braced it
oh yeah, and mine was $160 shipped
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Thats the most ballin' **** ever.
oh yeah, and mine was $160 shipped
</TD></TR></TABLE>Thats the most ballin' **** ever.
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Great, I have a one-*** manifold that I havn't used yet, but I built all of my piping to be used with it. Now is there any way to prevent it from cracking without cutting the whole thing appart and beveling and welding it?
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Re: One-Fab strikes again. (cuin9sec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cuin9sec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sorry bro...go with full-race this time if you can. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Seriously...I was one day away from placing an order with Matt when I saw the first thread pop up...after that I was like "expletive that" and went Full-Race. Couldn't be happier.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Seriously...I was one day away from placing an order with Matt when I saw the first thread pop up...after that I was like "expletive that" and went Full-Race. Couldn't be happier.
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Re: One-Fab strikes again. (aaronISthrowed)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aaronISthrowed »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">One-***
Anyone know what hes doing now-a-days? Jail or what?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I heard he got 32 stitches in his ***, this is his third visit for the same injury!
LOL , I hope this is happening to him at least!
I heard also he is called Mr Bill, since his mouth is permanently stretched wide open. Again we can DREAM can't we of the impending pain and suffering that Matt deserves!
Anyone know what hes doing now-a-days? Jail or what?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I heard he got 32 stitches in his ***, this is his third visit for the same injury!
LOL , I hope this is happening to him at least!
I heard also he is called Mr Bill, since his mouth is permanently stretched wide open. Again we can DREAM can't we of the impending pain and suffering that Matt deserves!