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Hey guys, it's been a very long time since I've been on here but it's because I've been extremely swamped at work. Here's a prime example of the kind of constant work that keeps me hidden away from society. This is in relation to a Eclipse (DSM) and utilizing a Holset HX40W turbo. Enjoy.

Hopefully soon I'll have a picture of my manifold for the 86 :D:D:D:D:D. Oh and by the way, little progress gets made on the Rolla but slowly but surely it's coming together. Yay!!

Generalized overview of whats needed to make a manifold.


Both halves of a T3 collector that have been tack welded together.


Tacked collector


Completed collector and flange.


Manifold assembled and needs final welding and bracing


Upclose shot of the welds at the head flange.


For those of you that don't know, DSMs have an issue with fitting large frame turbos and them hitting the water pipe seen to the left. This lack of clearance results in owners banging in the water pipe, usually resulting in a stress riser and eventual leakage and failure. How you like this clearance? :D Based on the way this manifold is designed, there's still room for adjustment so I can still change the angle and distance of the turbo to the water pipe.


Manifold before the final welding and bracing. About 3/4 done at this point. Also, this exhaust housing won't be used so don't start pointing fingers. :laugh5:

Nice set of "dimes" there Frank. Is that your own handy work? Good to hear from you again.

Yeah really Jonas. It's been a long time for me being on any forum. You kno hoW it is, all work no play but that's what's needed to survive in this economy. Oh and yes that's my handy work. I've had a bunch of fab work lately. I want to build a set of ITBs for the 86 for boost.

welds look good. is that your tig or borrowed. can you reccomend a descent tig for a begginner. i took welding in high school but never got a chance to tig.have a weldpack 180 pos and it sucks. ill be picking up a used miller 40 soon for a mig. but i want to learn to tig. i used to love welding with a torch and have a feeling it will be similiar.

That's my TIG unit. Actually yes I have a very good recommendation. Pick up a Miller Diversion 165. Runs off 220V, does steel, SS, aluminum and some chromoly with ease. Actually this mani was entirely done with the Diversion. I just so happen to have one lying around. It's a goo all around machine and perfect for beginners. I still use it for most of my work and if there's something more sophisticated I'll fire up the Synchrowave. Hope this helps oh and if I do decide to part way with the Diversion, i'm thinking $1,200.

pretty awesome looking work man
it's a shame it's on a DSM though..... because we all kow it's gonna blow up ha ha

but seriously, awesome work dude

Haha. Yeah they have a tendency of popping. Crazy kids putting massive turbos on cars with zero maintenance.

Force_Fed wrote:Haha. Yeah they have a tendency of popping. Crazy kids putting massive turbos on cars with zero maintenance.

the story of my life. keep me posted on that miller it may take me a while to put together the cash unless you hit me around tax time.

No problem. It'll be here. I use it enough to justify it's spot in the corner so it's not going anywhere.

those are some niiiiice looking welds! looks like a good little project you've got goin on there!

Nice, 6 bolt im guessing, I would love to have a dsm!