Finally got around to building the b series vband manifold. This manifold def presented a whole host of new problems even tho it looks very similar to the t3 flanged manifold. Manifold is 100% purged as always...I know I said this on the last post but this is my best work yet. Gt3582r going on this mani....pics

 

No TIG gloves? I always start to smell the hair burning on my hands when I don't wear gloves, and I don't want skin cancer

Anyway that collector looks amazing, its soooo smooth on the inside! You must have a lot of grinding time into that. What did you use, a carbide bit?

And no problems with the Vband flange warping without clamping it to the heatsink when welding?

 

I use a carbide first then move to stones then to sanding gear.....
The collector was sitting on an aluminum heatsink during welding. Thx

 

Looks good, but you need add some filler to the welds on the runners.

 

looks great man! did you use filler on it? looks very well built

 

It looks fine. Don't worry about the filler comments... more could have been used, but what you have is fine and will hold for an eternity.

 

looks like a root pass?>

 

thats what i was thinking? please let us know what you did looks awesome! your manifolds are great every time!

 

It makes me sad to see this kind of manifold. It makes me want to have this one built, but I know that would be absolutely insane for me to come up there again just for a v-band connector haha. Looks great as usual! Ryan definitely takes care of his customers!
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Not to hijack your ****, but could you do me a favor? If you see '06+ R6 bikes up your way whenever you're out, ask them if they want an HID retrofit. I'm trying to get some 7075 aluminum CNCd for the lights and an actual plastic mold made for the dust caps. Cincy is only so big haha.

 

lol Dunc you make me laugh...

I only make 1 pass theres no need 2 make 2 passes IMO. There are only a few spots on the entire manifold that are A LITTLE low and thats fine w me. The puddles are perfectly clean and backpurged almost 100% penetration. I try not to come up all the way to the very top and "crest" the weld because you will lose puddle control.

I've gotten a lot of pm's of people asking me about penetration and "weld appearance" technique. I will suggest to everyone that you need to WELD SLOW. I usually see guys weld way too fast and they wonder why the welds looks blue and gray. This 304 ss that everyone uses is very tough to penetrate threw but once you penetrate you have to stay on top of the heat ESP when you stop and restart. I try and use less heat but move slower. You will maintain better control over the puddle and penetrate better. Now you will still build up heat so you might need to stop in shorter distances but the overral finished product is much much nicer. Thx guys.

Waiting on Slowmotion Motorsports for the Manley/Wiseco built block. Throwing a ported b16 head with Mazworx cams. Should be a fun car.

 

Thanks for the reply. keep up the good work!

 

Good work Ryan, saw it over on the 'tex. Looks like you've mastered the V-Band collector heh heh.

 

Hell Yeah Mike R32 next damn I cant wait!

 

Finally got the turbo.....man these are nice

 

cant wait till i get you started on something for the Z

 

looking good ryan!

 

Little off Topic but I had a question for you Ryan. What welder are you currently using? I am going to be purchasing a machine and I wanted others opinions. My 2 choices are the SW200 and Dynasty 200DX. If I'm not mistaken, your either using a Thermal ARC or Lincoln 185.

 

I use a MillerLX350 and a lincoln 185 although they dont make the lincoln anymore only the 225. I would listen to the guys who have used both and go with the dynasty. Guess you gotta use price, features, and other stuff they include in your decision.

 

So when is that bad boy getting strapped down and tuned. Chop chop!

 

I aint made of money Dunc! Waiting on slowmotion for the engine then were dropping off the trans and pickin up motor mounts. No more crappy inserts.....

 

If you keep the turbo clocked with the inlet facing forward, how much clearance is inbetween the turbo and block....enough room for a downpipe? would the dipstick be in the way?.....man if everything clears like that, it would make for a nasty A/W cooler setup

 

Ryan, good work son!

 

wow love your collector

 

The turbo will not be facing forward like that. That was only 4 pics sake. I have a precision 750 IC in front. Thx wade!

 

As if that turbo couldn't look any better, mounted on the manifold and now I know why you were freaking out haha. Vbands or bust!