[chimp007_uk]

I think I'll have to ditch my current 2.25" system. I've got a 2.5" DP and decat.

 

[Driftmonkey]

I sold my mx5parts system as knew it would be a restriction.
Between us we should really do a DIY guide to all this.

 

[alexevans]

I sold my mx5parts system as knew it would be a restriction.
Between us we should really do a DIY guide to all this.

I will do something for this exhausts when I make it. Photos and links to parts, that kind of thing.

 

[chimp007_uk]

I'll make my own exhaust if I go to 2.5", my welding isn't that bad these days...

 

[Driftmonkey]

Never welded stainless but I'm going to be making my exhaust soon.
Oh and as an eye opener, fm 3" full system would cost about a grand!
http://flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4541&parentid=0&stocknumber=06-39200

 

[chimp007_uk]

I've welded stainless with mild wire, no different to mild. Would look nicer if it was tig'd but you'd never see it under the car...

This is mild flexi to stainless manifold

Stainless to stainless

 

[alexevans]

Nice Work, im making mine out of mild steel. Just phoned up to change my Order to 2.5 inch, but it had already been dispatched.

Bloody hell a grand, mines costing me £150 to make. Probably another £50 to do it in stainless.

 

[chimp007_uk]

My race car has a grp a mild exhaust on it, paint the exhaust with BBQ paint to protect it.

 

[alexevans]

Iv gone for aluminiumised steel, I was going to do as you did and weld stainless with normal wire and gas. But then thought if the welds are going to rust, I might as well just do it in a coated mild steel.

I do have a TIG welder here, which is my little brothers but it's bloody 3 phase.

 

[chimp007_uk]

You'll need to paint the welds as they'll still rust.

Have a look at the Ashley systems

 

[alexevans]

Yeah I know, couldn't justify doing that on a stainless system.

 

[Driftmonkey]

I bought some stainless wire and using same gas.

 

[alexevans]

I bought some stainless wire and using same gas.

Nice, stick some photos up when your doing it.

 

[ecoste]

I need to practice more with my welder my welds are getting strong but look a mess. Only used it twice need more scrap. Il love to make my own exhaust. Side exit is a no go i forgot the chasis rails stuck out so low id loose clearance. Out the back or out the side of rear bumper maybe

 

[alexevans]

Yeah im no pro either, just bought a MIG when I had a 1983 Mini as it was the logical thing to do. Good skill to have when you need to make a bracket up, or when you look at one of your sills.

Just sent all my wrong sized exhaust metal work back, better part of £30 at the post office :censor:

 

[ecoste]

Rip off bastards

 

[alexevans]

So im doing everything I can to avoid doing revision, if you want to know about Interstitial Condensation effects on Timber Frame Housing, then im your man right now.

If not... I just painted this, much better.

Also so bored, my door handle wasn't working... reason FUBAR barrel all broken up. So replaced that... now what to do.

 

[MicSX]

Good read.. looks like you're on the same route as me
Did you pre-order those wheels?

 

[alexevans]

Good read.. looks like you're on the same route as me
Did you pre-order those wheels?

Cheers bud.

Not yet I spoke to Craig and there is a few left for the January run, if not it will be May!

Im a bit stink with xmas and turbo parts, I need someone to buy my Speedlines but the thread isn't approved yet. Then I can have them, I need them <_<

 

[Balls Deep]

getting close to the booooooost! when do you think it will be finished?